AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBeekeeping: North Carolina crowned its first Honey Queen in more than 50 years. Jacksonville student Sienna Izquierdo will promote pollinator education statewide and received a $5,000 scholarship. Native Heritage: Davidson County writer Chris Maynard, a member of the Coharie tribe, has published two books tracing Coharie history and Siouan connections among tribes in the Carolinas and Virginia. HBCU Culture: North Carolina A&T’s 100th GHOE homecoming puts student fashion and legacy in the spotlight, with gospel royalty and the student choir sharing the stage. Arts & Identity: A North Carolina dance group is keeping Mexican traditions alive, while Flor de Hidalgo is bringing Mexican dance to the Cape Fear Latino Festival. Community Debate: Durham’s removal of a homeless encampment has eased complaints from some nearby shoppers, but the sweep has also tested the city’s commitment to people facing homelessness and addiction. Civic Life: Early voting is underway across North Carolina, with civil rights leader William Barber urging voters at NCCU to take part.
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