➤ Statewide: A woman’s disability discrimination lawsuit over denied remote work during endometriosis episodes may go to trial, potentially setting a precedent for others with the condition. (More)
➤ Also statewide: State and federal permits have been approved for NCDOT to build a temporary river bridge and haul road in Pisgah National Forest, enabling rock extraction to reconstruct a section of I-40 in the Pigeon River Gorge damaged by Hurricane Helene. (More)
➤ Wake County: The Raleigh-Durham International Airport began adding 500 parking spaces to its Park Economy 3 lot today as part of a $164 million expansion to reach 11,000 spaces by next summer. The project also includes covered walkways, EV chargers, and a customer amenity building. (More)
➤ Chapel Hill: UNC will cut $70 million in spending due to federal funding cuts by reducing staff, consolidating roles, prioritizing in-state student enrollment, and decreasing financial aid for out-of-state students. (More)
➤ Mecklenburg County: Ezell Park, an $8.5 million, 91-acre park, will open in Mint Hill later this year with four pickleball courts, a splash pad, a basketball court, a playground, trails, public art, and an open play field. (More)
➤ Mooresville: Residents worry that the departure of over 100 city officials amid “hostile” workplace claims will weaken zoning oversight and ease the path for developers. (More)
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