AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBanking: Charlotte-based Truist reported third-quarter 2026 results, though the announcement did not include financial details. Rail Investment: North Carolina received $550 million in federal funding for the Raleigh-to-Richmond passenger rail project, supporting the first leg from Raleigh toward Wake Forest. Jobs and Growth: Gov. Josh Stein announced $504 million in rural investment tied to 78 new jobs, while Catawba County’s Utili-Serve plans to add 105 jobs through an expansion. Corporate Expansion: Labcorp agreed to acquire BioReference’s laboratory assets in a deal valued at up to $872 million. AI and Energy: Raleigh’s pause on approvals for large data centers reflects rising local concerns about power, water and who pays for the infrastructure as AI-related development accelerates. Workforce: Caterpillar is investing $10 million in North Carolina workforce training.
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