Nursing Home Watch (Nash County): Autumn Care of Nash (SHG Autumn, LLC) posted a 3-star CMS overall rating in Q1 2026, with 56.8 residents on average and no fines. Nursing Home Watch (Franklin County): Franklin Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center led the county with 166 beds and a 4-star CMS rating in Q1 2026, also with no fines. Nursing Home Watch (Rockingham County): Eden Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center earned a 4-star CMS rating in Q1 2026, serving 102.3 residents daily; no fines were reported. Nursing Home Watch (Stokes County): Stokes County Nursing Home scored a 3-star CMS rating in Q1 2026, with 37.7 residents daily and no fines. Nursing Home Watch (Burke County): College Pines Health and Rehabilitation hit a 5-star CMS rating in Q1 2026, but did face two fines totaling $16,801. Culture & Community: Neuse Regional Library launched the ENC Oral History Project to preserve Eastern North Carolina stories, including memories of Hurricane Floyd. Local Schools: New Hanover County leaders weighed LifeWise Academy, a released-time Bible instruction program that would let students leave campus during school hours. Viral Moment (Commencement): A Clayton High valedictorian’s unscripted pro-ICE, pro-Palestine remarks were cut off by the principal, but the clip spread widely online. National Politics (with NC ties): Acting AG Todd Blanche said the Trump administration is scrapping the $1.8B “anti-weaponization” fund after backlash. Human Interest: A Charlotte case involving a missing Black teen found dead on church property has sparked community concern.