AI Workforce Crunch: A new report warns the U.S. needs 1.7 million skilled-trades workers annually through 2035 to build the data-center backbone for AI, but training pipelines currently produce only 55 workers per 100 needed—raising pressure on North Carolina’s workforce and training partners. Court System Privacy Failure: North Carolina’s jury duty website leak exposed Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses, and medical records, and courts still haven’t told the AG about the breach—another reminder that state tech rollouts can turn into business risk fast. Local Housing Funding Fight: Buncombe County is pushing back after Helene-recovery affordable housing funds were allocated with “extreme disparities,” leaving the county feeling shortchanged on rebuilding. Real Estate Fallout: A judge is weighing next steps for the stalled Cedars Lodge & Spa development in Hendersonville, where depositors fear they could lose money if a buyer isn’t found. Workforce & Training: Central Carolina Community College and FleetForce launched a CDL training program in Sanford, aiming to feed trucking employers with faster, certified pathways. Public Safety & Community: Raleigh’s proposed teen curfew was shot down after a July “teen takeover” tied to multiple shootings and injuries. Environment & Health: Cape Fear River Watch says Chemours is violating its PFAS consent order, escalating pressure on regulators to hold the company accountable.