Federal Elections & Voting Access: North Carolina’s GOP-controlled state board again denied an accessible early voting site at North Carolina A&T, rejecting student pleas for an on-campus location and reigniting concerns about voter suppression. State Politics & Campaigns: Former Gov. Roy Cooper hit the trail in Hendersonville, arguing his U.S. Senate bid would lower costs for working families and contrast with Republican Michael Whatley on health care and recovery spending. Courts & Public Records: A judge ruled UNC-CH can keep private a $1.2 million report into its controversial School of Civic Life and Leadership, granting summary judgment after an in-camera review. Local Government & Housing: Asheville leaders are weighing how to respond to public transit changes after safety and service concerns surfaced, while Jacksonville announced a $20 million fund aimed at unlocking $80 million in affordable rental housing. Economy & Policy: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said global growth will be the top agenda at a G20 finance meeting in Asheville, tying it to debt and deregulation themes. Business & Finance Regulation: Comments on the CAMELS bank-rating overhaul pushed regulators to define “material financial risk” more clearly to avoid uneven supervision. Health Coverage: Federal law changes will end Medicaid for some noncitizens in North Carolina starting Oct. 1, with an online Spanish-language Q&A scheduled Aug. 25. Energy Prices: GasBuddy reported the week’s lowest E15, diesel, and premium prices in multiple NC counties, underscoring continued volatility tied to global oil and shipping disruptions.