North Carolina Business Court: The state’s Business Court appointed a discovery referee in a healthcare antitrust class action and ordered a CEO deposition in a trade secrets dispute, signaling more aggressive litigation steps for NC companies. Public Works & Waste: A mulch fire at the Halifax County Landfill off Liles Road was contained but not fully extinguished, with crews expecting 2–3 more days to finish putting it out. EV & Manufacturing: NC sued Vietnamese EV maker Vinfast for breach of contract, while a separate manufacturing roundup flagged a Tesla Model Y recall affecting nearly 15,000 vehicles. Food & Water Safety: Health officials warned of rising early-season cases of deadly flesh-eating Vibrio vulnificus in Florida, a reminder for coastal businesses and seafood operators as waters warm. Business Growth & Travel: Buc-ee’s’ first NC location in Mebane is set to break ground June 10, with opening pushed to late 2027. Small Business Recovery: Asheville launched a $14.6M grant program for small businesses still recovering from Hurricane Helene, with applications due June 15–July 14. Workforce & Supply Chains: SBA and GM will host a Supplier Matchmaking Expo June 5 in Detroit to connect small manufacturers with major buyers. Public Safety Tech: NCCON 2026 returns June 9–10 at NC State’s Hunt Jr. Library, bringing public safety drone leaders and UAS training to Raleigh. Health Assistance: SUN Bucks will deliver $121M to more than 1 million children statewide for summer 2026 food support.