Costco Withdraws Asheville Development Application

Retail giant Costco has withdrawn its application for a new store in Enka Commerce Park, citing increased scope, costs, and required on- and off-site improvements. The NCDOT had recommended substantial traffic mitigations, including dual left-turn lanes, dedicated...

How do retailer’s handle pennies now?

Had lunch with a colleague of mine — two banking backgrounds talking currency, rounding, and fractions of a penny. 💵 Naturally, we landed on retailers: how are they handling change? Enter Zaxby’s: a sign telling exactly how they round at the register. Clear. Simple....

I-40 Repairs in Pigeon River Gorge Accelerated

After Hurricane Helene washed out part of I-40’s eastbound lanes, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is partnering with a contractor to speed reconstruction in the Pigeon River Gorge. Key moves:• Temporary on-site concrete plant• On-site rock...

Wake County Landfill Nearing Capacity

The South Wake Landfill is projected to be full by 2040–2045. County leaders are evaluating three options: •Build a new landfill (400+ acres required)•Haul waste to regional sites•Develop a waste-to-energy facility Estimated household impact ranges from ~$250 to $331...