Local Law Enforcement: A Charlotte-Mecklenburg officer was charged with illegally accessing a government computer after allegedly using the Flock camera system to look up a Watauga County Sheriff’s Office undercover license plate and share it in a drug investigation. Consumer Protection: North Carolina AG Tim Griffin joined 49 attorneys general urging the FCC to tighten “Know Your Customer” rules to crack down on illegal robocalls and scam texts. Energy & Environment: Amazon and Duke Energy face a Clean Air Act challenge over plans for 649 diesel generators at a data center under construction in Hamlet, with critics saying regulators should impose tougher air-quality conditions. Disaster Recovery & Infrastructure: Buncombe County outlined early priorities for Helene-related community infrastructure funding under a CDBG-DR disaster recovery application process. Business Growth: Arhaus is relocating its Charlotte showroom to a larger freestanding space at The Village at SouthPark, expanding its design and interior services footprint. Food Safety: Publix expanded its recall of GreenWise Organic frozen blueberries and mixed berries after E. coli-related hospitalizations, including in North Carolina. Tech & Cybersecurity: Richmond Community College secured customized training funding tied to a manufacturer’s expansion in Rockingham, and a RichmondCC IT student placed third in a live-fire cyber competition in Cary. Retail Expansion: Wawa is set to open its second Wilmington-area store in New Hanover County next month, with a grand opening celebration and local events. Public Safety Policy: Charlotte lawmakers and business owners renewed calls for tougher citywide towing rules after complaints that current enforcement leaves drivers exposed.