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AGP Executive Report

Last update: 11 hours ago

Land and Wildlife: A 121-acre tract bordering Chimney Rock State Park is now protected, safeguarding headwater streams and habitat. Meanwhile, high temperatures killed about 70% of fish at Armstrong Hatchery, delaying trout stocking until Nov. 2 and reducing numbers. Coastal Resilience: Repeated storms have eroded N.C. 12 and buried sections in sand. A state study is weighing options such as moving the road inland or building a bridge, each with major tradeoffs. Data Centers: Chatham County residents and Haw River Assembly are urging a two-year statewide pause, citing water use and river pollution concerns. A judge has allowed a proposed 750-megawatt project to move ahead despite the county’s moratorium. Farming: Drought and summer heat battered North Carolina’s corn crop; sweet potatoes and apples had a strong season.

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Oct. 26, 2026

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3 hours ago

North Carolina ranked worst state for workers in the country

Triangle Tribune - North Carolina |

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Triangle Tribune - North Carolina

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Owned By	Gerald Johnson through The Charlotte Post Publishing Company Inc
Year Founded	1878
Website	www.triangletribune.com
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Durham
Owner Country	United States

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4 hours ago

Vance urges GOP base to head to the polls during North Carolina visit

NC Newsline - North Carolina |

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NC Newsline - North Carolina

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Owned By	States Newsroom Network (Non-profit. Chris Fitzsimon, Director & Publisher)
Year Founded	2004
Website	ncnewsline.com
Domain Registration Year	2023
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Owner Country	United States

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3 hours ago

LeChase Construction Expands North Carolina Footprint with New Charlotte Office, Names Kathryn Taylor Payne Market Leader

The Mecklenburg Times - North Carolina |

Owner: Russ Roenick & Ken Firtel info about owner

The Mecklenburg Times - North Carolina

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Owned By	Russ Roenick & Ken Firtel through Transom Capital Group & BridgeTower Media Division
Year Founded	1923
Website	mecktimes.com
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Owner Country	United States

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5 hours ago

North Carolina Senate race: J.D. Vance visits Kinston to rally GOP

WXII 12 - North Carolina |

Owner: Hearst Family info about owner

WXII 12 - North Carolina

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Owned By	Hearst Family through Hearst Communications
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.wxii12.com
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Winston-Salem
Owner Country	United States

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Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee |

Owner: Fuller Family info about owner

Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee

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Owned By	Fuller Family through Montague Jetson LLC
Year Founded	1869
Website	www.timesfreepress.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Tennessee, Chattanooga
Owner Country	United States

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6 hours ago

Charlotte takes North Carolina to overtime in 89-82 loss

The Charlotte Post - North Carolina |

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The Charlotte Post - North Carolina

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Owned By	Johnson Family through The Charlotte Post Publishing Company Inc
Year Founded	1878
Website	www.thecharlottepost.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Owner Country	United States

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6 hours ago

In North Carolina, a ‘Mountain Democrat’ Vies for Residents Still Hurting From Helene

Inside Climate News |

Owner: David Sassoon info about owner

Inside Climate News

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Owned By	David Sassoon through Inside Climate News
Year Founded	2007
Website	https://insideclimatenews.org/
Domain Registration Year	2011
Access Type	free
Publication Location	United States, New York, Brooklyn
Owner Country	United States

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12 hours ago

North Carolina’s Lifelines

The Sylva Herald and Ruralite - North Carolina |

Owner: Gray Family info about owner

The Sylva Herald and Ruralite - North Carolina

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Owned By	Gray Family through Sylva Herald Publishing Co.
Year Founded	1889
Website	www.thesylvaherald.com
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Sylva
Owner Country	United States

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