AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTourism Surge: North Carolina just set a new record—2025 visitor spending hit $37.2B, topping the prior year and supporting 231K tourism jobs and $2.7B+ in local/state tax revenue. Digital Scams: A new report says Facebook is still letting scam accounts target seniors with ads that rack up 215M impressions in a year, often pushing fake celebrity “Medicare” offers. Public Safety Tech: Burlington police are using AI-linked license plate reader systems to spot threats faster—turning hours of video review into quick candidate lists. Food Security Pressure: Central NC food banks say a “perfect storm” of higher prices and demand is squeezing supplies and driving more families to pantries. Local Business & Community: Charlotte/Mecklenburg named winners of the 2026 Crowns of Enterprise Awards, spotlighting small businesses across innovation, inclusion, and community impact. Health & Compliance: FDA inspection updates show some NC food/cosmetics firms in the clear, while others flagged voluntary action.
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