AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElection Administration: Wake County Board of Elections voted unanimously to remove Talley Student Union as an early voting site, replacing it with the NC State Business Services Center—sparking concerns from Democrats about student turnout and parking access. State Government & Public Works: Gov. Josh Stein dedicated a stretch of Edwards Mill Road as “Hurricanes Highway” after the Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup win, tying the honor to the team’s parade-day celebration in Raleigh. Workforce Development: The NC Business Committee for Education launched 12 Summer Electrical Academies, training 220 students at community colleges statewide with Siemens Foundation support under the Careers Electric initiative. Public Safety & Courts: Cherokee County authorities arrested three people after tips led deputies to a home tied to a wanted woman accused of exposing her newborn to controlled substances. Criminal Justice: Newly obtained court records detail felony charges against former Madison County Chief Deputy Bronis Coy Phillips, including allegations involving inmates and detention staff. Higher Education: UNC Wilmington plans to eliminate a gender studies director position, according to reporting. Health Policy (Medicaid): Multiple local Medicaid spending reports show rising claims in categories like ambulance transport, surgery, and dental services across North Carolina communities.
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