AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCyclospora Outbreak: The CDC says the iceberg-lettuce-linked cyclospora outbreak now involves 15 states, including North Carolina, with 6,358 illnesses and 278 hospitalizations; investigators are still focused on lettuce tied to Taylor Farms. Local Health & Safety: Questions are still swirling in Bertie County over water safety and herbicide use around water sites, with residents alleging public-records delays and possible improper glyphosate application. Data Centers: Greensboro City Council reversed course and voted to start the legal process for a potential 120-day moratorium on large data centers, setting a public hearing for Aug. 17. Public Safety/Scams: North Carolina AG Jeff Jackson warned about bitcoin kiosk scams, saying a new bill limits crypto-machine transactions to $2,000 for first-time users. Law Enforcement Leadership: The NC Sheriffs’ Association reelected Sheriff Lemons as secretary and named new executive committee officers at its annual conference. Business/Jobs: ABB and Syre signed an MoU to explore scaling textile-to-textile polyester recycling using automation and electrification. Sports/Schools: NCHSAA selected Brad Alford as the next commissioner, starting a transition Aug. 24 and taking over Oct. 1.
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