Macerich Acquires Market-Dominant Crabtree Mall in Raleigh, NC for $290 million

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Macerich Company (NYSE: MAC) (the "Company" or "Macerich"), a leading owner, operator and developer of major retail properties in top markets, today announced the acquisition of Crabtree Mall, a market-dominant, Class A retail center totaling approximately 1.3 million square feet in Raleigh, NC for $290 million. "Crabtree checks all the boxes for pursuing opportunistic external growth with its strong traffic and sales,

Teen suspect, charged in fatal Juneteenth festival shooting in Anderson, faces judge

By: Terry Benjamin II, Greenville News A teenager charged in the murder of an Anderson County mother during a Juneteenth celebration was denied bond on June 23. As the judge read the charges of murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, the victim's family could be heard sobbing. Anderson County Magistrate Court Judge James White denied bond for Tiyelle Rakelle Demon Hollings, 18, of Anderson on June

The First Case Of Measles Identified In North Carolina

[caption id="attachment_12454" align="alignnone" width="1760"] RF._.studio / Pexels[/caption] NC DHHS-The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed a case of measles in a child who was visiting Forsyth and Guilford counties. The child became ill while traveling to NC from another country where measles outbreaks have recently been reported. To protect the individual and their family's privacy, no additional information about this individual will be released. This is

‘A purpose in this world’: Older adults fear elimination of program that helps them find work

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Mike Leslie, 66, helps manage the fleet of staff vehicles at the Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments, a support services agency in Huntsville, Ala. Leslie got the job through a workforce development program for older adults that could see its funding eliminated by Congress. (Photo by Anna Claire Vollers/Stateline)[/caption] HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Mike Leslie, 66, sits at a desk beneath the buzz of fluorescent

NATO leaders gather Tuesday for what could be a historic summit, or one marred by divisions

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump and his NATO counterparts are due to gather Tuesday for a summit that could unite the world's biggest security organization around a new defense spending pledge or widen divisions among the 32 allies. Just a week ago, things had seemed rosy. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte was optimistic the European members and Canada would commit to invest at least as much of their economic growth on

Wilson Auto Shop Under Fire After Juneteenth Remarks Caught on Video

WILSON, N.C. - A car repair shop in Wilson is receiving major backlash after comments made by employees about Juneteenth were caught on surveillance video and widely shared online. The video, taken at Synergy Auto Care on Wednesday, shows a moment in the shop's waiting area that many viewers found disrespectful to the significance of the federally recognized holiday. In the footage, a customer asks, "Why are the banks closed

Violence at Juneteenth celebration in Greenwood raises concerns over event safety measures

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) - As Juneteenth festivities continue in Tulsa's historic Greenwood District, safety concerns have risen after a violent altercation during Thursday night's events. A fight broke out that left one person unconscious and sent a wave of panic through the crowd as many fled to safety. Some witnesses reported seeing individuals with firearms. "We were in a dance circle just dancing around and then all of a sudden, everybody

Billions of login credentials have been leaked online, Cybernews researchers say

NEW YORK (AP) - Researchers at cybersecurity outlet Cybernews say that billions of login credentials have been leaked and compiled into datasets online, giving criminals "unprecedented access" to accounts consumers use each day. According to a report published this week, Cybernews researchers have recently discovered 30 exposed datasets that each contain a vast amount of login information - amounting to a total of 16 billion compromised credentials. That includes user passwords for

Gov. Josh Stein issues his first vetoes on concealed carry, immigration bills

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signs a bill into law at the governor's mansion on June 13, 2025. (Photo: Galen Bacharier/NC Newsline)[/caption] By: Galen Bacharier and Rob Schofield  NC Newsline - Governor Josh Stein issued the first vetoes of his administration on Friday, rejecting a trio of controversial measures sent to him by the General Assembly last week. Permitless concealed carry Senate Bill 50 would allow North Carolinians over 18

A divided NC elections board grants the Green Party official status

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] Members of the North Carolina Board of Elections are sworn into office on May 7, 2025. (Photo: Lynn Bonner/NC Newsline)[/caption] By: Lynn Bonner NC Newsline - The state Board of Elections voted 3-2 along party lines to once again recognize the Green Party after a discussion over whether it qualified. Republicans supported recognition, while Democrats were opposed. The official status means that voters can continue to register