PFAS Legal Fight: Gov. Josh Stein, AG Jeff Jackson, and DEQ Sec. Reid Wilson filed comments opposing an EPA-Chemours PFAS settlement, calling it a “backroom deal” that would leave North Carolina’s contamination largely unaddressed—while noting Chemours’ Fayetteville plant impacts multiple states, including West Virginia. Food Safety & Retail Impact: Yum! Brands says Taco Bell sales took a “meaningful” hit from the cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce, with same-store sales down about 2% in the July-September period, though executives report improving traffic after quick menu and supplier actions. Broadband Access: A new state-by-state internet ranking finds big gaps in speed and availability, underscoring that where you live still drives whether you get reliable home service. Power & Data Centers: FirstEnergy reports surging data center demand and contracts, including a growing pipeline in West Virginia, as utilities seek new generation and transmission to serve the load. Workforce & Trades: Lowe’s Foundation announced new skilled-trades grants, including funding aimed at expanding hands-on electrician training—part of a broader push to feed regional labor needs. Local Business: Cornerstone Candy is set to open in downtown Clarksburg Aug. 4, bringing handmade chocolates, classic candies, and a vintage-style soda fountain to the community.