Novartis finalized plans for a 56,200‑sq‑ft API plant in Morrisville, expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint under a $23 billion plan.

A U.S. student-housing developer is reported to have joined Citrus Group and Galliard Homes to redevelop Durham’s Prince Bishops Place, shifting the scheme toward hundreds of student beds and refreshed retail.

Duke Energy, Thermo Fisher and large apartment owners top Orange County’s property‑tax rolls after a countywide revaluation; those concentrated bills could shape the July budget.

Taylor Morrison paid roughly $26M for about 95 acres at 45 Thompson Road and plans Rockyford, a 122‑home neighborhood of large ranch-style houses listed roughly $800K–$1M.

Durham is considering a 24-month pause on data centers and crypto mining as residents and officials raise alarms about water, power and housing tradeoffs. A May 4 hearing will decide the next steps.

Kane Realty has filed plans for an eight‑story, age‑restricted apartment building overlooking the I‑440 Beltline as part of the North Hills Innovation District expansion. The project joins other towers and mid‑rise work reshaping Midtown Raleigh.

A group of Charlotte investors paid $25 million for Adams Farm Shopping Center in Greensboro, a Harris Teeter‑anchored neighborhood center on West Gate City Boulevard.

AbbVie plans a $1.3 billion manufacturing campus in Durham that state officials say will create 730 jobs and tap state and local incentives.

Wake County approved schematic design for a new Wendell North Public Safety Station to co-locate EMS and Wendell Fire; construction is planned to start in late 2026.

Denver-based Solera Senior Living paid $60 million for Modena Cary and says it will invest in upgrades as it expands in the Triangle market.

A $100M Life Time Living tower is poised to break ground at The Exchange Raleigh, pairing an 80,000‑sq‑ft Life Time club and rooftop beach club with about 250 luxury rental units.

A Texas investor paid about $20M for a fully leased industrial building near RDU that houses local tenant Storr Office Environments and reflects strong industrial demand.

A 6-1 vote rezoned about 113 acres along U.S. 158 after packed public comment; residents warned of water, power and neighborhood impacts.