Retail & Real Estate: Waterstone Properties Group bought Windsor Square Shopping Center in Matthews, a 657,000-square-foot power center anchored by Sam’s Club and Kohl’s, and says it will expand its NC leasing office there. Local Nonprofits & Hunger Relief: The Food Bank of the Albemarle received a $10,000 Wawa Foundation grant to boost access to nutritious meals across 15 northeastern NC counties. Workforce & Regional Growth: NC East Alliance named Trip Belote its new president and CEO as the 29-county nonprofit pushes career pathways with employers and educators. Tech & Delivery: Lowe’s launched a drone delivery pilot in Matthews with DoorDash and Wing, offering select small items in as fast as 20 minutes. Public Safety: Wake County deputies are searching for missing 15-year-old Jaden Thompson near Fuquay-Varina and ask the public to call 911 with tips. Business & Industry: Kinetic said it added nearly 23% more fiber in Concord, surpassing 38,000 homes passed, and will host free community events this week. Health Care Access: A national analysis found 15.1 million Americans live in counties with no general surgeon, including 1,180 NC-area counties nationwide. Environment & Land Use: Conservation groups urged opposition to a federal proposal that would roll back protections in the Croatan National Forest, potentially opening more than 20,000 acres to development.