AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMaternal Health Update: ECU Health’s “I Gave Birth” silicone wristbands are spreading as a simple way to flag postpartum risks and cut maternal complications, with North Carolina set to expand the program using federal rural health funding. Higher Ed & Policy: A new look at how underfunding and unfunded mandates strain colleges and HBCUs highlights moldy dorms, deferred maintenance, and rising compliance costs that land on students. Local Schools & Governance: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reinstated Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill after an investigation, aiming for stability as the school year starts. AI in Education: North Carolina Central University opened the nation’s first AI Institute building at an HBCU, adding labs and an ethics-and-governance classroom. Culture & Community: Ashe County Arts Council’s Coffee House Live returns Aug. 15 with local musicians, and “Glow Life” brings Smokies bioluminescence science to fifth-graders with classroom creativity contests. Sports & Entertainment: App State athletics got a CFP committee nod for Doug Gillin, while country star Scotty McCreery is set to perform in Spokane. Money & Odds: Powerball keeps rolling toward another near-billion payday, and a Salisbury man won $100,000 on a scratch-off after a $2 million win in 2024.
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