AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHistoric Milestone: Montford Point Marine and last surviving Negro Leaguer Rev. William “Bill” Greason just turned 102, a life story rooted in dignity through Jim Crow and service from the Marines to the pulpit. Power & Infrastructure: Duke Energy is set to receive $50 million in federal funding for power grid upgrades, including work in western North Carolina. Local Roads & Safety: Greensboro plans lane closures for resurfacing and railroad repairs, with daily closures through Dec. 18 and additional road impacts from rail work. Public Health & Community Life: A traffic safety summit in Wilmington highlighted speeding, phone use, and alcohol as top road killers, while leaders point to rising e-bike injuries and new rules coming Dec. 1. Culture & Arts: John Coltrane’s 100th birthday is being marked with major programming tied to his North Carolina roots and Philadelphia legacy. Nonprofits by Revenue (Statewide Lens): New IRS-based rankings spotlight top 2024 revenue leaders across towns, from Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson to Hospice of Wake County in Cary. Business & Equity: A statewide coalition is urging Gov. Josh Stein to restore Historically Underutilized Businesses support after the HUB office closure left minority and women-owned firms struggling. Civic Tech Debate: Brunswick County paused new automated license plate reader purchases and will form a committee to review the technology.
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