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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…

September 18, 2026

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…

September 18, 2026

Government & Business

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.

September 18, 2026

Government & Business

Judge allows 750-megawatt Chatham data center despite moratorium

PITTSBORO — A Superior Court judge has ruled that Eco TIP West may continue pursuing a proposed 750-megawatt data center campus in Chatham County despite the county's temporary…

September 18, 2026

Development & Infrastructure

Digital Realty builds 12-megawatt Uptown Charlotte data center

CHARLOTTE — Digital Realty is constructing a 200,000-square-foot, 12-megawatt fourth building at its Uptown data center campus.

September 18, 2026

Development & Infrastructure

ESJ Capital buys 144-unit Kannapolis complex for $29.5 million

KANNAPOLIS — ESJ Capital Partners acquired the 144-unit Bridges of Cabarrus apartment complex for $29.5 million, entering the Charlotte-area multifamily market.

September 18, 2026

Economy & Workforce

North Carolina adds 65,600 payroll jobs as unemployment falls to 3.5%

RALEIGH — North Carolina added 65,600 nonfarm payroll jobs over the year through August as the state unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.

September 18, 2026

Economy & Workforce

Comfort First plans permanent Sanford layoff affecting 67 workers

SANFORD — Comfort First Heating & Cooling reported a permanent layoff affecting 67 workers at its Sanford operation, effective Nov. 16.

September 18, 2026

Companies & People

Kincell Bio, Cellipont complete merger to form Kincellis

DURHAM — Kincell Bio and Cellipont Bioservices completed a merger combining three U.S. cell-therapy development and manufacturing sites under Kincellis Advanced Therapies.

September 18, 2026

Development & Infrastructure

Wilmington Holiday Inn Express sells for $12.95 million

WILMINGTON — A 109-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites on Medical Center Drive sold for $12.95 million in a completed ownership transfer.

September 18, 2026

Development & Infrastructure

Construction starts on $11.3 million Beaufort youth club

BEAUFORT — Construction has started on an $11.3 million Boys & Girls Club facility, the first capital project under a $35 million seven-county campaign.

September 17, 2026

Economy & Workforce

Regional Acceptance plans eastern NC closures affecting 253 workers

GREENVILLE - Regional Acceptance plans permanent closures affecting 253 employees across its Greenville and Winterville operations, according to new state WARN records.

September 17, 2026