AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoEducation & Leadership: Summit Cove Elementary in NC will start the 2026-27 school year with interim principal Shelly Martinez after a late leadership shuffle. Local History & Learning: Ashe County elementary students will receive a Daniel Boone young reader’s biography tied to the NC Daniel Boone Heritage Trail. Faith & Community Support: Parishes in the Diocese of Charlotte plan a special Aug. 29-30 collection to support The Catholic University of America and Belmont Abbey College. Public History & Memory: Librarians are tracking disappearing or altered national park signs tied to women’s and LGBTQ+ history, raising questions about whose stories get kept. Culture & Speech: Former Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse says her First Amendment rights protect her past use of a racial slur as she prepares to sue the pageant organization. Workforce & Opportunity: Surry-Yadkin Works expands its Construction Academy, pairing classroom learning with hands-on training for students and recent graduates. Health & Daily Life: Bedbug infestations are rising, and an NC State researcher warns they’re easy to bring home if you’re not vigilant. Housing & Risk: An Outer Banks cottage on Hatteras—raised after Hurricane Matthew—hits the market for under $350K.
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