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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

Habitat for Humanity of Wake County Celebrates 40 Years of Affordable Housing Solutions

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer In Wake and Johnston Counties, the affordable housing crisis is no longer a looming threat-it's a daily reality. One in four families in these counties are burdened by housing costs, spending over 30% of their income on shelter. This leaves little room for other essentials like food, education, transportation, and healthcare. This is where Habitat for Humanity of Wake County (Habitat Wake) steps in. Since

Governor Josh Stein Issues First Vetoes, Rejects Gun and Immigration Bills

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1536"] NC Newsline - Immigrant rights advocates call on North Carolinians to stand up against bills targeting undocumented immigrants in the state as part of an Immigrant Rights Advocacy Day on May 21, 2025.[/caption] By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer North Carolina Governor Josh Stein issued his first vetoes since taking office, rejecting three bills-Senate Bill 50, Senate Bill 153, and House Bill 318-while signing House Bill 126

‘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

GoTriangle Welcomes New President & CEO Dr. Brian Smith

By Jordan Meadows Staff Writer GoTriangle's newly appointed President and CEO, Dr. Brian Smith, has officially stepped into the role with a pragmatic focus on strengthening the foundation of the Triangle's regional transit system. At a press conference last Wednesday, Smith outlined his immediate priorities and long-term vision, emphasizing reliability, consistency, and collaboration as cornerstones for GoTriangle's future success. [caption id="attachment_12390" align="alignleft" width="368"] Dr. Brian Smith[/caption] Smith takes the helm