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Forget dorms. In NIL era, some athletes opt for luxury apartments

With pools, golf simulators and more, The Novus is drawing Duke players using NIL income.

Sports

NIL money is allowing some Duke basketball players to live in downtown Durham&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="most high-end apartment building" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/06/27/see-inside-the-novus-durhams-newest-high-rise" data-vars-content-id="cefe5921-f999-4da2-98f2-922f2d7f84d3" data-vars-headline="Forget dorms. In NIL era, some athletes opt for luxury apartments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/06/27/see-inside-the-novus-durhams-newest-high-rise" target="_self">most high-end apartment building</a>.Why it matters: In the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NCAA&#x27;s new era" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/03/20/high-point-ncaa-upset-wisconsin-nil-money-mid-majors-transfer-portal" data-vars-content-id="cefe5921-f999-4da2-98f2-922f2d7f84d3" data-vars-headline="Forget dorms. In NIL era, some athletes opt for luxury apartments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/03/20/high-point-ncaa-upset-wisconsin-nil-money-mid-majors-transfer-portal" target="_self">NCAA&#x27;s new era</a>, Division I athletes have gained access to a lifestyle that just five years ago would have risked sanctions or been reserved for the independently wealthy.

Growth in the Triangle cools slightly but still among nation's fastest

Immigration across the country slowed down in the first year of the Trump administration

News

Population growth is slowing in most counties nationwide amid a massive drop in immigration, new U.S. Census data shows.<ul><li>But that isn&#x27;t stopping the Triangle from still being among the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fastest-growing areas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/03/13/raleigh-durham-population-growth-census-immigrants" data-vars-content-id="7f345a6e-a50f-44b0-a890-6fedede25457" data-vars-headline="Growth in the Triangle cools slightly but still among nation&#x27;s fastest" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/03/13/raleigh-durham-population-growth-census-immigrants" target="_self">fastest-growing areas</a> in the country. </li></ul>Why it matters: The new data offers the best look yet at how tighter immigration enforcement is affecting America&#x27;s demographic makeup, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Axios&#x27; Alex Fitzpatrick writes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/26/county-population-growth-immigration" data-vars-content-id="7f345a6e-a50f-44b0-a890-6fedede25457" data-vars-headline="Growth in the Triangle cools slightly but still among nation&#x27;s fastest" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/26/county-population-growth-immigration" target="_self">Axios&#x27; Alex Fitzpatrick writes</a>.

Will Wade abandons Wolfpack

Wade might be the most-hated man in Raleigh now.

Will Wade is out as head coach of N.C. State&#x27;s men&#x27;s basketball team. Why it matters: In a stunning move, Wade, who spent his one season in Raleigh promising a &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="red reckoning" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/03/26/more-leadership-changes-rumored" data-vars-content-id="e3eb1e98-5d5f-44c2-87df-bccdc4948019" data-vars-headline="Will Wade abandons Wolfpack" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/03/26/more-leadership-changes-rumored" target="_self">red reckoning</a>&quot; for the ACC, quit to return to Louisiana State University. <ul><li>Wade coached at LSU from 2017 to 2022, before being ousted after an NCAA investigation. </li></ul>

Northgate Mall area's transformation grows with nearly 300 apartments

Some of the new apartments could be set aside as affordable housing

Development

A Charlotte developer has begun construction on a new apartment project that will bring nearly 300 units to the area near the shuttered <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Northgate Mall" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/08/12/triangle-projects-facing-contentious-rezoning-debates-north-hills-northgate-durham-raleigh" data-vars-content-id="2b4b23e7-a1d9-4c17-a562-68159c339988" data-vars-headline="Northgate Mall area&#x27;s transformation grows with nearly 300 apartments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/08/12/triangle-projects-facing-contentious-rezoning-debates-north-hills-northgate-durham-raleigh" target="_self">Northgate Mall</a> in Durham. Why it matters: The new apartment project adds more fuel to the large-scale transformation coming to the Northgate area of Durham, where the former mall is set to be partially demolished to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="make way for a Target and more" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/03/18/target-will-anchor-major-redevelopment-of-the-now-closed-northgate-mall" data-vars-content-id="2b4b23e7-a1d9-4c17-a562-68159c339988" data-vars-headline="Northgate Mall area&#x27;s transformation grows with nearly 300 apartments" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/03/18/target-will-anchor-major-redevelopment-of-the-now-closed-northgate-mall" target="_self">make way for a Target and more</a>.

A year of major decisions looms at UNC-Chapel Hill

Hubert Davis' position as UNC basketball coach seemed secure before a March Madness loss to VCU.

Education

Hubert Davis&#x27; future as the head coach of UNC&#x27;s basketball team <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hangs in the balance" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48270301/sources-unc-davis-discussing-future-tournament-loss" data-vars-content-id="c6d3c727-73e5-4906-8565-637214235999" data-vars-headline="A year of major decisions looms at UNC-Chapel Hill" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48270301/sources-unc-davis-discussing-future-tournament-loss" target="_blank">hangs in the balance</a>, with the university set to make a decision in the coming days.<ul><li>It&#x27;s a sign of how fast things can change in Chapel Hill, as his position seemed secure until a 19-point lead <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="evaporated" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/03/23/blue-devils-dance-on" data-vars-content-id="c6d3c727-73e5-4906-8565-637214235999" data-vars-headline="A year of major decisions looms at UNC-Chapel Hill" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/03/23/blue-devils-dance-on" target="_self">evaporated</a> against VCU in the NCAA Tournament last week.</li></ul>

High Point shocks Wisconsin as new money hits March Madness

A flashy arena, transfer portal pickups and deep pockets are fueling High Point's tournament rise.

High Point University pulled off a major upset Thursday, knocking off No. 5 Wisconsin <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="83-82" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401856480" data-vars-content-id="be3d5725-4c4b-4f8f-8122-02eb2def17c6" data-vars-headline="High Point shocks Wisconsin as new money hits March Madness" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401856480" target="_blank">83-82</a> for the school&#x27;s first NCAA tournament win.Why it matters: March Madness is changing now that colleges can pay players. High Point hasn&#x27;t publicly detailed its NIL strategy, but it is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="notoriously wealthy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/north-carolina-college-high-point-amenities-30b0fc14?gaa_at=eafs&amp;gaa_n=AWEtsqdJvUWnfoBmwhbuHU8pft1IvIuPqaHTLGoQnATEowPHzFW_VgmhJVADZ4zIWtk%3D&amp;gaa_ts=69bc7d41&amp;gaa_sig=4HL8bSSzYDlScTf6v7pXaKmvQO5NWlnKb3noIrLqstULA-8tk-r3E_8JKE2aZaCznxx5JBuPIohSwYZk9kaMew%3D%3D" data-vars-content-id="be3d5725-4c4b-4f8f-8122-02eb2def17c6" data-vars-headline="High Point shocks Wisconsin as new money hits March Madness" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/north-carolina-college-high-point-amenities-30b0fc14?gaa_at=eafs&amp;gaa_n=AWEtsqdJvUWnfoBmwhbuHU8pft1IvIuPqaHTLGoQnATEowPHzFW_VgmhJVADZ4zIWtk%3D&amp;gaa_ts=69bc7d41&amp;gaa_sig=4HL8bSSzYDlScTf6v7pXaKmvQO5NWlnKb3noIrLqstULA-8tk-r3E_8JKE2aZaCznxx5JBuPIohSwYZk9kaMew%3D%3D" target="_blank">notoriously wealthy</a> and unveiled a flashy new basketball arena five years ago.

UNC's arena debate: Renovate Dean Dome or cash in on new site?

Consultants say a new Chapel Hill arena could bring in over $26M a year, even if capacity decreases.

The University of North Carolina still won&#x27;t say whether it&#x27;s going to renovate the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="existing men&#x27;s basketball arena" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/04/11/unc-tar-heels-considering-new-basketall-arena" data-vars-content-id="160b78af-0daa-43d9-a39a-3ed5ef52ff2b" data-vars-headline="UNC&#x27;s arena debate: Renovate Dean Dome or cash in on new site?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2024/04/11/unc-tar-heels-considering-new-basketall-arena" target="_self">existing men&#x27;s basketball arena</a> or build a new one elsewhere in Chapel Hill, but athletics staff are narrowing the list to three favorites, and this offseason may provide an answer.Why it matters: Athletics staff hope the new (or improved) Dean E. Smith Center will bring in millions more annually, keeping the Tar Heels competitive in recruitment as money <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pours into the once-amateur sport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/05/16/unc-bubba-cunningham-belichick-house-settlement-revenue-share" data-vars-content-id="160b78af-0daa-43d9-a39a-3ed5ef52ff2b" data-vars-headline="UNC&#x27;s arena debate: Renovate Dean Dome or cash in on new site?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/05/16/unc-bubba-cunningham-belichick-house-settlement-revenue-share" target="_self">pours into the once-amateur sport</a>.

Seth Jarvis gives Hurricanes five players at Olympics

USA, Canada, Denmark and Finland  all have Canes on their rosters.

Carolina Hurricanes star Seth Jarvis is heading to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Winter Olympic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/04/olympic-village-2026-milan-cortina" data-vars-content-id="d92401e4-278d-4aff-bf45-bfed93eccc97" data-vars-headline="Seth Jarvis gives Hurricanes five players at Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/04/olympic-village-2026-milan-cortina" target="_self">Winter Olympic</a>s as a late replacement on Team Canada, prompted by an injury.Why it matters: The addition of Jarvis gives five <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hurricanes players" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/10/09/carolina-hurricanes-20th-anniversary-stanley-cup" data-vars-content-id="d92401e4-278d-4aff-bf45-bfed93eccc97" data-vars-headline="Seth Jarvis gives Hurricanes five players at Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/10/09/carolina-hurricanes-20th-anniversary-stanley-cup" target="_self">Hurricanes players</a> a spot on ice hockey&#x27;s biggest stage.

A Panthers playlist to get you to Charlotte for the playoffs

The Panthers take on the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday at 4:30pm.

This weekend&#x27;s playoff game in Charlotte needs a hype crowd for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Carolina Panthers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/01/04/panthers-playoff-game-charlotte-bank-of-america-stadium-2026" data-vars-content-id="460b6e04-213b-47d6-9077-ed6c761d8045" data-vars-headline="A Panthers playlist to get you to Charlotte for the playoffs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/01/04/panthers-playoff-game-charlotte-bank-of-america-stadium-2026" target="_self">Carolina Panthers</a> to have a shot at making it past the first round.Why it matters: The Panthers (8-9) beat their opponent, the Los Angeles Rams (12-5), earlier this NFL season.<ul><li>But the team has struggled offensively lately, and they&#x27;ve grappled with costly mistakes — meaning the Rams are 10.5-point favorites.</li></ul>

Olympics selections and snubs for Carolina Hurricanes players

Team USA, Finland and Denmark will all have Canes hockey players competing in the Milano Cortina games.

Several <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Carolina Hurricanes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/10/09/carolina-hurricanes-20th-anniversary-stanley-cup" data-vars-content-id="a9aff479-0c60-4357-91d7-c9434c2a0095" data-vars-headline="Olympics selections and snubs for Carolina Hurricanes players" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/10/09/carolina-hurricanes-20th-anniversary-stanley-cup" target="_self">Carolina Hurricanes</a> players will be taking trips to Europe next month to compete in the Winter Olympics. Why it matters: NHL players have been unable to participate in Olympic hockey for more than a decade, meaning few active players have had the opportunity to compete on behalf of their nations, an emotional experience that many athletes cite as the pinnacle of their careers.

The Triangle's top 5 headlines of 2025

Plus, 5 storylines we are watching next year.

Guides

North Carolina saw major political, sports and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="business" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/08/08/north-carolina-top-state-business-cnbc-oxfam-worst-workers" data-vars-content-id="71f49a1c-ad51-4684-b1b2-da195162888d" data-vars-headline="The Triangle&#x27;s top 5 headlines of 2025" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/08/08/north-carolina-top-state-business-cnbc-oxfam-worst-workers" target="_self">business</a> shifts in 2025. Our state is growing and making an impact on national politics and the global economy.Driving the news: Here are five of the Triangle&#x27;s stories that grabbed your attention most this year, plus five more to keep an eye on in 2026.

How a Durham startup protected Daniel Jones' broken leg with its 3D scans

Protect3D was founded by two of Daniel Jones' teammates at Duke.

Business

Editor&#x27;s note: On Sunday afternoon, Daniel Jones left the game against the Jaguars with an Achilles heel injury. When Daniel Jones, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a Charlotte native" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/15/charlotte-nfl-high-school-players-2025-roster-rankings" data-vars-content-id="7432e632-b138-447c-b076-ed1d125b38b8" data-vars-headline="How a Durham startup protected Daniel Jones&#x27; broken leg with its 3D scans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/09/15/charlotte-nfl-high-school-players-2025-roster-rankings" target="_self">a Charlotte native</a> who played college football at Duke, fractured his fibula last month, it came at a horrible time for the quarterback. <ul><li>After a disappointing end to his stint with the New York Giants last year, Jones has been resurgent this season for the Indianapolis Colts, putting up big numbers and leading the team into contention for a playoff spot. </li></ul>Why it matters: With his season on the line, Jones turned to a small Durham startup run by some of his former college teammates to keep him on the field.

Canes are racking up OT games with the rest of the NHL

Carolina is currently on top of the Eastern Conference's Metropolitan Division.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Carolina Hurricanes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/10/09/carolina-hurricanes-20th-anniversary-stanley-cup" data-vars-content-id="00b7c297-ab62-4c74-a84c-89d8034beede" data-vars-headline="Canes are racking up OT games with the rest of the NHL" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2025/10/09/carolina-hurricanes-20th-anniversary-stanley-cup" target="_self">Carolina Hurricanes</a> notched another overtime win this past weekend in an NHL season chock-full of them.Why it matters: The NHL is seeing the most overtime games in the 20-year history of the salary cap era, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Athletic reported" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6844931/2025/11/28/nhl-red-light-overtime/?source=athletic_user_shared_article_copylink&amp;smid=url-share-ta" data-vars-content-id="00b7c297-ab62-4c74-a84c-89d8034beede" data-vars-headline="Canes are racking up OT games with the rest of the NHL" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6844931/2025/11/28/nhl-red-light-overtime/?source=athletic_user_shared_article_copylink&amp;smid=url-share-ta" target="_blank">The Athletic reported</a>, thanks in part to the highly competitive and evenly matched Eastern Division in which the Canes play.

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