Economic Development: Duke Energy Foundation is putting $500,000 into North Carolina nonprofits, letting them award microgrants up to $5,000 to small businesses (under 100 employees) for equipment, tech upgrades, inventory, and growth. Public Health: Clover Hill Dairy expanded its listeria-related recall to all cheese products after infections and a death were linked; the advisory covers products sold in North Carolina and other states, urging consumers and retailers to stop serving and dispose of affected items. Healthcare Policy: North Carolina’s Medicaid work requirement is getting a tougher federal interpretation, with CMS guidance adding complications for “medically frail” enrollees and affecting how people can keep coverage starting Jan. 1. Energy & Resilience: Dominion Energy says hurricane prep is underway months early, including replacing thousands of old poles and hardening hundreds of miles of lines plus year-round tree trimming to reduce storm outages. Manufacturing & Jobs: Amazon’s multibillion-dollar fiber deal with Corning will add 1,000 jobs at Corning sites in North Carolina and expand fiber technician training with Catawba Valley Community College. Aviation/Business: Sky Aircraft Maintenance in North Carolina was named an authorized Garmin Aviation dealer, offering sales and support for flight deck upgrades.