G20 in Asheville: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is using the G20 finance meetings to push growth and debt-focused talks while trying to rally allies amid renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities that are already lifting oil prices. Press access fight: The U.S. Treasury has barred some journalists from covering the G20 meetings, drawing criticism and fueling questions about transparency. Elections administration: North Carolina’s State Board of Elections is still working through rules that won’t fully kick in until later because legislative review requests can delay implementation—meaning voters may see fewer changes than lawmakers proposed. Local election security outreach: New Hanover County will host a “Trusted Elections Tour” stop Sept. 8 with election officials discussing safeguards, ballot handling, and the role of AI. Housing: Boone is set to receive $11.4 million for an affordable housing project creating 93 units, part of a larger federal disaster recovery grant. Public safety planning: Wilmington is expanding its Vision Zero push aimed at eliminating pedestrian and bicyclist deaths by 2036. Courts: A North Carolina Business Court dismissed a former employee dispute without prejudice, citing pleading gaps on contract, fiduciary duties, fraud, and conversion. Health: A North Carolina teen is critically ill after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba, with investigators still tracing exposure.