AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDefense & Local Impact: The U.S. military carried out its 11th straight night of strikes on Iran as diplomacy faltered, while the Pentagon confirmed another service member believed killed in the Jordan base attack—Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad—and identified North Carolina Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, killed while disarming an Iranian drone in Iraq, as set to receive major honors. Courts & Insurance: A federal appeals court refused to overturn a decision in the Golden Corral COVID business-interruption dispute, saying finality rules limit when courts can reopen cases. Public Safety Tech: Macon County commissioners voted to block use of county funds for Flock license-plate cameras, adding to the growing privacy backlash. Housing & Finance: Wilmington City Council approved up to $20 million in bonds for upgrades at Solomon Towers, and also reviewed deferred nonprofit funding requests. Food Recalls: Fresh & Ready Foods recalled spicy breakfast burritos over undeclared soy, and Amy’s Kitchen recalled organic lentil soup cans due to potential spoilage risk. Cybercrime: U.S. prosecutors unsealed indictments against three Russian nationals tied to international cybercrimes causing $62M+ in losses. Press Awards: Mountain Times Publications won 21 North Carolina Press Association awards.
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