Immigration & Politics: NBC reports Trump’s ICE crackdown is back in the spotlight as midterms loom, reviving concerns about who gets targeted, deadly encounters, and detention conditions. Beauty Queens & Culture Wars: Dethroned Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse says she’ll sue pageant organizers, calling the removal “wrongful and unjustified” amid claims tied to old racist posts. LGBTQ+ & Voting Rights: A North Carolina election-law rewrite is advancing, with critics warning it could tighten registration and ballot challenges—raising alarms for marginalized communities. Work & Wages: NC Labor Commissioner Luke Farley announced a record $3.7M recovered in unpaid wages across 89 counties. Healthcare Access: Advance Community Health rebrands as Amplify Health, highlighting expanded partnerships and care for uninsured patients. Food & Public Health: A cyclosporiasis outbreak is linked to iceberg lettuce, prompting farmers and health officials to urge thorough washing. Community & Education: Food Lion Feeds is stocking campus pantries at nine NC schools, while Elkin City Schools is reviewing 31 superintendent applications. Local Pride & Sports: Fayetteville’s Woodpeckers team up with the Carolina Hurricanes for a Hurricanes Night at Segra Stadium. Arts: Boone artist Raleigh Adams debuts “12 Found Objects,” pairing a found-object installation with a film screening. Business: Piedmont Community College’s CEAD campus construction is underway in Caswell County, aiming to boost workforce development and local agriculture. Lottery: Powerball climbs again toward $1B, and a Greenville man won $200K on Wheel of Fortune.