AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoElections & Courts: North Carolina has started mailing midterm ballots as a federal judge keeps blocking Trump-backed USPS mail-voting restrictions, extending an injunction that challenges the administration’s push to route and screen vote-by-mail through USPS. State Politics: The N.C. Board of Elections has been adjusting absentee and mail-ballot procedures on the fly as litigation and deadlines collide, with officials preparing for voters even as rules remain in flux. Public Safety: Raleigh police are investigating a break-in at Dos Taquitos where thieves crawled in through a back door and stole a safe before dawn. Criminal Justice: A Plymouth man faces charges including felony witness intimidation after authorities say he pointed a handgun at a witness tied to Superior Court testimony. Economy & Energy: Diesel prices varied across counties in the week ending Aug. 29, with Rowan reporting the lowest at $5.12 and Union at $4.99, while national trends remain tied to oil-market volatility. Local Government & Community: Raleigh’s African American Cultural Festival is set to draw 35,000–40,000 people downtown for its 17th year.
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