AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoHealthcare & Growth: Rock Hill cleared the way for Novant Health’s medical campus at Palmetto Research Park, approving the sale of about 25 acres for an estimated $300M+ investment and 255 full-time jobs. Environmental Enforcement: North Carolina’s AG and DEQ sued Brenntag Mid-South to stop alleged illegal contamination into state waters tied to Third Fork Creek and require a cleanup plan within 30 days. Crypto Regulation: A North Carolina House bill to regulate crypto ATMs is moving forward, adding consumer protections like scam alerts, receipts, and a 30-day refund window. Public Safety/Justice: A federal judge delayed the Charlotte light-rail stabbing case against Decarlos Brown Jr., ordering mental competency treatment before trial can proceed. Energy/Policy: UN-backed research warns oceans are under “severe and intensifying” stress, with sea-level rise accelerating. Retail & Jobs: Lowes Foods plans a new Kannapolis store opening June 18, bringing about 100–120 jobs. Business & Consumer Tech: Walmart is expanding Wing drone delivery to seven more markets, aiming for operations by 2027. Sports Tourism: Carowinds says it’s building a record-setting 2027 log flume ride, Rip Roarin’ Falls, with a 100+ foot drop. Elections/Politics: Rep. Sarah Stevens resigned from the N.C. House to focus on her Supreme Court campaign.
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