Feds Fine Durham-Based Energy Efficiency Company $722 Million
American Efficient says it was incentivizing energy savings at major companies. One Federal Energy Regulatory Commission member claims “their entire business is a scam.”
Hunky Dory Opens Record Store in Downtown Apex
Record shop owner Michael Bell said he chose Apex as the store’s fourth location for its charm.
Why Raleigh City Leaders Won’t Commit to a $200 Million Affordable Housing Bond
While council members support increasing Raleigh’s affordable housing stock, they cautioned against overburdening taxpayers and asking for too much on November ballots.
Sheldon Mitchell Reflects on a Decade Leading Urban Ministries of Durham
After ten years working with Durham’s primary homeless shelter, Mitchell is moving on to serve as CEO of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Triangle.
Duke Bought a Duplex That Housed a Thriving Community Space. Within Months, It Was Gone. Was That a Coincidence?
Duke has razed hundreds of homes over the decades to build out its Central Campus. A recent purchase on Swift Avenue is resurfacing questions about what that growth costs Durham.
Durham Aims for Affordable Housing on Old Police HQ Site
In a step forward for the long awaited project, the city is expected to review potential developers for 80 units of affordable housing at the Chapel Hill Street site—again.
Apex Is Well-Positioned to Attract Large Businesses, But Faces Headwinds, Experts Say
A lack of large land tracts, national instability, and AI are all factors the town will have to grapple with, council members discussed during a work session on future economic development.
More Business & Economy Coverage
Morrisville to Launch Affordable Housing Program for Government, School Employees
The three-year pilot program offers money to lower the cost of rent and cover security deposits.
Property Taxes Take Center Stage in Orange County Commissioners Race
Residents are voicing concerns about rising and sometimes inequitable property taxes.
Raleigh’s Highly Anticipated Moore Square Apartments Affordable Housing Development Scrapped
The project, which has been in the works since 2022, would have added 160 affordable apartments downtown.
As Chatham Considers Moratorium, Wake County Residents Continue Opposition to Proposed Apex Data Center
The Apex proposal has drawn concerns from residents, the local police and fire chiefs, and even congressional candidates.
Durham Will Test Out a Day Shelter with Homelessness Services
The one-year pilot program will provide basic needs and job support programs with the hope of moving Durhamites out of homelessness.
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.