AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoChildhood Cancer Fundraiser: Kannapolis pizza shop Corner Crust is partnering with Pizza Bib’s “Taking a Slice Out of Cancer” campaign, donating $0.43 per slice (plus round-ups) to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation through September. Local Business Growth: Crossroads Automotive Group expands its footprint with the acquisition of Bartow Ford, adding a 15th Ford dealership to its portfolio. North Carolina Policy Watch: Lawmakers are looking ahead to how to regulate intoxicating hemp products, with the state navigating a patchwork of federal rules and possible future cannabis changes. Energy & Cost Pressure: GasBuddy reports show spotty but notable price swings across NC counties for E15, midgrade, and premium fuel in the week ending Aug. 29, underscoring how global oil and refinery conditions keep hitting drivers. Sports & Community: Blue Ridge Rising’s two-state summit drew nearly 200 attendees to coordinate tourism and economic development across NC and Virginia mountain counties.
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