AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoFood Safety: Taylor Farms expanded its voluntary recall of shredded iceberg lettuce shipped from central Mexico to 27 states, including North Carolina, after a Cyclospora outbreak tied to the product sickened thousands nationwide; the company says consumers should discard the lettuce immediately and that it has stopped receiving product from the implicated lot. Retail & Dining Scrutiny: Reports say major retailers and restaurants pulled affected items as federal and state health officials traced the source, with Outer Banks restaurant testing finding many menus didn’t match what diners were actually served. Local Government Finance: Calabash’s Local Government Commission approved a $2 million installment financing contract for a new 12,000-square-foot town hall, bringing the project to $3.1 million and ending a 15-year debt-free stretch. Defense & Jobs: North Carolina launched NC ALIGN, a statewide advisory council meant to connect defense research, advanced manufacturing, and technology innovation to federal investment and high-paying jobs. Agriculture Conservation: The state and USDA-NRCS closed their 100th jointly funded farmland conservation easement, continuing efforts to protect working farms and rural land. Energy Policy: A federal offshore wind lease deal off North Carolina’s coast highlights uncertainty for developers as states look for ways to keep projects moving. Motorsports Tourism: Rockingham announced NitroFest, a free kickoff event for the inaugural NHRA Nationals at The Rock in September.
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