AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSchool Funding Watch: A new North Carolina Lottery audit says sales jumped to $6.6B in FY2025, but the share going to public schools fell to 16%, leaving education funding nearly flat as digital instant games grow. Elections & Civic Trust: Wake County officials hosted a transparency tour ahead of midterms, walking voters through ballot processing and counting as rule changes roll out. Higher Ed Momentum: NCCU hit a record 10,124 students for 2026-27, three years ahead of its 2029 target, while new data highlights bachelor’s completion rates for Hispanic/Latino students in Watauga and Guilford counties. Community & Culture: Downtown Hendersonville’s Rhythm & Brews returns Sept. 17 with country songwriter Brennen Leigh, and a new Southeastern North Carolina landmarks exhibit opens with an Sept. 11 reception. Local Growth Fight: Winnabow residents are asking a court to review a controversial 1,000-home development approval, arguing traffic analysis and procedures weren’t properly handled. Arts & Tech: WSSU’s first AI Summit is set for Sept. 10, bringing educators and industry together on responsible AI in classrooms.
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