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North Carolina's office market shows signs of life

Interest in new office leases has picked up over the past year.

Business

After hitting the doldrums in the years after the pandemic, demand for office space in the Triangle and Charlotte appears to be picking up momentum. Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Vacancy rates at office towers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/07/15/office-vacancies-triangle-remote-work" data-vars-content-id="ec6abaad-daba-4a78-97d1-6166c7166f89" data-vars-headline="North Carolina&#x27;s office market shows signs of life" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/07/15/office-vacancies-triangle-remote-work" target="_self">Vacancy rates at office towers</a> from downtowns to suburban office parks spiked after the pandemic as companies downsized and offered workers greater flexibility for remote work. Those rates remain elevated six years after the first COVID shutdowns. <ul><li>But that freeze in the office market appears to be thawing. Office-based jobs are growing, state data shows, at a time when office construction has slowed, limiting options for companies seeking new space. </li></ul>

Mapped: North Carolina's average energy costs by county

The state is currently considering rate increases from Duke Energy

News

Depending on where you live in North Carolina, your energy bill is either slightly above or just below the American average. Why it matters: Consumers are facing rising energy prices due to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="war in Iran" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-ceasefire-gas-price-up-down/" data-vars-content-id="f02a514f-ff3d-4ff1-b607-35e801824430" data-vars-headline="Mapped: North Carolina&#x27;s average energy costs by county" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-ceasefire-gas-price-up-down/" target="_blank">war in Iran</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the surge in data centers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/02/23/data-center-opposition-grows-across-north-carolina" data-vars-content-id="f02a514f-ff3d-4ff1-b607-35e801824430" data-vars-headline="Mapped: North Carolina&#x27;s average energy costs by county" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/02/23/data-center-opposition-grows-across-north-carolina" target="_self">the surge in data centers</a>.

Follow tagged North Carolina fish — and one likely eaten by a shark

Tagged fish, like Swim Shady, are helping scientists learn how red drum move between states and coastal waters.

Things to Do

North Carolina researchers tagging and tracking coastal fish have created an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="online tracker" data-vars-click-url="https://tracker.ncmefoundation.org/" data-vars-content-id="f5e5dc69-1776-493f-bb90-7e0cb7aa50ef" data-vars-headline="Follow tagged North Carolina fish — and one likely eaten by a shark" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tracker.ncmefoundation.org/" target="_blank">online tracker</a> that lets anyone see where the fish are pinging.Why it matters: Red drum are hugely popular <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="recreational fish" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/11/26/north-carolina-recreational-fishing-flounder-red-drum-striped-bass-spotted-trout" data-vars-content-id="f5e5dc69-1776-493f-bb90-7e0cb7aa50ef" data-vars-headline="Follow tagged North Carolina fish — and one likely eaten by a shark" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/11/26/north-carolina-recreational-fishing-flounder-red-drum-striped-bass-spotted-trout" target="_self">recreational fish</a>, and yet their movement patterns are somewhat of a mystery.

Disney releases new details on its Chatham County neighborhood

The Chatham County neighborhood will have 4,000 housing units

Development

Disney released more details Wednesday about its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="upcoming residential neighborhood" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2023/12/06/disney-building-neighborhood-pittsboro-asteria-north-carolina" data-vars-content-id="cd20307d-626e-4c74-83be-37a8b9fc2d7f" data-vars-headline="Disney releases new details on its Chatham County neighborhood" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2023/12/06/disney-building-neighborhood-pittsboro-asteria-north-carolina" target="_self">upcoming residential neighborhood</a> project in Chatham County, one of the entertainment company&#x27;s biggest bets on real estate in the country. Why it matters: Disney is joining a wave of developers betting big on Chatham County&#x27;s continuing transformation from a rural buffer on the outskirts of the Triangle into one of the biggest growth spots in the country.

This is where President Trump goes in North Carolina

Their visits reveal a 2026 strategy centered on the military and congressional swing districts.

Politics

When <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="President Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="4f7fcee7-9764-4ce9-8733-6f93d4a8dfc7" data-vars-headline="This is where President Trump goes in North Carolina" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">President Trump</a> and Vice President JD Vance visit North Carolina, they have a few favorite spots.Why it matters: The administration is already on the campaign trail ahead of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="this fall&#x27;s midterms" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/2026-midterm-elections" data-vars-content-id="4f7fcee7-9764-4ce9-8733-6f93d4a8dfc7" data-vars-headline="This is where President Trump goes in North Carolina" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/2026-midterm-elections" target="_self">this fall&#x27;s midterms</a>, and Republicans hope the purple state of North Carolina will deliver some victories for Republicans in Congress.

Foushee leads Allam in NC-4, but it's recount territory

The unofficial tally shows 1,200 votes separate the candidates, below 1%.

Election

The race between incumbent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rep. Valerie Foushee" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/02/27/valerie-foushee-orange-county-roots-local-limelight-primary-interview" data-vars-content-id="b0cc67fc-3bc0-4bde-854b-7244661541a6" data-vars-headline="Foushee leads Allam in NC-4, but it&#x27;s recount territory" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/02/27/valerie-foushee-orange-county-roots-local-limelight-primary-interview" target="_self">Rep. Valerie Foushee</a> and progressive challenger <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Nida Allam" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/02/27/nida-allam-triangle-campaign-durham-local-limelight-primary-interview" data-vars-content-id="b0cc67fc-3bc0-4bde-854b-7244661541a6" data-vars-headline="Foushee leads Allam in NC-4, but it&#x27;s recount territory" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/02/27/nida-allam-triangle-campaign-durham-local-limelight-primary-interview" target="_self">Nida Allam</a> was too close to call on election night. <ul><li>The candidates are within 1% of each other in unofficial Democratic primary results for central North Carolina&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="4th congressional district" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/12/north-carolina-4th-congressional-district-democratic-primary" data-vars-content-id="b0cc67fc-3bc0-4bde-854b-7244661541a6" data-vars-headline="Foushee leads Allam in NC-4, but it&#x27;s recount territory" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/12/north-carolina-4th-congressional-district-democratic-primary" target="_self">4th congressional district</a>, and that&#x27;s recount territory.</li></ul>Why it matters: Democrats nationwide have looked to the race as a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pulse check" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/11/valerie-foushee-primary-nida-allam-bernie-sanders" data-vars-content-id="b0cc67fc-3bc0-4bde-854b-7244661541a6" data-vars-headline="Foushee leads Allam in NC-4, but it&#x27;s recount territory" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/11/valerie-foushee-primary-nida-allam-bernie-sanders" target="_self">pulse check</a> on voter satisfaction with the party under President Trump — especially when it comes to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="immigration enforcement" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/03/ice-border-patrol-tactics-north-carolina-fear" data-vars-content-id="b0cc67fc-3bc0-4bde-854b-7244661541a6" data-vars-headline="Foushee leads Allam in NC-4, but it&#x27;s recount territory" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/03/ice-border-patrol-tactics-north-carolina-fear" target="_self">immigration enforcement</a>, support for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Israel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/02/foushee-allam-race-israel-00806630" data-vars-content-id="b0cc67fc-3bc0-4bde-854b-7244661541a6" data-vars-headline="Foushee leads Allam in NC-4, but it&#x27;s recount territory" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/02/foushee-allam-race-israel-00806630" target="_blank">Israel</a> and reining in corporate power.

Cooper, Whatley set up N.C. Senate showdown

Cooper is viewed as Democrats' best hope to flip an open, GOP-held seat.

Politics & Policy

Former North Carolina Gov. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Roy Cooper" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/07/29/cooper-makes-it-official" data-vars-content-id="29461951-fa43-4500-b032-fc6834bfd86d" data-vars-headline="Cooper, Whatley set up N.C. Senate showdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/07/29/cooper-makes-it-official" target="_self">Roy Cooper</a>, a Democrat, and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Michael Whatley" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/08/01/whatley-officially-joins-senate-race" data-vars-content-id="29461951-fa43-4500-b032-fc6834bfd86d" data-vars-headline="Cooper, Whatley set up N.C. Senate showdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/08/01/whatley-officially-joins-senate-race" target="_self">Michael Whatley</a>, former chair of the Republican National Committee, handily won their primaries Tuesday, setting the stage for an intense and expensive showdown to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican. Why it matters: Cooper, whose folksy eastern North Carolina charm has resonated even <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="with Trump voters" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/11/06/nc-election-results-trump-josh-stein-split-ticket" data-vars-content-id="29461951-fa43-4500-b032-fc6834bfd86d" data-vars-headline="Cooper, Whatley set up N.C. Senate showdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/11/06/nc-election-results-trump-josh-stein-split-ticket" target="_self">with Trump voters</a>, is viewed as Democrats&#x27; best hope to flip an open, GOP-held seat.<ul><li>Whatley, whom President Trump endorsed, easily fended off Don Brown, a former Navy JAG officer whom embattled former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="endorsed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.theassemblync.com/news/politics/whatley-republican-senate-north-carolina/" data-vars-content-id="29461951-fa43-4500-b032-fc6834bfd86d" data-vars-headline="Cooper, Whatley set up N.C. Senate showdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.theassemblync.com/news/politics/whatley-republican-senate-north-carolina/" target="_blank">endorsed</a>. </li></ul>

Inside North Carolina's 2026 high-stakes primary races

Key primaries for U.S. Senate, Congress and Raleigh power players are now underway statewide.

In-person early voting begins Thursday across North Carolina ahead of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="March 3 primary" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/19/nc-election-triangle-republican-democrat-primary" data-vars-content-id="76eb1dd1-3024-420a-b0ed-ef34e071750f" data-vars-headline="Inside North Carolina&#x27;s 2026 high-stakes primary races" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/19/nc-election-triangle-republican-democrat-primary" target="_self">March 3 primary</a>.Why it matters: 2026 is a complex election year for North Carolina and the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="United States" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/06/congressional-map-redistricting-vote-share-2026" data-vars-content-id="76eb1dd1-3024-420a-b0ed-ef34e071750f" data-vars-headline="Inside North Carolina&#x27;s 2026 high-stakes primary races" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/06/congressional-map-redistricting-vote-share-2026" target="_self">United States</a>, and these primaries will set the stage for November&#x27;s fight for control of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Congress" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/19/nc-election-triangle-republican-democrat-primary" data-vars-content-id="76eb1dd1-3024-420a-b0ed-ef34e071750f" data-vars-headline="Inside North Carolina&#x27;s 2026 high-stakes primary races" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/12/19/nc-election-triangle-republican-democrat-primary" target="_self">Congress</a>.

A small town North Carolina election is tied — again

For the second time, a candidate for office in Whitakers will have his name placed in a box for a random drawing.

Update: Ford&#x27;s name was drawn on Monday, making him the winner.The small eastern North Carolina town of Whitakers has a tie for one of the spots on its Board of Commissioners, and it&#x27;s being settled Monday by drawing a name from a box.<ul><li>And for one of the candidates, it&#x27;s not the first time this has happened.</li></ul>Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Law" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_163/GS_163-182.8.html" data-vars-content-id="4faa9525-a1da-4067-ae8a-0ee2959ff8fe" data-vars-headline="A small town North Carolina election is tied — again" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_163/GS_163-182.8.html" target="_blank">Law</a> dictates that <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="elections in North Carolina" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/11/05/triangle-election-results-durham-cary-morrisville-wake-county" data-vars-content-id="4faa9525-a1da-4067-ae8a-0ee2959ff8fe" data-vars-headline="A small town North Carolina election is tied — again" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/11/05/triangle-election-results-durham-cary-morrisville-wake-county" target="_self">elections in North Carolina</a> with 5,000 or fewer votes are settled by random chance.

NC Democrats break GOP legislative supermajority

Come January Republicans will no longer hold the power to override gubernatorial vetoes.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="North Carolina" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/11/06/nc-election-results-trump-josh-stein-split-ticket" data-vars-content-id="5a710ce3-0da4-43fb-b978-e2a3aecccd7d" data-vars-headline="NC Democrats break GOP legislative supermajority" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/11/06/nc-election-results-trump-josh-stein-split-ticket" target="_self">North Carolina</a> Democrats appear to have broken the GOP&#x27;s supermajority in the state legislature, flipping a key seat an hour east of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Raleigh" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/11/05/north-carolina-election-day-live-results-raleigh" data-vars-content-id="5a710ce3-0da4-43fb-b978-e2a3aecccd7d" data-vars-headline="NC Democrats break GOP legislative supermajority" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/11/05/north-carolina-election-day-live-results-raleigh" target="_self">Raleigh</a>. Why it matters: Come January Republicans will no longer hold the power to override gubernatorial vetoes, which could force them to negotiate with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Governor-elect Josh Stein" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/11/06/north-carolina-governor-race-robinson-stein" data-vars-content-id="5a710ce3-0da4-43fb-b978-e2a3aecccd7d" data-vars-headline="NC Democrats break GOP legislative supermajority" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/11/06/north-carolina-governor-race-robinson-stein" target="_self">Governor-elect Josh Stein</a> in order to pass their biggest priorities.

Meet Raleigh's next City Council

Raleigh's City Council will have a couple new faces

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Raleigh City Council" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/10/29/raleigh-voters-city-council-election" data-vars-content-id="c33063af-41a7-45d7-9ab2-22d4d65f91c1" data-vars-headline="Meet Raleigh&#x27;s next City Council" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/10/29/raleigh-voters-city-council-election" target="_self">The Raleigh City Council</a> will welcome two new members after Janet Cowell won the mayor&#x27;s race and Mitchell Silver beat an incumbent in District A. Why it matters: The new council will be tasked with working with Mayor-elect Janet Cowell to guide Raleigh through several key issues the fast-growing city faces, including addressing an increasing need for affordable housing and rolling out bus-rapid transit.

5 races we're watching on election night in the Triangle

While the presidential and governor's races will garner the most attention, there are dozens of interesting down-ballot races to watch in North Carolina.

After the polls close Tuesday night, all eyes will be on how North Carolina votes for president as well as its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="controversy-laden" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/09/23/nc-mark-robinson-governor-campaign-controversy-republicans" data-vars-content-id="735986b4-7a72-43e8-bdbe-1269fc22ab85" data-vars-headline="5 races we&#x27;re watching on election night in the Triangle" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/09/23/nc-mark-robinson-governor-campaign-controversy-republicans" target="_self">controversy-laden</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gubernatorial race" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/09/19/mark-robinson-cnn-report-nc-scandal" data-vars-content-id="735986b4-7a72-43e8-bdbe-1269fc22ab85" data-vars-headline="5 races we&#x27;re watching on election night in the Triangle" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/09/19/mark-robinson-cnn-report-nc-scandal" target="_self">gubernatorial race</a>. Why it matters: While those two high-profile races will likely affect how many people vote, dozens of down-ballot races will be worth watching on Election Day.

How to clear your head on Election Day

If you're feeling a little tense heading into Election Day, here are five ways to release stress.

If you&#x27;re anything like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="many Americans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/04/us/politics/election-anxiety.html" data-vars-content-id="138fc4c9-8af9-4dd4-8110-582ee7b661d6" data-vars-headline="How to clear your head on Election Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/04/us/politics/election-anxiety.html" target="_blank">many Americans</a>, you&#x27;re probably feeling a little tense heading into Election Day.The anticipation has been <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="building" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/11/16/donald-trump-2024-president-run" data-vars-content-id="138fc4c9-8af9-4dd4-8110-582ee7b661d6" data-vars-headline="How to clear your head on Election Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/11/16/donald-trump-2024-president-run" target="_self">building</a> for two years now: Former President Trump announced on Nov. 15, 2022 that he would run for re-election.Why it matters: While the end is in sight, it may be a little longer before we know the results of the presidential election.

"Canary in the coal mine": Black early voting lags in North Carolina

Black voters are vital to Vice President Kamala Harris' chances of winning the race for president.

Black voter <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="turnout in North Carolina" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/10/18/north-carolina-voter-turnout-hurricane-helene" data-vars-content-id="91234951-9edd-43b0-afed-208a71f79479" data-vars-headline="&quot;Canary in the coal mine&quot;: Black early voting lags in North Carolina" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/10/18/north-carolina-voter-turnout-hurricane-helene" target="_self">turnout in North Carolina</a> is down 10% among those who cast ballots in person in the first 11 days of early voting compared to the same period in 2020, State Board of Elections data show. Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Black voters" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/10/18/black-men-kamala-harris-swing-states" data-vars-content-id="91234951-9edd-43b0-afed-208a71f79479" data-vars-headline="&quot;Canary in the coal mine&quot;: Black early voting lags in North Carolina" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/10/18/black-men-kamala-harris-swing-states" target="_self">Black voters</a> are vital to Vice President Kamala Harris&#x27; chances of winning the race for president.

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