AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDurham Film & Baseball Nostalgia: A new photo gallery spotlights Durham’s Historic Durham Athletic Park and other local “Bull Durham” sites, tying the classic baseball movie to the city’s real-life ballpark history. Arts Funding in WNC: ArtsAVL awarded $665,000 to 65 arts and cultural nonprofits across Western North Carolina to help groups keep rebuilding after Hurricane Helene. New Exhibition in Asheville: “Common Ground Rising” opens July 20–Sept. 20 at Pink Dog Creative, featuring WNC artists tackling democracy, inequality, human rights, and global conflict. Music Spotlight: Beabadoobee shared “Switchblade,” previewing her upcoming album “Pylon,” plus tour dates that include major stops. Local Health System Update: UNC Health Appalachian says it’s financially stable for the first time in about a decade, with plans for expansion and a mobile MRI. Hot Dogs, NC-Style Summer Reading: USA TODAY food writers published a roundup of classic hot dogs nationwide for National Hot Dog Day. Sports Revival: North Wilkesboro Speedway’s historic track is fully restored for points racing again, marking a big comeback for NASCAR fans.
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