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Counterfeit Crackdown: Craven County deputies are seeking Natesha Lashay Cheeks, 30, accused of passing multiple counterfeit $50 bills for gift cards across Craven and Jones counties, with additional warrants in Maysville and Garner. Charlotte Leadership: Robert Harrington was named interim mayor after Vi Lyles’ resignation, starting July 1 and serving through Dec. 2027; he says affordability and public safety are top priorities. Housing & Recovery Funding: North Carolina’s Commerce Department announced a $70M federal NOFO under the Renew NC program to expand safe, affordable rental housing in areas hit by Hurricane Helene. PFAS Fallout: NC AG Jeff Jackson blasted a federal $450M Chemours settlement, saying North Carolina’s share—$2M annually for 15 years—is inadequate. Local Business Growth: New Bern again earned Main Street America Accreditation for 2026, highlighting downtown revitalization efforts led by Swiss Bear. Tech & Connectivity: Kinetic teamed with eero to launch AlwaysOn Wi‑Fi, adding wireless backup to keep customers online during outages. Fraud Case: A Robeson County tax preparer pleaded guilty in a COVID-19 tax credit refund scheme, facing a forfeiture judgment of about $13.89M. Energy Policy: NC is weighing new electricity rules for data centers as demand surges, including possible special rates for large loads.

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