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Warrant: multiple shootings at Durham Housing Authority property connected, retaliatory
A new search warrant shows at least five shootings in Durham were retaliatory, after another murder. In that document, Durham Police say a murder in February at a Durham Housing Authority complex spurred retaliatory shootings over of the span of seven months.
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33 people move from Raleigh encampment into housing
Wake County’s Wake at Home initiative connected 33 people living at a Raleigh encampment with housing and support.
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Raleigh leaders outline three-pronged plan to tackle affordable housing shortfall
Raleigh housing leaders say increasing the overall housing supply, expanding affordable options and preventing homelessness are key to keeping up with the city’s rapid growth.
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5 Housing submarkets in North Carolina cities that smart tech relocations are targeting
If you are thinking of relocating to North Carolina, here are 5 emerging neighborhoods perfect to move to.
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Stein approves budget additions, expands access to ‘granny flats’ in NC cities
Stein signed what’s known as a regulatory reform bill, as well as technical corrections and additions to the recently approved state budget Tuesday.
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Man found dead near Durham Housing Authority community
Durham police are investigating after a 21-year-old man was found dead near East Weaver Street early Tuesday morning.
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Charlotte housing development impacting honeybee farms
Beekeepers near Charlotte say housing developments can threaten honeybee populations.
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Cary Town Council votes to table Lochmere affordable housing
The Cary Town Council has tabled a vote that would allow the Raleigh Housing Authority to buy the Amberwood at Lochmere apartment complex and turn it into affordable housing.
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Raleigh Housing Authority seeks Cary approval to buy 340-unit apartment complex
The Raleigh Housing Authority is seeking Cary’s approval to buy Amberwood at Lochmere and preserve all 340 apartments as affordable housing for at least 30 years. The deal would prevent potential rent hikes but would likely cost Cary and Wake County about $219,000 a year in property-tax revenue.
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Shaw dorm that caught fire will not reopen this school year, students scramble to find new housing
The university confirmed to WRAL Investigates that Dimple Newsome is not expected to reopen until next year. It comes after a fire shut down the dorm in February.
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Wake at Home: a new initiative to support those experiencing homelessness
Wake County Continuum of Care is launching Wake at Home, a program designed to help people move off the streets and into stable housing. The goal is to strengthen the local community’s ability to end homelessness for more people.
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Raleigh Housing Authority plans to take over Cary apartments, residents push back
Raleigh Housing Authority plans to take over Amberwood at Lochmere apartments in Cary. Residents are questioning what the adoption would mean for the complex and nearby communities.
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Fact-check: Trump says illegal immigration caused 40% rise in housing costs
With affordability in the spotlight, President Donald Trump and his administration have sought to tie rising housing costs to illegal immigration under his predecessor, President Joe Biden.
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New affordable housing development coming to downtown Raleigh
The Raleigh City Council approved nearly $1.24 million in funding and a long-term land lease to support construction of 28 affordable rental homes on city-owned land near East and Cabarrus streets.
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Trump said Americans' finances don't motivate him in Iran talks. How are people doing economically?
President Donald Trump’s recent answer to a question about how Americans are faring economically sparked claims of callousness.
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Property tax freeze passes legislature, heads to Gov. Stein
The bill is part of a broader push by legislators in the Republican-controlled General Assembly to address affordability for North Carolinians ahead of the midterm elections.
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Wake County leaders blame a 'nonprofit loophole' for hike in property taxes
Wake County and state leaders want to tackle a growing affordable housing tax loophole they say is costing local governments millions in revenue.
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Granny-flat bill stokes power struggle over zoning between state and NC cities
North Carolina legislative leaders are expected to vote next week on a bill that would make it easier for homeowners to build auxiliary housing units in cities. The effort is escalating a debate over who should control growth in North Carolina.
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Stein, NC lawmakers push housing affordability proposals
Gov. Josh Stein signed a housing affordability executive order as lawmakers debate proposals tied to affordable housing development.
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Durham City council approves $4.5 million funding for affordable housing crisis
Durham city leaders approved multi-million dollars in funds to tackle the ongoing affordable housing challenges.
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NC lawmakers advance proposed property tax cap, affordable housing exemption
The state House of Representatives’ Finance Committee on Tuesday voted to advance a proposed state constitutional amendment restricting how much city and county governments could raise property taxes each year.
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Wake County leaders adopt new budget, includes recommended 2-cent property tax increase
Wake County Manager David Ellis has proposed a 2027 budget featuring a 2-cent property tax increase to address a funding shortfall, which he attributes to uncompensated state-level responsibilities and the Blue Ridge loophole.
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The developer behind North Hills, Smoky Hollow could bring nearly 500 new homes to Cary
Kane Realty wants to start construction next year. However, the Cary Town Council still has to approve each project.
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Minimum wage, housing affordability, data center crackdown among NC Democrats' 2026 priorities
A minimum wage hike and a crackdown on data centers are unlikely to be received well by pro-business Republicans in the GOP-controlled state legislature. But housing affordability is an area where there could be bipartisan compromise.
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More affordable apartments are coming to Raleigh. Are they within reach?
On Tuesday, the City of Raleigh approved five new developments that will bring nearly 500 new homes to the area. The projects are apart of the city's affordable housing plans.
