Pharma Boom, Housing & Retail Growth; Duke Energy Merger & Rate Hike; Data Center Regulations; S-Line Rail
Key Questions
What retail expansions are happening in Johnston County?
Target is opening a store at Eastfield in Selma and has purchased 11.5 acres in Clayton, while Men's Wearhouse opened a new location at Eastfield.
What rail project is underway that affects JoCo commuters?
Construction has started on the S-Line high-speed rail with a $22.7M bridge in Raleigh that will impact Johnston County commuters.
What other business developments are noted in the area?
LaunchJOCO Class of 2027 applications are open, a new Chick-fil-A is planned in Flowers Plantation, and Duke Energy rate hike hearings continue amid data center regulations.
Target Eastfield Selma opening; Vulcan Elements; VinFast deal dead; Duke Energy rate hike hearings; data center regulations advancing amid water scrutiny (Durham expands pause to 12 months); unemployment 3.0%; Target buys 11.5 acres in Clayton; Ruby Tuesday sold. New: LaunchJOCO Class of 2027 applications open; new Chick-fil-A in Flowers Plantation; S-Line high-speed rail construction underway with $22.7M bridge in Raleigh—directly affects JoCo commuters.