AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHousing & Recovery: North Carolina opened a first-round Notice of Funding Opportunity for its Renew NC Multi-Family Construction and Repair program, with $70 million in federal money aimed at rebuilding safe, affordable rental housing damaged by Hurricane Helene. Local Parks: Gaston County bought 562 acres along Lake Wylie in Belmont to create a future destination park with trails, public lake access, and a Carolina Thread Trail connection, protected by conservation easements. Business & Jobs: Nester Hosiery, based in North Carolina, won U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps cold-weather sock contracts after programs were novated from Fox River. Energy Costs: Duke Energy rolled out “AI Bill Insights” in its app to explain what’s driving summer bills for Carolinas customers. Water Watch: With drought conditions lingering, Raleigh, Durham and other localities are weighing voluntary or mandatory water restrictions. Community Grants: Brunswick County Community Foundation awarded $9,210 in grants to eight local nonprofits, including housing, eviction prevention and food support. Politics & Courts: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states can keep counting some mail-in ballots received after Election Day, a move Trump says he’ll fight through Congress. Public Safety: OneBlood declared an emergency shortage of O Negative and O Positive blood and urged donations.
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