AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGas Prices Watch: In the week ending Sept. 19, one Gaston County station hit the week’s low premium price at $4.62, while the county’s premium average ran $4.98; statewide, premium averaged $4.91. Public Safety & Tech: A North Carolina-linked national story is raising alarms about surveillance tech: an Indianapolis officer faces 26 criminal charges after prosecutors say he used Flock cameras to track people, including women he allegedly didn’t know. Skilled Trades & Veterans: Google announced a push with veterans groups to help 25,000 veterans, service members, and military spouses enter skilled trades—an effort tied to workforce shortages. State Politics (NC): Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt toured Edgecombe Community College and tested bulldozer, backhoe, and welding simulators as part of a “Future-Ready” tour. Courts & Accountability: A Buncombe County real estate fraud case ended with convictions and restoration of seven parcels worth about $529,500 after forged deeds and improper notarizations. Elections: Some states have already opened early voting and mail-ballot acceptance, with North Carolina among those taking mail ballots.
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