by Dylan Cunningham | May 22, 2026 | News
City leaders approved funding aimed at: New residential development Preserving existing housing Stabilizing 135 households Supporting ~270 housing units Bigger picture:Affordable housing continues to be one of the Triangle’s defining development and policy challenges...
by Dylan Cunningham | May 21, 2026 | News
Al’s Burger Shack was named the “Best Cheeseburger in North Carolina” in a new nationwide ranking by Fast Food Club. Beyond the burgers, it’s another reminder of how strong local brands help drive:• Foot traffic• Downtown identity• Retail demand• Long-term market...
by Dylan Cunningham | May 20, 2026 | News
The Town of Speed (Edgecombe County, pop. 63) is voluntarily surrendering its charter after years of financial strain tied to population decline and long-term recovery challenges following Hurricane Floyd. Remaining assets and funds will transfer to the county. Bigger...
by Dylan Cunningham | May 19, 2026 | News
The latest development statistics from the Town of Apex continue to reflect strong growth pressure across residential, retail, industrial, and mixed-use sectors. Key themes:• Ongoing pipeline of residential and commercial projects• Continued infrastructure expansion...
by Dylan Cunningham | May 18, 2026 | News
A national review of major lakes ranked water quality across key environmental indicators (nutrients, oxygen levels, turbidity, and dissolved solids). Top clean large lakes include: Lake Superior Lake Chelan (WA) Lake Hartwell (GA/SC) Lake Norman (NC) Lake Mead...
by Dylan Cunningham | May 15, 2026 | News
By the numbers:• $1.4B manufacturing campus• ~730 new jobs (avg. ~$118K salary)• 2,000+ construction jobs• Delivery targeted by 2028 Why it matters (CRE):• High-wage job growth drives demand across office, flex, and housing• Continued clustering strengthens long-term...
