AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBanking Deal: HomeTrust Bancshares says it will buy Richmond’s Blue Ridge Bankshares in a $448.1M all-stock deal, aiming to nearly double its branch network and expand its Southeast push; closing is expected early Q1 2027. Rail Investment: North Carolina is set to receive nearly $300M in federal money for rail crossing fixes, grade separations, and track upgrades along the Raleigh-to-Charlotte corridor, with NCDOT covering a 28.53% match. Local Health Infrastructure: Blowing Rock approved a land swap with Boone Brewing to fund a future Watauga County EMS ambulance base, a long-sought move to bring services closer to town. Education Leadership: Elkin’s school board will start reviewing superintendent applications Aug. 26 after hiring a consultant to run staff and community surveys. Politics & Ethics: Text messages tied to House Ethics findings allege Rep. Chuck Edwards used campaign funds for a Vegas trip with a female staffer, while NC’s Senate race shows Roy Cooper leading Michael Whatley by 12.5 points. Consumer & Food Safety: Walmart shoppers are warned about a recalled Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit due to possible listeria contamination. Energy Prices: GasBuddy reports show spotty low prices across counties, with premium deals like $4.29 in Franklin County and midgrade lows near $3.98 in Alamance.
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