AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSevere Storms & Fire Risk: The Piedmont Triad took a hit from severe thunderstorms, with damaging winds, trees down, and power outages reported as storms moved out overnight into early Tuesday. Blueberry Crop Threat: North Carolina researchers are flagging a new potential pest for blueberry growers: tile-horned prionus beetle larvae, with drought stress suspected to be pushing the beetles toward blueberry bushes. Drought & Wildfire Hazards: East NC park rangers say drought is drying out wetlands and raising fire concerns, urging campers to be extra careful with grills and campfires even without a formal burn ban. Local Flood Prep: Oak Island crews started a stormwater survey to assess pipes, ditches, and outfalls for a flood-mitigation capital plan. Coastal Green Space Twist: Wilmington is amending its animal waste rules to allow a possible “goat-scaping” program for overgrown public areas. Policy Watch: North Carolina became the first state to ban third-party litigation investment, limiting outside funding of lawsuits tied to case outcomes.
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