Brookfield’s GGP has pushed a $340M single‑asset CMBS placement backed by The Streets at Southpoint as the mall pairs strong occupancy with plans for 1,300+ apartments, offices and a hotel.

Wake County deputies are searching for a driver who crashed on Poole Road, stole a second vehicle and fled. No serious injuries were reported and tips are requested.

Forecasters and lifeguards warned of a High rip‑current risk across much of North Carolina on Memorial Day after lifeguards recorded dozens of rescues over the weekend. Swim near a lifeguard or stay out of the water when a High risk is posted.

Camp Lejeune says Browns Island and nearby waters are off-limits this holiday weekend after unexploded ordnance was found and erosion exposed buried munitions.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely in Raleigh today and through Memorial Day; expect wet roads, pockets of heavy rain, and a localized flood risk.

Howarth Litchfield will redesign Hopper House on Atherton Street into 45 studio apartments for Ward Group after planning backing; work is due early summer 2026. The scheme includes communal amenities and office space for the developer’s local HQ.

A robbery in south Raleigh left a person shot Thursday; police say the victim will survive and the suspect remains at large. Investigators are canvassing the Newbold Street area.

Edenton Street UMC has launched a yearlong discernment process over its downtown Dawson Lot, considering mixed‑income housing and other community uses.

A woman was found stabbed near Raleigh’s Moore Square transit hub early Thursday. Police say she is recovering and investigators are asking the public for tips.

A late‑night stabbing on Quarry Street left one person injured. Raleigh police are canvassing the block and asking anyone with information or video to come forward.

A second 7.5% base‑rate hike takes effect June 1, deepening a statewide insurance affordability squeeze and drawing criticism from Democrats and consumer advocates.

An ex‑staffer says Commissioner Mike Causey sent messages that made her uncomfortable and filed whistleblower complaints; screenshots were provided to reporters.

Lenoir Community College opened the Senator Jim Perry Aviation Center at the NC Global TransPark, creating a hands‑on pipeline to aviation and defense jobs for eastern North Carolina. The facility pairs degree tracks with a high‑school academy and university partnerships.