AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety: PepsiCo recalled about 122,000 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade (Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange, Orange Zero) sold in 37 states, including North Carolina, because labels didn’t declare Yellow No. 5 and/or Yellow No. 6; the FDA classed it as a Class II recall. Medicaid & Autism Care: North Carolina’s four private Medicaid plans launched a joint fraud task force, with autism therapy billing (ABA) a major focus as spending topped $505 million in 2025; officials say the scrutiny targets providers, not families. Disaster Resilience: App State researchers are partnering with the NC Collaboratory on Western North Carolina recovery projects, including resilient energy systems and community health planning two years after Hurricane Helene. Homelessness & Addiction Treatment: The federal STREETS program will fund eight communities with $96 million total over four years, including Robeson County, to expand addiction and mental health care for people living on the street. Workforce Training: Wilkes Community College received a $300,000 Good Jobs WNC grant to expand “work and learn” pathways into healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and skilled trades. Breast Cancer Support: Cancer Services of Eastern North Carolina held its Pink Ribbon Run 5K and walk in Greenville to fund support for people facing breast cancer.
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