Local Business: The Brothers That Just Do Gutters opened a new Greensboro location, led by husband-and-wife owners Carlos and Marina Villegas, bringing military leadership and North Carolina public-service experience to a community-focused franchise. Arts & Culture: Blumenthal Arts in Charlotte is partnering with Barcelona’s Layers of Reality for immersive productions at Blume Studios through 2027, starting this autumn. Community & Health: ProPublica reports a sharp rise in deaths after ectopic pregnancy, with abortion bans complicating diagnosis and care—raising alarms about federal inaction. Education Watch: North Carolina’s school report cards hit their best marks in years, but the State Board is still overhauling how grades are calculated. Early Learning: Forsyth County’s NC Pre-K applications reopened, but new applicants will land on a waitlist due to limited seats. Public Safety & Privacy: Carolina Beach residents debated the town’s use of Flock security cameras, with privacy concerns clashing with arguments for crime-fighting help. Space & Inspiration: Artemis II astronauts visited NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center workforce, including North Carolina native Christina Koch, to say thanks for making the moon mission possible. Religion & Community Tensions: Mooresville residents voiced concerns during a meeting about a mosque under construction, citing safety and constitutional issues. Women’s Health & Policy: A North Carolina op-ed argues the state should close the “intoxicating hemp” loophole.