Healthcare Real Estate: Blue Ridge Health is planning a new three-story medical facility in Hendersonville, buying about two acres on Whitted Street to expand patient care and house the Hendersonville Family Medicine Residency Program. Energy & Utilities: Santee Cooper is asking to intervene in the Dominion–NextEra megamerger, arguing the deal’s impact on South Carolina and regional power planning needs scrutiny as regulators weigh a decision by January 2027. Food Safety: Walmart’s Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend (10 oz) is recalled in 16 states, including North Carolina, over possible E. coli contamination; consumers are told not to eat affected lots. Craft Beer & Tourism: Cape Fear-area breweries picked up awards at the 2026 North Carolina Brewers Cup, highlighting continued growth in the state’s independent craft scene. Rural Economy & Jobs: NC A&T joined an NSF clean-economy initiative (BRIDGES) aimed at turning rural-grown perennial grasses into materials for vehicles, construction, and packaging. Public Safety: North Carolina’s Division of Marine Fisheries is starting a month-long scoping period on sea mullet, with possible future harvest restrictions on the table. Business & Tech: Korea’s industry minister says semiconductor tariff talks with the U.S. continue under an understanding Seoul won’t be disadvantaged versus competitors. Sports/College: UNC football GM Michael Lombardi resigned amid an ongoing school investigation.