Extraordinary Ventures to Take Over Carrboro Thrift Shop

by Dylan Cunningham | Jan 20, 2026 | News

Chapel Hill nonprofit Extraordinary Ventures will assume operations of the historic CommunityWorx Thrift Shop at 125 West Main Street in Carrboro. The move continues the shop’s mission while expanding inclusive employment opportunities for adults with intellectual and...

Another long-standing downtown Raleigh restaurant announces closure.

by Dylan Cunningham | Jan 17, 2026 | News

Beasley’s Chicken + Honey will close after 14 years at Wilmington & Martin. Ownership cited post-pandemic shifts in downtown dynamics and changing foot traffic as key factors, despite strong food quality and brand recognition. Real estate takeaways: 🔹 Urban cores...

A $918M manufacturing investment is reshaping a small North Carolina market.

by Dylan Cunningham | Jan 16, 2026 | News

Benson, NC (population <5,000) will soon be home to a $918 million advanced manufacturing facility tied to national defense and supply-chain security. The project is expected to generate ~1,000 jobs, positioning the town as a strategic node rather than a peripheral...

Triangle restaurant activity shows steady churn, reuse, and selective expansion.

by Dylan Cunningham | Jan 15, 2026 | News

Recent WRAL coverage highlights a familiar regional pattern: restaurants closing, concepts transferring ownership, and established operators expanding into existing spaces across Raleigh, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, and Chapel Hill. Rather than signaling contraction, this...

Wake County real estate activity closed 2025 with mixed signals.

by Dylan Cunningham | Jan 14, 2026 | News

December 2025 data shows the median Wake County sale price declined $15,000 to $455,000, while overall transaction volume and lending activity increased materially. Key signals worth noting: 🔹 Pricing softened at the core• Median pricing reflects activity in the...