AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHurricane Helene recovery in WNC: Two years after Helene, NCDOT says it has finished repairs on Helene damage to roads and bridges in Wilkes County and is 97% done across other Division 11 counties, highlighting how the storm exposed weaknesses in communications, infrastructure, and forecasting. Trade & tariffs: Canada retaliated after Trump’s new tariffs, targeting politically sensitive products like Harley-Davidson motorcycles and dairy—raising fresh pressure for North Carolina’s furniture industry. Local tech policy fight: Apex Town Council weighs what to do about Flock’s license-plate camera network amid privacy concerns, with Axon emerging as a possible alternative. Election pressure on voters: A fact check challenges an RNC claim that 54% of NC commercial driver’s licenses were issued illegally to noncitizens, while officials also warn about misleading voter registration information ahead of deadlines. State services & jobs: Gov. Josh Stein opened the largest DMV office in east Charlotte, aiming to cut wait times with added positions and expanded online services. Business & growth: Lenoir Community College and Elizabeth City State University signed an aviation co-admission agreement to create a clearer path from associate training to a bachelor’s degree. Consumer costs: GasBuddy reports show diesel and midgrade prices varying by county in the week ending Sept. 19, with statewide diesel averaging $6.14.
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