AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVeterans’ Health: A Duke study found half of suicide deaths among veterans it examined occurred more than 23 years after military service. Researchers say support should continue throughout veterans’ lives and are seeking North Carolina data. Energy and Climate: Duke Energy reported a 17% boost to 2026 earnings per share tied to North Carolina’s 2025 energy law, which removed the state’s 2030 climate target. The utility says the earnings effect will be neutral over time; advocates warn the law shifts investment risks to customers and could discourage renewables. PFAS Cleanup: North Carolina regulators say Chemours’ cleanup plan falls short of its legal obligations, citing flawed sampling and analysis. DEQ is demanding action to address contamination across southeastern counties. Research and Workforce: Appalachian State and the Lumbee Tribe are documenting ancestral sites in Robeson County while training students and tribal members in archaeology. In eastern North Carolina, Lenoir Community College and ECU have created an engineering transfer pathway, with scholarships and potential capstone projects tied to local employers. Cybersecurity: NC State and private-sector partners have launched a free cybersecurity tool for small businesses.
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