AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHousing & Construction: JH Landscapes is expanding ADU and guest-house builds in the Greater Charlotte area, pointing to a national shift toward multi-generational living as a driver of backyard “compound” demand. Local Politics: A North Carolina auditor’s liaison resigned after controversy over pressure on county election boards tied to early voting plans, underscoring how election rules are getting more contentious post-party shifts. Workforce & Education: Robeson County set grand opening dates for its new Career and Technical Education Center and Planetarium/Science Center, while Forsyth Tech launched a paid “Careers Electric” summer academy to feed the state’s electrician pipeline. Childcare Access: A new report flags growing childcare deserts in rural southeastern NC, with gaps concentrated outside towns in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Scotland. Public Safety & Infrastructure: AT&T says copper theft is rising in NC, disrupting communications and threatening critical infrastructure. Business & Jobs: Frito-Lay will close its Raleigh warehouse and lay off nearly 70 workers. Energy Prices: GasBuddy data shows premium prices easing in parts of the state, with Edgecombe County hitting the week’s low at $4.12. Criminal Justice Tech: Los Angeles ended its Flock Safety license-plate reader deal over privacy and data-ownership concerns, adding pressure to similar surveillance programs.
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