Data Center Politics: A Wells Fargo report says local data-center moratoriums have surged to 374 nationwide, with North Carolina among the states seeing the most restrictions as communities push back over power, grid capacity, water use, and neighborhood impacts ahead of midterms. Health & Food Safety: The FDA declared the record cyclospora outbreak over, with nearly 13,000 cases tied to recalled iceberg lettuce, though officials still haven’t pinned down the origin. Healthcare Costs: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including North Carolina, will get $500 Obamacare refund checks tied to alleged overcharges from federal exchange “user fees.” Local Government & Economic Development: Halifax County commissioners will hold a special meeting Sept. 14 to consider amendments to an economic development agreement with Quiet Data Centers Halifax Inc. Transportation & Charging: NCDOT awarded $14.4M for EV charging stations along major corridors, including an Asheboro-area site, as the state works toward a broader NEVI-funded network. Cybersecurity: Opkalla’s fifth annual Tech Summit in Charlotte kicks off Cybersecurity Awareness Month on Oct. 1. Business Courts: An NC Business Court approved a data breach settlement but cut attorney fees, saying the deal was fair but not “extraordinary.” Community & Sports: A nonprofit in Pittsylvania County is pushing a feasibility-backed sports complex plan to boost tourism and youth athletics. Charity Event: Warren County’s Harvest Moon Charity Gala on Oct. 9 will raise money for local community grants.