AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMarine Fisheries: The NC Department of Environmental Quality says the 2026 recreational flounder season runs Sept. 1–14 in Coastal and Joint Fishing Waters, with anglers limited to one flounder per person per day (15-inch minimum) and required online reporting; only hook-and-line and gig fishing are allowed. Heat & Storms: Central North Carolina remains under dangerous heat advisories, with feels-like temps near 100–106 and a renewed severe storm threat Sunday into early next week, including damaging winds and isolated tornado risk. Pollinators: Volusia residents are being invited to join the Great Pollinator Census Aug. 21–22, counting bees, butterflies, moths, flies and hummingbirds for 15 minutes a day to track long-term trends—researchers say habitat loss and climate change are driving declines. Aviation Weather: An American Airlines flight from London to Charlotte was struck by lightning mid-flight and diverted back to Heathrow for emergency inspection. Community Preparedness: Leland hosted a Hurricane Expo to help residents get kits, know local resources, and prepare ahead of storm season. Health & Work: Advocates warn migrant farmworkers face serious heat stress risks during long H-2A workdays, pointing to past deaths and injuries.
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