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Eyes on the Sky

The Raleigh-Durham International Airport Plane Spotting Facebook group has reached more than 5,200 members, and some of those members have formed lasting friendships. Members take pictures, set up airside tours, and some even work for the airlines. While the airport sees over 400 flights daily, these plane spotters find something more: the chance to build meaningful relationships with others who share their passion for aviation.

Population Growth Fuels Change Across North Carolina’s Business Landscape 

North Carolina’s rapid population growth is fueling economic success while quietly straining the systems beneath it. As infrastructure lags and real estate pressures mount, small businesses face rising costs, tighter competition and uncertain futures — raising a critical question: can the state sustain its growth without losing the local character that built it?