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Café Carolina Reopens New Location

Café Carolina reopened on Monday, August 14th, in their new location (the former So•Ca) in the Village District. Whether you are a party of 1 or 10, there is a variety of great seating options both inside and out.

Come check out the space – we think you’re going to love it!

To view Café Carolina’s menu, visit their website.

CoStar Selects Judson McMillan and Skipper Day for Q2 2023 Power Broker Deal Awards

Congratulations to Judson McMillan and Skipper Day on being selected as second-quarter 2023 winners of the CoStar Power Broker Quarterly Deal Awards for Raleigh/Durham.

York is proud to provide leasing and property management services at 5000 Falls of Neuse Road in Raleigh. The property is positioned within the Falls of Neuse/Six Forks submarket in an attractive infill location just minutes from numerous retail centers, dining options, and emerging residential. Suites from ± 2,419 to ± 6,460 SF are currently available.

Contact Judson McMillan or Skipper Day for additional information about leasing.

Vote for York in This Year’s “Raleigh’s Best” Contest

We are honored to have been nominated for two categories in this year’s “Raleigh’s Best” contest:

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Property Management

Online voting is open through August 4th. You can find all the categories at VoteRaleighsBest.com. Look for York under the Commercial Real Estate category.

Special thanks to all of our clients, tenants, partners, and supporters for the nomination. We have had the privilege of serving our community since 1910 and are looking forward to the next 100 years!

Meow City Opens its Doors at Village Square Shopping Center

Calling all cat lovers!

Meow City is now open at Village Square Shopping Center in Cary. The nearly 1,300 SF store offers a “colorfully curated collection of cat-wares and creative gifts for the cat lover in your life.”

Meow City’s hours of operations are Tuesday-Saturday from 11-7 PM. It is located at 659 Cary Towne Boulevard, Cary, NC 27511.

We are pleased to provide leasing and property management services at Village Square Shopping Center.

An Update on Two Roosters Ice Cream’s Wake Forest Location

Two Roosters Ice Cream is finalizing the design and décor at their new shop location in Wake Forest.

Over the past few months, they have completed the framing, drywall, and backsplashes. They finished painting last week and are currently waiting on permits to go through.

The ice cream shop is hoping for an opening date in mid-July. They are looking forward to announcing the official date as the time draws near.

We hope to see you there when they are ready! To view their current ice cream flavors, visit their website.

York is pleased to provide property management and leasing services at The Factory, located at 1839 S. Main Street. Broker James Troxler represented the Landlord in the transaction.

Coco Movie Night – Summer at the Station

We hope you can join us for Movie Night!

Raleigh Union Station is excited to host this outdoor event on Friday, July 14, at Civic Plaza, located at 510 W. Martin Street.

From 6-8 PM, there will be food trucks, ice cream, market vendors, and a bar with both mocktails & cocktails to enjoy!

The movie will begin at 8 PM. The event is free, but make sure to register online to reserve your spot.

York is proud to provide venue management, property management, and leasing services at Raleigh Union Station.

Meet Our People

This month, we’d like to recognize Captain Coy Dixon.

Captain Dixon was born and raised in Tifton, Georgia. He recalls having a job as early as 9 years old picking tobacco. At 16, he joined the army in Fort Jackson, South Carolina. There he received his GED and spent the next 9 years moving up the ranks while serving our country. Dixon says he enjoyed jumping out of airplanes back then.

Captain Dixon found his way to York through a mutual connection in security. In 2003, at the request of the division leaders, Captain Dixon joined our Security team with an aim to help structure the overall division. He worked as an on-call security officer for 8 months, then a lieutenant for 6 months. He continued climbing the ladder into other leadership roles, but being captain is what feels like home for him.

Captain Dixon says the most important things in his life today are his family, work, hunting, and fishing. He and his wife of 54 years, Mary, call Holly Springs home. They have lived there since 1994 and have seen many new developments since they planted their roots. They have a daughter and son, 7 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. If he’s not spending time with his family or patrolling the premises of a property, you can catch Captain Dixon hunting at Jordan Lake or near the Harnett/Chatham County line. With no desire to injure animals, Captain Dixon says he enjoys watching and being in the midst of nature the most.

In reflecting on his favorite thing about York, Captain Dixon praised the people that make York Properties. He says “if you love your job, you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” Captain Dixon carries an attitude of positivity everywhere he goes and shares it with everyone he meets. He believes if you keep a positive attitude, it will encourage others to do the same.

It is a privilege to have such a kind-hearted and dedicated employee such as Captain Dixon. This past May made 20 years since he has been with the company and we couldn’t be more appreciative of his years of hard work and commitment. As his 79th birthday approaches in August, Captain Dixon says he looks forward to working with us for years to come.

Juneteenth Tenant Highlight – Michelle Merritt Tucker

Happy Juneteenth from the team here at York to all our wonderful friends, clients, and tenants!

Today, we intend to honor the day when the last community of enslaved people in America were informed of their freedom. In a continued effort to recognize the adversity and resiliency of the Black community, York is grateful for the opportunity to interview with and share the inspiring stories of some of the amazing Black-owned businesses that are an integral part of the shopping centers our company manages.

For the fourth and final of our Juneteenth Tenant Highlight series, we are happy to introduce Michelle Merritt Tucker, salon owner and operator of Studio 113 Hair Salon located in Forest Hills Shopping Center. The southeast Raleigh native is a proud wife, mother of 3, and grandmother of 5.

As a teenager, Michelle attended Millbrook High School while simultaneously obtaining a cosmetology degree from Sherrill’s University of Cosmetic Arts. For her choice of higher education, Michelle attended two of Raleigh’s great HBUs – beginning her studies at St. Augustine’s University and then transferring to Shaw University where she graduated with a degree in business administration. Michelle eventually went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources.

Studio 113 Hair Salon opened its doors at Forest Hills Shopping Center in 2004. Michelle and her team of stylists provide cuts, color, quick weaves, up-dos, straw sets, braids, wigs, and a host of other services in a safe and friendly environment.

Each year since opening, Studio 113 has hosted “Pink Out October,” an initiative to spread awareness about the signs of breast cancer. Sister to Sister Alliance and Rex Hospital have joined Studio 113 with this campaign and continue to collaborate and teach others about this issue. The salon also feeds families during the holiday season, holds back-to-school drives, and hosts an educational hair expo to help consumers learn about their haircare needs.

In addition to aiding with Studio 113’s community events and initiatives, Michelle is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the South Garner Business Alliance. She is also involved with Black Solute, her son’s nonprofit organization aimed to help youth in the southeast Raleigh community. Michelle serves as program planning co-chair of the Southeast Raleigh Rotary Club, Fundraising Chair for the Booster Club at Shaw University, and Fundraising Chair of Office for Scholarships for the National Association of University of Women.

Whether they are clients, stylists, or folks in the community, Michelle is committed to helping others. As the seventh of 9 siblings, Michelle credits her leadership skills to her upbringing. She is a firm believer in “Somebody has to do it, and everybody isn’t able – so why not me?” Although the team of stylists at Studio 113 are self-employed, Michelle says she runs the operation like a true employer by providing one-on-one meetings with her stylists, quarterly team meetings, and regular training classes. She coaches new stylists and teaches them the business behind self-employment.

In reflecting on the meaning of Juneteenth, Michelle says peace comes to mind. She hopes that her ancestor’s souls are at peace after their unimaginable fight for freedom. Even in the midst of opposition, Michelle hopes that each generation will continue the legacy for years to come.

York Properties is proud to have Michelle as a tenant at Forest Hills. Her creativity, professionalism, and dedication to the community are an example to us all. As a token of our appreciation for her, York has provided a $500 scholarship to Sherrill’s University.

To learn more about Salon 113, visit Michelle’s website.