Once billed as North Raleigh’s "new downtown," Triangle Town Center has lost anchors, seen deep discounts and is being eyed for redevelopment. Macy’s is among the latest to leave.

Dallas‑based NexPoint paid $13M for a package of rental townhomes in Raleigh’s Brier Creek, a deal that underlines growing institutional buying in the Triangle. The purchase was reported Feb. 25 and sits amid broader investor activity reshaping local rentals.

North Carolina pulled a state jobs incentive for Relias after the company fell short of a 2016 pledge to add 450 Cary jobs; reporting links the shortfall in part to AI.

MoveBuddha names Wake Forest the nation’s most in‑demand suburb as search interest and home prices rise. We break down the numbers and what they mean for local buyers and sellers.

A Raleigh man pleaded guilty after police found machine‑gun conversion devices and multiple firearms parked between the State Fair and the Lenovo Center.

Fare & Fellow will close its Park Point RTP café this week after under two years; the downtown Durham location will remain open. Local reporting says the shop announced the move on social media.

Jean's By the Sea soft‑opened in Old West Durham, taking over the former Wimpy’s spot with oysters, Calabash baskets and coastal cocktails.

A late‑night shooting at Magnolia Pointe Apartments left a woman with life‑threatening injuries; police detained a suspect and are asking the public for tips.

State House Republicans have demanded a probe into Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools after videos posted by a teacher sparked criticism. The district says it is reviewing the posts.

Raleigh’s Longleaf Swine is taking over Luna’s downtown Carrboro spot and plans to open a Carrboro outpost later this year. The move brings the whole‑hog smoke to the Chapel Hill‑Carrboro scene.

Warm afternoon shifts to rain late Wednesday night. Gusty southwest winds and localized heavy bands may drop 2+ inches near US‑64.

A county slide deck posted on Tuesday lays out fast population growth, a big jump in home values and rising postsecondary credentials that will shape tax, school and workforce decisions.

JP's Pastry, a certified gluten-free bakery from Benson, will open at 7072 Highway 751 in Durham with a March 14 grand opening featuring giveaways and free samples.