AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAviation & Rural Health: Gov. Josh Stein and NCDOT showcased North Carolina’s first electric air taxi flights under the FAA’s eLIFT-NC/eVTOL pilot, aiming to connect airports and hospitals to speed care access in rural areas and improve disaster response. Western NC Economy: Stein and GROW NC unveiled a long-term Western North Carolina Economic Recovery Plan built with input from 28 counties and regional partners as the region approaches two years since Hurricane Helene. Housing Market Shift: Realtor.com research suggests late-Sept. into early-Oct. is a more buyer-friendly week in 2026, with more inventory and longer listing times in eastern NC—plus more seller concessions. Consumer Watchdog: Consumer Reports launched a North Carolina media campaign urging the Utilities Commission to reject Duke Energy’s continued push for higher rates. PFAS Accountability: Environmental groups say Chemours missed PFAS limits in a Bladen County consent order, alleging higher groundwater and air emissions than allowed. Local Business & Jobs: Greene County finalized a contract to redevelop the former T&S Hardwoods site into an industrial park, using phased development and “clawbacks” tied to performance. Data Center Pressure: A judge ruled Chatham County’s data center can proceed despite a moratorium, while Greene County also denied any request to develop a data center at a specific industrial site.
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