Health Care Deal Watch: Wake County officials say WakeMed and Atrium’s planned combination is still shrouded in “confidential proprietary” details as a public hearing is set for Aug. 17, with commissioners getting limited access ahead of time. Food Safety: An FDA report expands the Taylor Farms recall tied to possible Cyclospora contamination to 236,192 cases of lettuce, naming major retailers and foodservice brands including Walmart’s Marketside and Subway. Local Infrastructure: Wilkes County commissioners approved about $3.8M for larger water and sewer lines along N.C. 115 tied to highway widening, with construction bids slated to start in November. Energy & Land Use: Lincolnton postponed a decision on a one-year data center moratorium after residents raised concerns, pushing the next step to September. Agriculture & Biosecurity: North Carolina confirmed the invasive yellow-legged hornet in Matthews, putting additional pressure on already-stressed bee populations. Public Safety: GasBuddy reports the lowest regular gas in Warren County at $3.79 for the week ending Aug. 1, with similar county-by-county price tracking continuing statewide. Aviation Supply: A new widebody aircraft shortage analysis points to delays and slow production as airlines struggle to renew fleets fast enough.