AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWestern NC Recovery: Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene, recovery in western North Carolina is uneven—Buncombe County says it has 114 projects plus 31 county-led efforts, while Bat Cave in Henderson County still faces missing roads/bridges and tight travel “windows” for residents. Tourism & Travel Planning: First Lady Melania Trump is set to visit Ashe County Tuesday to highlight classroom technology, as AI regulation debates heat up nationwide—an event that could bring extra attention to the High Country. Road-Trip Hotels: Historic Hotels of America named its 2026 Top 25 Great American Road Trip Hotels list, spotlighting heritage stays across major scenic routes—good fuel for fall itinerary ideas. Local Events: The North Carolina Folk Festival returns Sept. 18–20 in Greensboro with headliners including St. Paul and the Broken Bones, The Roots, and Molly Tuttle. Public Safety for Visitors: The CDC reports a rise in human rabies exposures and points to recent North Carolina mass exposure concerns tied to traveling petting-zoo goats. Infrastructure Watch: Wilmington residents packed an NCDOT hearing on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement options, with tolling the flashpoint.
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