AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoStanley Cup Celebration: Thousands of Carolina Hurricanes fans flooded downtown Raleigh for the Stanley Cup parade, with police estimating about 150,000 attendees and Gov. Josh Stein calling it a “joyous day for North Carolina.” Local Government & Infrastructure: Stein also dedicated a stretch of Edwards Mill Road as “Hurricanes Highway” in honor of the win. Workforce & Education: The NC Business Committee for Education and the Siemens Foundation launched 12 Summer Electrical Academies to train 220 students at community colleges, building toward a larger electrical careers push. Summer Travel Trends: With higher airline prices, more travelers are planning “playcations” around activities, and North Carolina surf spots like Holden Beach and Nags Head are trending. Sports (College Baseball): UNC and Oklahoma meet again in Game 2 of the College World Series finals, with the Tar Heels looking to bounce back after a Game 1 loss. Local Business: Raising Cane’s is set to open a new Jacksonville, NC location July 13, bringing 160 jobs.
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