Cases of the explosive diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis parasite in North Carolina are on the rise because of a widespread outbreak linked to produce. The state health department is now reporting at least 561 cases since May 1. For context, that's almost twice the total for North Carolina in all of last year. And the Charlotte Ledger says it's a gut check moment for local restaurants, farmers and food-related businesses. The Charlotte Ledger’s Tony Mecia joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry for our segment BizWorthy.

A developer looking to build a controversial hyperscale data center in Stokes County has resubmitted a rezoning application for the project.

The North Carolina Health Care Affordability Commission held its first meeting this week to make healthcare more affordable for North Carolinians without sacrificing quality. The state currently ranks 50th in the nation for costs and 42nd for outcomes.

Officials say that 12-16 pups have survived their first few months.

A local nonprofit is installing an artificial reef at Lake Norman State Park to create a new habitat for fish.

Rail advocates say some legislators didn’t want to commit the money because of a delay on the federal side.

People who are willing to go a little nuts and take in a squirrel learned how to care for their furry neighbors at a recent volunteer orientation.

Two Charlotte women are seeking more than $2.5 million in damages from the federal government after they say U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents unlawfully detained and arrested them during Operation Charlotte’s Web last November.