AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSchools & Libraries: Pitt County Schools received nearly $200,000 in grants to refresh media centers at three schools, adding flexible spaces for reading, lessons and group work. Wildlife & Conservation: Asheville’s WNC Nature Center has earned its sixth consecutive AZA accreditation, recognizing its animal care, education and conservation work. Local Music: Franklin County-raised songwriter Scott Pearce is among the performers at Saturday’s Fountain Fest in downtown Fountain. Food & Culture: Eastern North Carolina barbecue favorite Sam Jones BBQ plans to open a new Pit Stop at Raleigh’s Morgan Street Food Hall by year’s end. Triangle chef Oscar Diaz is also sharing how his Mexican-American upbringing shaped his cooking. Arts & Heritage: The Valle Country Fair returns Oct. 17 with handmade crafts, food and music; proceeds support High Country nonprofits and families in need. Community Giving: Michael Jordan has pledged $10 million to UNC-Chapel Hill’s School of Social Work in honor of his mother, supporting student scholarships and family-focused programs. Historic Preservation: Winston-Salem State University will use a $749,700 federal grant to repair the historic S.G. Atkins House, tied to the university’s founding and Black homeownership history.
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