AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoOuter Banks Access: Highway 12 is both a lifeline for residents and a major tourism route, supporting a region that draws hundreds of thousands of Cape Hatteras visitors and generates an estimated $1 billion a year. After storm damage closed the road, an emergency ferry park-and-ride was put in place as officials weigh costly long-term fixes. Greensboro’s Big Weekend: North Carolina A&T’s centennial homecoming is expected to bring 200,000 visitors, with 10 Aggie centenarians named honorary parade grand marshals. Farm Visits: Veteran farmer Jim Hartman’s Secret Garden Bees now welcomes RV travelers to learn about beekeeping, alongside a honey business sold in 180-plus stores. Travel Connections: Coastal Carolina Regional Airport received a $750,000 grant to pursue flights to Washington, while Asheville’s AVL Forward terminal project marked a construction milestone. Coastal Attractions: More than 1,000 people registered for the NC Lighthouse Challenge, spotlighting the state’s historic beacons as visitor destinations.
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