Carrboro Elementary Replacement Project Moves Forward

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education has approved initial site plans to replace the aging Carrboro Elementary School rather than close it, with construction expected to finish early 2028. The project is funded by the 2024 Orange County bond referendum and aims...

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Retail giant Costco has withdrawn its application for a new store in Enka Commerce Park, citing increased scope, costs, and required on- and off-site improvements.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...