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As $30M land deal advances, Triangle families seeking relocation aid are turned away

The confrontation marked the latest step in a months‑long effort by the community to secure relocation support as the $30 million sale of the 27-acre mobile-home park moves forward — a deal that will displace 140 families in one of the region’s tightest housing markets.

triangle news – INDYWeek

Advocates Call on Cary to Invest More in Affordable Housing

Chloe Courtney Bohl: A coalition of community and religious groups wants the town to put a housing bond on the ballot in 2027 and bolster its affordable housing budget, which has declined.

Business Features – The Assembly NC

Brought to You By Japan, But Made in Mebane

America’s growing appetite for the fruity, slightly sticky, seriously chewy candy prisms has fueled 20% year-over-year growth for the company’s U.S. division. The demand for HI-CHEW is so great that Morinaga cut the ribbon on a second, $136 million facility at the site on April 21.

North Carolina News – NC NEWSLINE

NC House panel recommends changes to involuntary commitment system

A North Carolina House committee voted on Tuesday to approve interim recommendations to improve public safety in the state, but lawmakers say they’re a long way from finishing their work on involuntary commitment. || Christine Zhu

Triangle News – INDYWeek

Apex Approves One-Year Moratorium on Data Centers

The temporary ban gives the town time to develop regulations for data centers and related uses.