Government & Business
Regional board revives $4.3 billion I-77 South toll project
CHARLOTTE — A 64-5 regional vote restored the $4.3 billion I-77 South toll-lane project to NCDOT's public-private delivery process.
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UNC panel backs $1.25 million for Lineberger expansion planning
A UNC-Chapel Hill committee backed a $1.25 million planning increase for the Lineberger expansion, bringing advance-planning authority to $2 million.
Government & Business
Gaston County approves incentives for 150-job Project Legacy
GASTONIA — Gaston County approved its highest-level incentive for Project Legacy, a prospect considering $70 million to $75 million and at least 150 jobs.
Government & Business
Rowan County approves incentives for 280-job Project Tribe
SALISBURY - Rowan County commissioners approved a five-year performance grant for Project Tribe, a confidential manufacturer considering a 280-job, roughly $63 million operation in the county.
Government & Business
Wake County vote advances $2 billion WakeMed-Atrium combination
RALEIGH — Wake County commissioners voted 5-2 to advance WakeMed’s proposed combination with Atrium Health, clearing the local authorization needed for regulatory review.
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Sanford backs $1 billion manufacturing project with incentives
SANFORD — Sanford City Council approved an estimated $39.5 million incentive package for an unnamed manufacturer planning a $1.002 billion investment and more than 1,950 jobs.
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Most NC local parking minimums end Jan. 1
RALEIGH — Most North Carolina local governments will lose the authority to enforce minimum off-street parking requirements beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
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Fayetteville State secures $10 million defense AI award
FAYETTEVILLE — Fayetteville State has secured a five-year, $10 million federal defense award to expand applied AI research, hire faculty and train student researchers.
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Settlement reported in lawsuit over North Carolina’s $100 million eCourts system
GREENSBORO — A settlement has been reported in litigation against Tyler Technologies over North Carolina’s $100 million statewide eCourts system, with a final agreement due Oct. 16.
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Court ruling reopens path for $156 million NC solar award
RALEIGH — A federal judge has vacated the EPA’s cancellation of Solar for All, reopening a path for North Carolina’s $156 million EnergizeNC award while an appeal remains…
Government & Business
Revised WakeMed-Atrium deal adds $150 million county payment
RALEIGH — Revised terms for WakeMed’s proposed combination with Atrium Health would add $150 million for county health programs and require at least $2 billion in capital spending…
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NC regulators deny Duke’s 240-megawatt Richmond County turbine plan
RALEIGH — North Carolina regulators denied Duke Energy Progress’ application to build a 240-megawatt natural-gas turbine at its Smith Energy Complex in Richmond County.