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Public Safety & AI Misinformation: Kannapolis is dealing with fallout from an AI-amplified prank 911 murder call that spread online before police confirmed the truth—another reminder that fast AI sharing can turn rumors into real-world chaos. State Budget Watch: North Carolina’s updated revenue forecast projects $71.2B for 2025–26, about $2.6B above expectations, driven by stronger income tax collections and capital gains. Education & Operations: A school transportation director is retiring, and Wake County named a new Wells Fargo Principal of the Year—leadership changes that can ripple through day-to-day student services. Tech & Surveillance: The SBI is pushing to expand license plate reader coverage statewide, with cameras already logging 150M+ scans on state roads. Marine & Climate Science: The Marine Fisheries Commission starts rulemaking for Atlantic bonito bag limits, while a first-year CO2 removal trial using crushed green sand reports no harm to marine life. Local Learning: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is running free classes to help people trace lineage to enslaved ancestors.

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