AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHistoric redevelopment: Mount Holly’s Woodlawn Mill—on the National Register and accepted into North Carolina’s Brownfields Program—will be converted into 61 apartments plus retail, turning a 1907 textile site that shut down in 2002 into new housing. Local transportation fight: Charlotte City Council voted 6-5 to rescind support for the I-77 South toll lane project and asked the regional planning group to vote on full rescission, while also urging NCDOT to pause the work for “due diligence” amid west Charlotte backlash and sustainability concerns. Water quality watch: Lake Greenwood’s fish kill investigation is still underway after reports first surfaced April 13; oxygen depletion and high temperatures were ruled out, and officials say it’s not tied to drinking water sources. Wildlife hazard: In Summerville, plastic landscape netting meant to control erosion is breaking down and trapping wildlife, with rescue volunteers reporting a surge in calls. Energy costs: Dominion Energy lowered its proposed South Carolina electric rate hike to about $12/month (from ~$20) ahead of a May 12 state hearing. Public health: Albright’s Raw Pet Food recalled its Chicken Recipe for Dogs over possible salmonella contamination.
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