AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEducation: UNC-Chapel Hill’s new AI minor is open to students in every major, with courses on practical use, reliability and ethics. Appalachian State also won a $10 million federal grant to support teacher-led middle-school literacy training across North Carolina. Arts & Heritage: Boone hosts public radio’s Mountain Stage on Friday, while the Valle Country Fair brings bluegrass, clogging and mountain traditions to Valle Crucis on Saturday. Charlotte is mourning Hattie “Chatty Hatty” Leeper, the state’s first Black female radio announcer, who helped shape its music scene and later taught journalism. Community & Travel: Buncombe County approved $11.2 million for 10 tourism projects, including an Asheville Arboretum events plaza and historic-site improvements, supporting residents and visitors as the region continues recovery. Public Health: State officials report two central North Carolina deaths from West Nile virus and warn older adults and people with underlying conditions face greater risk. Civic Life: In-person early voting begins Thursday; a WSOC-WRAL poll found the economy and health care are top concerns for North Carolina voters.
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