Officials say the move will spark a new wave of defense innovation and high-tech job growth in the Sandhills region.
Durham County leaders are considering an incentive package as a major pharmaceutical investment moves closer to construction.
He started the business after graduation from Chapel Hill High School and says the demand for landscaping services remains strong.
The skyscraper is scheduled to be complete in 2031 and rise 1,226 feet.
George E. Johnson Sr., whose vision helped turn Black hair care into a thriving industry and opened doors for future generations of Black entrepreneurs, died Monday at age 99.