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05/10/2026 · Brunswick County
Traffic Delay Expected on Old NC 86 Near Arthur Minnis Road
Hillsborough motorists should expect traffic delays on Old NC 86 near Arthur Minnis Road on April 29, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM due to crossline pipe replacement.
Tropical Storm Dexter Forms Off NC Coast, No Direct Threat
Tropical Storm Dexter spun to life late Monday off North Carolina's coast, marking the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Though moving away from the U.S. East Coast, state officials urge coastal residents to review preparedness plans amid active tropics. The system poses no threat to North Carolina landfall.
05/04/2026
CMPD Busts Major Fentanyl Ring, Arrests 12 in Multi-City Sweep
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, leading a multi-agency operation, arrested 12 suspects tied to a sprawling fentanyl distribution network plaguing North Carolina's urban centers. The takedown disrupts a deadly pipeline fueling overdoses across the state. Authorities seized significant narcotics, underscoring CMPD's push against the opioid crisis.
05/04/2026
Raleigh Office Vacancy Dips to 6.75% on Tech Demand Surge
Raleigh's office vacancy rate fell to 6.75% as tech firms fuel demand in the Triangle, bucking national trends. Hybrid work adaptations and a flight to quality Class A spaces are tightening the market. Reports signal stabilization after years of post-pandemic flux.
05/04/2026
Duke Energy Seeks NC Rate Hikes to Fund Reliability, Growth Investments
North Carolina's largest utility is pushing for rate increases totaling nearly $7 monthly for residential customers to recover winter fuel costs and bankroll new power projects. Duke Energy's plan aims to bolster grid reliability amid record demand and support the state's economic boom. Regulators now hold the fate of millions of household bills.
05/04/2026
Apple Secures Extension for 3,000-Job RTP Campus in NC
North Carolina has granted Apple a four-year extension to meet its ambitious hiring and investment goals for a massive Research Triangle Park campus, resetting the timeline amid construction delays. The tech giant, already employing hundreds locally, eyes machine learning and AI roles to fuel its East Coast expansion. State leaders hail the move as a boon for the Triangle's innovation economy.
05/04/2026
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