AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFood Safety: A multistate E. coli and Salmonella outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts has sickened at least 55 people across 15 states, including North Carolina, prompting a recall of affected lots sold under Calco and Everything Sprouts brands. Consumer Watch: North Carolina consumers are set to receive about $20 million from a $700 million Google Play settlement after allegations the company restricted competition and pushed users toward Google Play Billing. Energy Prices: GasBuddy reports show diesel and midgrade prices easing in parts of the state in the week ending Aug. 15, with the lowest diesel in Caswell County at $5.29 and midgrade deals in Alexander County at $3.73. Local Business & Growth: Prysmian’s fiber-optic expansion and other manufacturing moves keep adding jobs and capacity in North Carolina, while a Winston-Salem chemical blending facility from ReAgent is set to create 30 roles. Public Safety & Infrastructure: Dare County says it’s improving backup communications for Hatteras Island after a fiber outage, adding satellite backup through FirstNet. Sports Business: Greensboro’s PGA Tour event is set to move up into the tour’s Championship Series in 2028, with a new title sponsor and bigger purses.
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