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AGP Executive Report

Last update: 5 hours ago

Storm Watch: Isaias is expected to send heavy rain into North Carolina this weekend, with flooding possible as the storm moves inland. Coastal Habitat: The state is seeking public input on proposed oyster reef restoration sites, with habitat work planned for 2027. Helene Cleanup: PVC pipes swept into the French Broad River during the storm remain a major cleanup problem; MountainTrue says crews have removed hundreds of thousands. Energy Demand: Duke Energy and data center companies agreed to new rules requiring large power users to pay more for electricity, as concerns grow over the facilities’ strain on resources. Harbor Environment: North Carolina Ports has paused Wilmington Harbor dredging amid concerns about PFAS. Wildlife: The red wolf population is growing, but recovery challenges remain.

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Oct. 8, 2026

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2 hours ago

North Carolina Piedmont could see impacts from Hurricane Isaias: rain, wind, and tornado risk

WXII 12 - North Carolina |

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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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North Carolina teacher accused of being impaired while teaching: Court records

WXII 12 - North Carolina |

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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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22 minutes ago

Gov. Stein urges North Carolinians to prepare for Hurricane Isaias impacts

ABC 11 - North Carolina |

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ABC 11 - North Carolina

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Owned By	The Walt Disney Company (Vanguard Group, BlackRock & State Street Corporation, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1953
Website	abc11.com
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States,
Owner Country	United States

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5 hours ago

Cultch Planting Program seeks public input on future oyster reef sites in North Carolina

North Wake News - North Carolina |

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North Wake News - North Carolina

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Caution	Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://northwakenews.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina,
Owner Country	United States

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2 hours ago

Flood Watch issued October 9 at 1:43PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

The Mountain Times - North Carolina |

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The Mountain Times - North Carolina

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Owned By	Mark Adams through Adams MultiMedia
Year Founded	1978
Website	www.wataugademocrat.com/mountaintimes
Domain Registration Year	1999
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Boone
Owner Country	United States

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8 hours ago

North Carolina seeks public input on proposed oyster reef sites through stakeholder survey

North Raleigh Today - North Carolina |

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North Raleigh Today - North Carolina

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Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://northraleightoday.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
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Publication Location	United States, North Carolina,
Owner Country	United States

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7 hours ago

PVC pipes swept away by Helene flooding still dominate cleanup of North Carolina MountainTrue estimates its crews have pulled hundreds of thousands of pipes from the French Broad River.

WLOS - North Carolina |

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WLOS - North Carolina

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Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1954
Website	wlos.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, North Carolina, Asheville
Owner Country	United States

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9 hours ago

North Carolina vs Pitt Prediction, Picks & Odds: College Football Week 6

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Owned By	Clive Silver (Founder & Managing Director) through CS Media Ltd.
Year Founded	1995
Website	https://www.covers.com/
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, Halifax
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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