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Companies & People

Air Force names NC-developed FQ-44 as Anduril expands Triangle operation

MORRISVILLE — The Air Force has formally named the FQ-44 Fury, a North Carolina-developed autonomous aircraft tied to Anduril's expanding Triangle operation.

September 23, 2026

Economy & Workforce

TD forecasts NC will lead Southeast with 2.6% growth

RALEIGH — TD Economics forecasts North Carolina's economy will grow 2.6% in 2026, narrowly leading the Southeast as investment and job gains offset manufacturing weakness.

September 23, 2026

Development & Infrastructure

Charlotte metro single-family permits fall 28% through July

CHARLOTTE — Single-family permits in the Charlotte metro fell 28% through July, shrinking the authorized housing pipeline for builders, contractors and suppliers.

September 23, 2026

Development & Infrastructure

Lincoln County rejects 618-home Iron Gate rezoning

LINCOLNTON — Lincoln County commissioners rejected a rezoning request for a 507-acre, 618-home community near Iron Station.

September 22, 2026

Companies & People

Kingsdown lands Mattress Firm deal, expects added shifts

MEBANE - Kingsdown's exclusive Wesley collection agreement with Mattress Firm is expected to add production shifts and hiring at its North Carolina operation.

September 22, 2026

Development & Infrastructure

Southern Land plans 1,271-acre community at Chatham Park

PITTSBORO - Southern Land Company plans a 1,271-acre community and private golf club within Chatham Park, adding a major development proposal to Chatham County.

September 22, 2026

Companies & People

Aluma-Form plans $6.7 million Mocksville plant, more than 100 jobs

MOCKSVILLE - Aluma-Form plans to invest $6.7 million and employ more than 100 people as it moves plastic injection molding operations into Davie County.

September 22, 2026

Companies & People

Montauk opens $200 million swine-waste energy facility in Sampson County

TURKEY — Montauk Renewables opened a $200 million facility that turns swine waste into electricity, adding agricultural-energy capacity in Sampson County.

September 22, 2026

Development & Infrastructure

Charlotte restores support for $3.2 billion I-77 South project

CHARLOTTE — City Council voted 7-4 to restore support for the $3.2 billion I-77 South express-lanes project, reversing its May opposition.

September 22, 2026

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.

September 22, 2026

Development & Infrastructure

NC conditionally approves Duke’s $32.3 million Garner emergency department

GARNER — North Carolina regulators conditionally approved Duke Health's $32.3 million freestanding emergency department, with services scheduled to begin in December 2027.

September 21, 2026

Development & Infrastructure

Rosenberg USA buys $14.7 million Huntersville facility

HUNTERSVILLE — Rosenberg USA has purchased a 72,800-square-foot industrial facility for $14.7 million, roughly quadrupling the manufacturer’s Charlotte-area footprint.

September 21, 2026