AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDEI Fight in Higher Ed: A prominent Black family is pulling a $1 million scholarship fund from UNC Wilmington after the school said it can’t target awards to students committed to the African American community under the UNC System’s equality policy. Public Safety & Health: Brunswick County issued clarifications for Stage 3 water shortage rules during exceptional drought, including limits on pool filling. Local Government: Montreat may need to raise its property tax rate after new state evaluation rules tied to Buncombe County. Legal/Consumer Watch: North Carolina will receive $666,242 from a multistate $18 million 23andMe settlement over a 2023 genetic data breach, with a separate class-action fund also announced. Education: NC’s Department of Public Instruction received the Southern Regional Education Board’s 2026 State Leadership Award. Tech & Work: Duke Energy’s customer assistance credit program is set to expire, potentially hitting vulnerable households that may not realize they’re enrolled. Community & Culture: Delta Sigma Theta’s South Atlantic regional conference heads to Charlotte July 30–Aug. 2.
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