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Raleigh's zoning reform has ushered in more housing options
Raleigh's zoning reform has been one of the most effective policies in the country at creating more housing, Patrick Young, Raleigh's director of planning and development, told the Raleigh City Council. Why it matters: Raleigh's ongoing tweaks to its zoning code are similar to the efforts of many cities across...
NC Senate Republicans attempt to revive medical marijuana, again
Medical marijuana legalization is back on the table in North Carolina, after its biggest Republican proponent moved this week to add it to a related bill making its way through the legislature. Why it matters: State lawmakers have spent years debating how to carefully regulate medical marijuana to no avail. And yet, the state is among the most lax in its regulation of hemp products, some of which can offer some of the same psychoactive effects as weed. Driving the news: This year's renewed push to legalize medical marijuana comes as the legislature is now moving to regulate hemp consumables,...
Writer Ron Shelton is bringing a new Bull Durham musical to Durham
"Bull Durham," the cult favorite story of love and minor league baseball, is returning to the Bull City come September — this time in the form of a musical. Why it matters: Ron Shelton, the writer of the 1988 movie, and several co-creators hope the local showing will drum up enough financing and interest to take it to Broadway.Driving the news: Theatre Raleigh, Raleigh's professional nonprofit theater company, will produce "Bull Durham, A New Musical". It will run at Duke University's Reynolds Industries Theater from Sept. 10-22.The big picture: Nearly four decades on, "Bull Durham, " starring Kevin Costner, Susan...
Raleigh Iron Works is getting a new coffee shop called Fare & Fellow
Fare & Fellow, a Triangle-based coffee shop, plans to open a new location at the recently built Raleigh Iron Works development early next year.State of play: Raleigh Iron Works, one of the largest new live-work-and-play developments in the Triangle, has landed several prominent tenants since opening last year, including Raleigh chef Scott Crawford's Brodeto, the entertainment and dining space Jaguar Bolera and an office from Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet.Driving the news: Founded by Raleigh resident Lindsay Grescock, this will be Fare & Fellow's first location in the city.It has an existing location in Research Triangle Park and another being built in the N.C. Mutual tower in downtown Durham, which is expected to open later this summer.What to expect: In addition to serving coffee and pastries from Union Special, Fare & Fellow will offer sandwiches and small meals.
Heat indices will hit dangerously high levels this weekend in the Triangle
Note: Forecast as of June 17, 3pm ET; Data: National Weather Service; Map: Jared Whalen/AxiosHeat indices will hit dangerously high levels this weekend in the Triangle, as the entire East Coast gets hit by a heat wave. Why it matters: It's the first dangerous heat wave of the year, and it is coming earlier than usual, Axios' Andrew Freedman writes. It also brings heightened risks for the very young and elderly and those with chronic health conditions. Driving the news: Heat index values, or what the outside temperature feels like to the human body, will hit between 103 to 105 in...
Raleigh city council reverses, votes down proposed west Raleigh tax
Raleigh City Council voted down a measure Tuesday that would have levied an additional tax on a portion of west Raleigh that's home to some of the city's biggest attractions: PNC Arena, the N.C. Museum of Art and the state fairgrounds. Why it matters: With two stadiums, a hospital, a vet school, greenways, parks, and soon a new state health department campus that will house some 2,500 employees, the area is busy. And it's about to get busier.Context: The tax would have generated hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to provide more services to keep the rapidly growing area, known...
Prospects, an upscale diner in Raleigh's Glenwood South, closes permanently
Prospects Craft Kitchen, an upscale diner that opened in Raleigh's Glenwood South neighborhood in December, has closed permanently, chef Alex Ricci tells Axios. Why it matters: Despite its short run, Prospects turned out some of Raleigh's most creative dishes, with Ricci oftentimes using entirely local ingredients to refresh its offering.The restaurant, which opened in the former Rainbow Luncheonette space on North West Street, offered an intimate eating experience, with an open kitchen and staff often bantering with customers at the bar.Driving the news: Prospects' last dinner service was earlier this month. Its closure was due to a disagreement over Ricci's...
Boom Supersonic wrapped up construction on its supersonic jet factory in Greensboro
Boom Supersonic has wrapped up construction on its Superfactory in Greensboro, where it'll manufacture supersonic passenger jets. Why it matters: Boom has ambitious plans to transform commercial air travel with its supersonic aircraft Overture, which it's calling "the world's fastest airliner." Between the lines: Located at the Piedmont Triad International Airport, Boom's factory has the capacity to produce 33 Overture aircraft per year, the company said in a statement Monday.The company plans to add an assembly line that will double its production capacity.The Superfactory campus will also include a delivery center where carriers such as United Airlines, American Airlines and...
North Carolina shines at the U.S. Open at Pinehurst
Unbelievable golf tournament, that was. Yes, but: To be very serious for a minute. The most delightful moment of the U.S. Open for North Carolinians in attendance at Pinehurst was that glorious breath when we turned into the food vendors' area and saw the words Merritt's Store and Grill. Why it matters: Bacon. Lettuce. Tomato.Yes, this was that Merritt's, the Chapel Hill institution, serving up their world-famous "love sandwich" to the general public. We had at least four between us over the week.What else we ateSeveral North Carolina businesses snagged prime marketing at the tournament, including Parker's Barbecue out of...
Bryson DeChambeau won the US Open and captured the hearts of fans in Pinehurst
Bryson DeChambeau did what many of us do at Pinehurst: come as one version of himself, and leave as another.Why it matters: Once one of golf's most provocative antagonists, DeChambeau gathered waves of supporters over his four-day parade around the No. 2 course, capped by an eruption on the final green Sunday after his putt to capture the U.S. Open Championship in the village long known for its healing powers.The big picture: Golf may not strike everybody's fancy, but the people who do care about it really, really care. And Pinehurst cares more than any other place in the country.DeChambeau,...
Where NC mortgage holders are underwater on their home loans
Data: Attom; Map: Jacque Schrag/AxiosWhile most U.S. homeowners are sitting on a mountain of home equity after years of rising house prices, a number of mortgage holders in some pockets of North Carolina are underwater on their loans. Why it matters: That means these folks owe more on the mortgage than their home is worth, which puts them in a horrendous financial situation if they need to sell their house, Axios' Brianna Crane writes. Zoom in: Rocky Mount had some of the highest percentages in the state of homeowners with underwater mortgages as of the first quarter of this year,...
Some of the Triangle's best sushi is located inside a gas station
Some of the Triangle's best sushi is found in one of the unlikeliest places — a gas station in Apex.Why it matters: Chef Bird Owattragool has built a loyal following at Akami Sushi, an intimate sushi bar located in the back of a Han-Dee Hugo's.What to expect: Behind what used to be a Subway deli counter, Owattragool expertly cuts a rotating cast of fresh fish like tuna, bluefin, amberjack and red snapper.His team of chefs makes rolls that dance across flavor profiles, from classics like dragon and spider rolls to adventurous in-house creations. For those looking for a more stripped-down...
How to celebrate Juneteenth in the Triangle this weekend
Juneteenth is just five days away, and this weekend will be packed with events to celebrate. The June 19 holiday commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas learned they'd been freed.🎶 Listen to music, play yard games and grab lunch from food trucks at John Chavis Memorial Park on Friday from 11am to 1pm. 🌳 Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to take in an afternoon of entertainment and food at the Capital City Juneteenth Celebration 2024 on Saturday at Harvey Hill at Dix Park in Raleigh starting at noon.🎨 Head to Pittsboro on Saturday for...
Pinehurst No. 2 is one of North Carolina's top destinations for making memories
As the first fans of this U.S. Open entered Pinehurst No. 2 on Monday, I found my gaze fixed on a new clock. A four-sided Rolex recently replaced a two-sided coin-shaped one that had stood between the 1st and 18th holes for years.Why it matters: Look, it's just a clock, but this minor detail derailed me. I've been coming to this place — and writing about this place — for more than two decades. I've witnessed professionals sink championship-winning putts on the 18th green and amateurs win Putter Boy trophies. I've celebrated milestone birthdays with my brother here. I proposed...
Insufficient childcare is costing NC $5.65 billion, a new report shows
Here's a mind-boggling stat: Problems with child care are costing North Carolina's economy $5.65 billion annually, according to a report released by the NC Chamber Wednesday. Why it matters: Almost 3 in 10 child care centers throughout North Carolina say they'd be forced to close if state lawmakers don't step in with financial support when pandemic-era grants expire at the end of this month, Axios' Katie Peralta Soloff reported.Driving the news: Already, issues with affording or finding child care create an estimated cost of $4.3 billion for North Carolina businesses, the report found, due to employees leaving jobs or missing...
How to talk about the U.S. Open at Pinehurst with your golf-obsessed friends
You don't need to love golf to take pride in the U.S. Open in Pinehurst. You simply need to love North Carolina and a good story or few.Why it matters: With the USGA's recent investment in making this Sandhills village an "anchor site" for its national championship, Pinehurst enters this U.S. Open as the unofficial beating heart of American golf for the next generation — in the same way that Tobacco Road is the heart of college basketball, and Lexington is the pulse of pork barbecue.If you want to look smart among your golf-obsessed friends, here's how to fake it.The...
Meet the Raleigh designer making waves across the U.S.
Raleigh-based designer Maggie Dillon was recently recognized by elite interior design magazine House Beautiful in its annual Next Wave Class of 2024.Why it matters: The list highlights the big up-and-coming names in interiors across the U.S. There are only 13 spots and two North Carolina designers received a nod.Dillon's delightful approach to design is all about feeling good in your home — and it shows. Think floral wallpaper, purposeful pops of color, whimsy. I've followed her online for years and even photos of her spaces bring me joy! What's next: I had the chance to ask her a few questions about her work.Describe your design style in three words.Patterned, eclectic, layered.What's one home design trend you're loving right now?Hand-painted everything!What's one trend past its prime?I try not to dig too into trends, but I do typically take on a "more is more" approach.Best local spot for home decor or furniture?Hands down, Union Camp Collective!Where do you find inspiration?All over: travel, design publications, social media, art and fashion trends!Mind sharing a little about your offerings?We are a full-service interior design firm that welcomes further conversation from anyone inquiring.
10 best public golf courses around the Triangle, ranked
The Triangle is home to some fantastic, accessible golf courses. Craig Walton grew up in the area and has played them all several times.Walton, who lives in Raleigh, runs the RDUgolf Tour, a community for golfers across central N.C.He's put together a ranking of the Triangle's 10 best public or semi-private courses, including details like pricing and scorecard. While Walton works in corporate finance, golf is his passion.Five criteria were used to determine the top 10 courses:The "Wow" Factor: something about the course that is unique and makes you want to come back.Conditions: factoring in current and general trends of...
Ionna, an EV charger company backed by 7 automakers, will add 200 jobs in Durham
An electric vehicle charger manufacturer backed by some of the world's largest automakers has picked Durham for its global headquarters. Why it matters: Ionna — whose chargers are used by BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis — will create 203 new jobs in Durham by 2029, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. Driving the news: Ionna will receive approximately $3.9 million in state incentives if it meets hiring and investment goals in Durham County.Zoom in: Ionna was founded with the goal of creating a new, high-powered charging network with at least 30,000 chargers. The minimum average wage for the new jobs would be $128,457, according to the Commerce Department. The company was also considering expanding in Austin, Texas, before selecting Durham. Ionna was founded earlier this year, and many of its executives come from the car industry, The Verge reported. Its new headquarters in Durham will be focused on helping automakers address charging issues following software updates, tackle customer issues closer to the source, and offer interoperability testing.
PFAS contamination is widespread across North Carolina's drinking system, a new report finds
Drinking water for at least 2.5 million North Carolinians is contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at rates exceeding the Environmental Protection Agency's new standards, according to a new report from the nonprofit advocacy group the Environmental Working Group. Why it matters: Exposure to certain levels of these synthetic compounds, referred to collectively as "forever chemicals," has been linked to adverse health effects in humans and animals, including an increased risk of cancer, Axios previously reported.Catch up quick: The chemicals are often used to make nonstick or stain-resistant coatings. They're also in products like firefighting foam and other goods...
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