Charlotte lands 2,000 finance jobs as SMBC picks Uptown for second U.S. headquarters
Charlotte NC – SMBC chose Uptown Charlotte for a second U.S. headquarters, with 2,000 jobs planned through 2032 and a state incentive tied to results.
North Carolina
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Guilford County budget town halls start as Greensboro taxpayers weigh revaluation, services, and spending priorities
Greensboro NC – Guilford County’s April 14 budget town hall gives residents a chance to weigh spending priorities while property reappraisal appeals stay open through May 15.
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Fayetteville stays in North Carolina’s rail pipeline, but the Raleigh route is still early-stage
Fayetteville NC – A proposed passenger rail link to Raleigh remains active, but state and federal records show the corridor is still in early planning, not construction.
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Durham’s old police headquarters site is moving toward 80 affordable homes. What happens next?
Durham NC – Durham is moving toward an 80-unit affordable-housing concept at its old police headquarters site, but key development details are still unresolved.
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Charlotte transit riders could see more fare checks and visible security as CATS updates its safety plan
Charlotte NC – CATS told Charlotte leaders riders should expect more visible security and fare checks, while bigger transit-policing changes remain farther off.
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Charlotte riders can now weigh in on proposed CATS fare changes that would charge for the Gold Line and end paper transfers
CATS opened public comment on proposed Charlotte fare changes that would add Gold Line fares, end paper transfers and expand some discounts. ([charlottenc.gov](https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/News/CATS-Announces-Public-Comment-Period-and-Public-Hearing-for-Proposed-Fare-Modernization-Program-Changes))
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Utility costs, school funding and diversion policy set Fayetteville’s April agenda
Fayetteville, NC – April 4, 2026 – Utility fees, school budget planning and state-backed diversion work are shaping Fayetteville’s local policy week.
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Housing, Budget Pressures and Infrastructure Stay Central in Durham
Durham, NC – April 4, 2026 – Housing, utility costs, school budgeting and transit planning remain at the center of Durham’s local policy debate.
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Charlotte Daily: Transit Fares, I-77 Maps, and Stadium Oversight
Charlotte, NC – April 4, 2026 – Transit fare changes, I-77 lane maps, and new oversight for stadium financing shape Charlotte’s local policy agenda.
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Budget Talks, Transit Upgrades and Housing Incentives Lead Winston-Salem Headlines
Winston-Salem, NC – April 3, 2026 – City leaders advance budget talks, transit upgrades, and housing incentives as new data highlights growth pressures.
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Housing Pressure Rises as Transit and Education Events Draw Focus in Raleigh
Raleigh, NC – April 3, 2026 – New data show rising housing stress as transit planning and public education events bring policy debates to the forefront.
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Greensboro Sees $1B in Construction Growth as Road Closures and Health Events Shape the Week
Greensboro, NC – April 3, 2026 – New data shows $1B in construction, NCDOT plans road closures, and Guilford County highlights maternal health efforts.
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Water Rates, I-295 Funding and School Budget Pressures Lead Fayetteville Agenda
Fayetteville, NC – April 3, 2026 – City Council weighs water rate hike, NCDOT advances I-295 funding, and county schools review budget gaps.
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Housing, Affordability and Equity Take Center Stage in Durham’s Growth Push
Durham, NC – April 3, 2026 – New housing projects and fresh data on affordability highlight a pivotal week for Durham’s growth and equity goals.
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Jobs, Transit Changes and New Towers Lead Charlotte’s Growth Week
Charlotte, NC – April 3, 2026 – Major jobs, transit changes, and new mixed-use towers signal another big week for growth and redevelopment across the Queen City.
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Downtown Support Efforts, School Board Races and Business Closures Lead Local Updates
Winston-Salem, NC – April 2, 2026 – City leaders eye downtown support plans, school board races take shape, and Triad restaurant closures raise concerns.
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BRT Construction Nears, Council Holds Budget Talks as Raleigh Weighs Growth Priorities
Raleigh, NC – April 2, 2026 – Transit construction, budget talks and job growth data highlight a pivotal week for Raleigh’s growth plans.
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Housing Affordability, Child Care Plan and Easter Travel Pause Lead Nashville Headlines
Nashville, TN – April 2, 2026 – A new housing poll, child care funding push and TDOT’s Easter construction pause top this week’s local policy news.
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Greensboro Contractor Surrenders License, Major Gift Renames Health Center, Police Investigate Fatal Shooting
Greensboro, NC – April 2, 2026 – A contractor surrenders his license, Cone Health announces a $1.5M gift, and police investigate a deadly shooting.
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DMV Expansion, Tour Stop, and Lottery Win Lead Fayetteville Updates
Fayetteville, NC – April 2, 2026 – DMV kiosks expand services, J. Cole adds a hometown tour stop, and a $50K Powerball win lifts local spirits.
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Durham Weighs Utility Costs, Zoning Changes, and Budget Pressures
Durham, NC – April 2, 2026 – Utility rate debates, zoning changes, and budget strain top local government discussions this week.
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Transit Funding, Housing Incentives and Water Rates Lead Charlotte’s Week
Charlotte, NC – April 2, 2026 – City leaders advance transit funding plans, approve housing incentives, and review new water rate data this week.