AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCharlotte leadership: City Council appointed attorney Robert Harrington as interim mayor, replacing Vi Lyles and serving through Dec. 2027, after a competitive vote that also considered Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell. Local development rules: Durham County approved changes to its unified development ordinance that supporters say could make future development moratoriums easier, with data centers and AI growth driving the public debate. Public safety & compliance: The N.C. Department of Labor fined Harlan Blast/Hildebrand Amusements $37,500 after a rider was injured when a lap restraint came loose on the Carolina Beach boardwalk’s “Surf’s Up” Kamikaze ride. Agriculture risk: N.C. State researchers say a native beetle’s larvae may be shifting to blueberry bushes, with drought stress suspected as a factor for the emerging threat to southeastern growers. Community & events: Burgaw’s Blueberry Festival drew 40,000+ visitors, but limited cell service caused payment delays for some vendors. Health policy: A new report says North Carolina ranks among the most economically segregated school systems in the U.S., with segregation increasing over recent decades. Healthcare affordability: A national survey finds Alzheimer’s is emerging as a major election issue for older voters, pushing candidates to talk about early diagnosis and access.
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