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Raleigh stands on business, ranking among the nation’s best metros for business longevity in a recent report released by Squarespace.
Speaking of big business, 12 NC companies landed on the 2026 Fortune 500 list, including Bank of America (No. 20), First Citizens Bank (No. 309), Advance Auto Parts (No. 461) and Martin Marietta (No. 532).
Driving to Canada just got a little easier. A new bridge over the Detroit River officially opened in July, serving as a critical route for trade, jobs and tourism between Canada and the U.S.
Raleighites will see a $101.5 million affordable housing bond on the November ballot, which will help fund projects over the next four years.
Digging up herstory: Scientists found 20 ancient hominins in a cave in South Africa… all of which are female.
Back to office? Highwoods Properties is betting on it. Raleigh’s largest office landlord has filed plans with the city for a 13-story office building at West Hargett Street, resulting in what could be the first new office tower built Downtown since 400H in 2021.
Maybe it’s *not* the end of the buzz as we know it. 74% of Gen Z is now drinking—up from 66% three years ago—with most ordering cocktails as opposed to beer or wine.
What social media dreams are made of? Arizona State University has launched a new Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation, a four-year degree focused on becoming a professional content creator, digital storyteller and influencer.
Watch your water. Despite recent rain improving North Carolina’s drought, changing water quality remains a concern due to sediment and other pollutants from runoff.
Not exactly a ~grape~ situation, nationwide wine sales are at their lowest in more than two decades, leading some California wineries to burn vineyards or tear out grapes.
The antisunscreen movement has taken off, with the hashtag #NoSunscreen clocking 11 million views and counting—not to mention a 2024 survey found 1 in 7 adults under the age of 35 believe daily sunscreen use is more harmful than direct sun exposure.
The bus stops here. The Wake County Public School System is set to reduce bus service at 20 schools as the school district struggles to recruit enough bus drivers.
In other WCPSS news, the Wake County Board of Education approved a 25-cent price increase for school breakfast and lunch for the 2026–27 school year, marking the fifth consecutive price hike.
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