Cary Towne Center Coverage

Is Epic Games ever going to build HQ at razed Cary Towne Center site? Mum is the word

It’s been nearly three years since Epic Games announced its $95 million acquisition of the 87-acre site of Cary Towne Center mall for its new headquarters. All but one section of the property has been razed, yet there are no visible signs of new development and no zoning or planning requests have been filed with the Town of Cary. So what's going on?

Onlookers say goodbye as demolition begins at Cary Towne Center mall

Months after a permit was requested, demolition has finally begun at Cary Towne Center mall.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Changes in store for site of former Cary mall as Epic plans new HQ

The developer of the popular Fortnite video game has started to reveal its plans for its new headquarters on the site of the former Cary Towne Center mall.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Cary resident upset with Epic's proposal to detour planned Cary greenway

The developer of the popular Fortnite video game has started to reveal its plans for its new headquarters on the site of the former Cary Towne Center mall.

Epic Games submits demolition permit request for Cary Towne Center mall

After months of standing vacant, Cary Towne Center mall may soon be gone. The new owner, Epic Games, submitted a demolition and rezoning request to the Town of Cary.

Dave & Buster's to remain after Epic Games transfers HQ to Cary Towne Center

There's good news for arcade lovers: Dave & Buster's has announced they will not close or move away, even after Epic Games transfers to the site of their new headquarters.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Cary Towne Center closing Sunday, Jan. 31

Cary Towne Center is closing on Sunday, Jan. 31. All stores will shut down by then, except for Dave & Buster's.

Faye Prosser

Goodbye, Cary Towne Center

People from across Cary were seen walking the empty halls of Cary Towne Center over the weekend -- visiting to say their goodbyes.

Cary Towne Center train takes final ride, towed away from the mall

Earlier this week, the iconic train at Cary Towne Center took its final ride through the mall's hallways, bidding farewell to years of childhood memories.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Abandoned foundations, lost oaks: Exploring the history of Cary Towne Center

Recent news that Cary Towne Center, which has already lost most of its stores in past years, was being sold and turned into headquarters for Epic Games created a wave of nostalgia for the generations who spent their youth eating at Cousin's Pizza or Tater Station, reading books at B Dalton and Christmas shopping at Ivey's

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Cary Towne Center set to become Epic Games' new headquarters

The tech company could breathe new life into a deteriorating Cary Towne Center.

Cary Towne Center site will become Epic Games headquarters

Epic Games announced an agreement to transfer ownership of the 980,000-square-foot and 87-acre Cary Towne Center to Epic Games, with the goal of converting the property into its new campus by 2024.

Epic Games announces new headquarters at Cary Towne Center site

Epic Games, the company best known for its smash hit Fortnite, announced on Sunday it plans to convert Cary Towne Center mall into its new campus.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Small fire starts inside old Sears at Cary Towne Center

A small fire was reported Thursday inside the old Sears at Cary Towne Center.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer

Developer plans mix of offices, stores, residences on former Cary Towne Center site

The developer that purchased the struggling Cary Towne Center last year plans to begin construction early next year on a mix of office, retail and residential spaces on the site.

Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor

Kids Everywear consignment sale open this weekend for deals on children's items

The COVID-19 pandemic upended the spring consignment sale season, but Kids Everywear is open starting today for shopping at Cary Towne Center.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Cary police searching for driver who abandoned car on I-40

Police are searching for a driver who abandoned a car on Interstate-40 in Cary early Tuesday morning.

Car runs off I-40 near Cary Towne Center, bursts into flames

Police are searching for a driver who abandoned a car on Interstate-40 in Cary early Tuesday morning.

Joe Fisher, WRAL breaking news reporter

Cary Towne Center a step closer to new life as sports complex

The Wake County Board of Commissioners on Monday unanimously approved the use of tourism taxes to fund a multi-use, indoor sports complex at Cary Towne Center.

Wake County, Raleigh approve multi-million dollar sports complex for Cary Towne Center

The Wake County Board of Commissioners on Monday unanimously approved the use of tourism taxes to fund a multi-use, indoor sports complex at Cary Towne Center.

Mikaya Thurmond, WRAL reporter

Latest proposal could be huge boost for Cary Towne Center

The latest proposal for the Cary Towne Center could bring in millions of tourism dollars.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

New proposal could mean big things for Cary Towne Center

WRAL's Julian Grace reports another possibly big proposal is being considered that would bring new life to Cary Towne Center.

Future of Cary Towne Center debated, no action taken at town council meeting

Residents in Cary shared their input on a new proposal for the Cary Towne Center.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter and Alfred Charles, WRAL.com managing editor

Retail space at Cary mall becomes coworking hub for women entrepreneurs

A space at Cary Towne Center that once held a spa has transformed into a coworking space for women entrepreneurs.

Rick Armstrong, producer, and Debra Morgan, anchor/reporter

Crabtree official: Sales remain good, but mall must keep up with changing times

The amount of retail outlets shutting their doors is breaking records nationwide. Many malls are dying off - with 105 million square feet closing in 2017.