AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHeat & Health: A heat advisory is in effect for nearly every Charlotte-region county Friday, with heat index values around 105 and guidance to hydrate and take breaks indoors. Extreme Weather Watch: North Carolina is also bracing for another hot, humid stretch with isolated severe storms possible, as forecasters warn conditions could push heat index values near 107. Solar Market Shift: North Carolina residential solar installs dropped about two-thirds after the federal 30% rooftop tax break expired, but installers say sales are starting to rebound as higher power bills and battery incentives bring buyers back. Rural Health Funding: UNC Health will lead a ROOTS Hub for a 14-county region, overseeing a competitive $39 million push tied to perinatal health, chronic disease, nutrition, and workforce needs, with community listening sessions starting Aug. 18. Coastal Resilience Grants: DEQ and APNEP announced eight grants totaling nearly $300,000 to support flood resiliency, erosion prevention, and disaster preparedness in the Albemarle-Pamlico estuary region. Water & Storm Impacts: Spindale reported a sanitary sewage spill after heavy Aug. 6 rains sent about 1,250 gallons of untreated wastewater into Stonecutter Creek. Air Monitoring/Forecasting: In Shallotte, trees are beginning to block Doppler radar scans, raising concerns that the issue could spread and affect severe storm warning accuracy.
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