AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDisability Rights Push: Gov. Josh Stein urged the Trump administration not to retreat from federal disability protections tied to the ADA and Olmstead, warning it could weaken community-based care. Election Season Watch: North Carolina has begun mailing midterm ballots after last-minute rule changes, while the Trump administration seeks Supreme Court action to keep new mail rules in play. Campus Safety & Race: UNC-Chapel Hill faced scrutiny after a man entered a Black student Love Island watch party, allegedly shouting racist slurs and causing fear during the incident. Education Wins: New Hanover County Schools reported major 2026 gains, including higher Math 1 and Biology proficiency and a graduation rate at a 10-year high. Higher Ed Growth: Appalachian State opened fall 2026 with record online, graduate, transfer, and first-gen enrollment. Community & Culture: Watauga County’s High Country Farm Tour returns Sept. 12, spotlighting local farms and agritourism. Libraries: Christina Martin was named director of Gaston County Public Library, promising expanded tech and lifelong learning programs.
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