Bond Bust Benches Cary Arena, Clears Stage for Ballet at South Hills
After Cary voters rejected funding for a South Hills sports center, developers are pivoting to an arts-led plan anchored by Carolina Ballet while small shops face relocation pain.
Person County Axes Microsoft Megasite Power Player In Sudden Shake-Up
Person County dismissed its economic‑development director Brandy Lynch, who helped bring Microsoft to a 1,350‑acre megasite. The change raises questions about transparency as permitting approaches.
Navy Lease Brings 444 Jobs to Kinston's TransPark
A U.S. Navy lease at the NC Global TransPark will create about 444 jobs and anchor a large C-130 maintenance complex in Kinston. State funds and grants back the multi‑hundred‑million dollar build.
Tiny Ocracoke Locks Up Waterfront Gem, Keeps Big Developers At Bay
Deed-based easements now shield Ocracoke’s Community Square — five historic storefronts and docks — from demolition as demand for coastal property rises. The move aims to keep the fish house and waterfront uses intact.
Disney’s 4,000-Home Fantasy Land Poised To Transform Tiny Pittsboro
Disney revealed new renderings and member perks for Asteria, a 4,000+‑home Storyliving community at Chatham Park, including a Second Star Club and a reservable Lost Key Cottage. Sales are expected to begin in 2027.
King Charles Lot Showdown: Raleigh Council Backs Four-Home Split
Council approved removing a neighborhood overlay on a 0.69‑acre King Charles Road lot, allowing the owner to split the parcel and add multiple homes amid pushback. The vote underscores a broader city debate over density and local protections.
Pinehurst's Sandhills Shake-Up: New Course, Luxe Cottages and a Foodie Fix
Pinehurst is pairing its championship legacy with fresh expansion: a new Coore & Crenshaw course, on‑site cottages and new dining are reshaping the resort.
Lorimer Road Blowup: Southwest Raleigh Neighbors Revolt Over Senior Apartment Plan
Avent West residents are contesting Lorimer Spring, a 60-unit senior affordable project after trees were cleared on the site. City and county gap financing is part of the funding plan.
Greensboro Hotel Clan Snaps Up Land By RDU And Duke, Betting Big On Triangle Boom
Greensboro operator Daly Seven bought land near RDU and parcels near Duke University Hospital, signaling plans for more Triangle hotels. Permits and planning filings will show what comes next.












