One Triangle CEO took home about $25M in 2025 and local public‑company chiefs pulled in roughly $192M combined, much of it in stock awards and one‑time grants.

AdvanceTEC and parent Equans are investing about $7.5M to expand their Clayton plant, adding 160 jobs with average pay near $90K and nearly doubling local staff.

Nike has closed its Fenton location in Cary, leaving a high‑profile vacancy at the mixed‑use center as the brand trims stores during a national turnaround. Local shoppers noticed the shutdown this week.