AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWater Pollution Lawsuit: North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and NCDEQ sued Durham-based Brenntag Mid-South, alleging illegal chemical releases into state waters and groundwater contamination flowing into Third Fork Creek near Burton Magnet Elementary School and toward Jordan Lake, seeking an immediate halt and cleanup. Hurricane Recovery: FEMA released $172 million for Helene recovery in 11 Western North Carolina counties, including $29.1 million for 62 property buyouts in Buncombe County under its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Coastal Preparedness: New Hanover County urged residents to prepare for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, pointing people to ReadyNHC.com and the Access and Functional Needs Registry. Wildlife Safety: Piedmont Triad residents are seeing more black bears; officials advise securing trash and pet food and contacting authorities if bears appear in crowded areas with children or pets. Climate & Heat: A new forecast tool highlights how extreme heat is killing wildlife, and separate reporting warns this World Cup could be among the hottest on record, with many games above 90°F. Local Trail Reopening: The U.S. Forest Service and G5 Trail Collective reopened the Gateway Trailhead in Pisgah National Forest after Helene damage, with more trail expansion work underway. Clean Food Innovation: Appalachian State University won a $1.82M grant to turn surplus North Carolina sweet potatoes into plant-based milk and dairy alternatives, aiming to cut waste and create new products.
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