AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWomen in Business: Gov. Josh Stein proclaimed National Business Women’s Week, recognizing women-owned firms that made up nearly 40% of U.S. businesses in 2024. North Carolina ranks second nationally for their growth and opportunities, though access to financing and mentorship remains uneven. On the Ballot: More than 500,000 North Carolinians had voted early by Saturday, with turnout ahead of the same point in 2022. Voters cited the economy, education and local races as reasons to cast ballots. Learning and Health: Researchers say children born in 2020 weren’t the age group most affected by pandemic-era developmental delays, despite teachers reporting speech and vocabulary concerns. UNC’s Nutrition Research Institute in Kannapolis also highlighted new work on cancer, brain development and cardiometabolic health. Homegrown Culture: Greensboro is preparing for N.C. A&T’s 100th homecoming, while the State Fair’s country ham competition returns after a 27-year break. A Davidson County writer is exploring Coharie Indian history, and a North Carolina dance group is keeping Mexican traditions alive. Agriculture: Gurney Mathis, 89, was inducted into the Wilkes County Agricultural Hall of Fame for a lifetime of farming, conservation and community service.
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