WRAL: Condemnation off for downtown Raleigh plaza site

According to WRAL.com, Raleigh officials have reached a tentative agreement with the owners of a downtown site being eyed for a proposed plaza. Last month, the Raleigh City Council voted to begin condemnation proceedings to seize the property using eminent domain. According to WRAL, that process would halt if the City Council gives final approval to the agreement with property owners.

The Threat of Eminent Domain in Raleigh

From the Civitas Institute's blog (Red Clay Citizen): The Threat of Eminent Domain in Raleigh

WRAL: 9-month annexation pause gets initial House OK

From WRAL.com: RALEIGH, N.C. — Towns and cities couldn't forcibly annex unincorporated land for nine months in legislation tentatively approved by the North Carolina House. more...