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US - Sep 30, 2026 - Forty-five North Carolina property owners sued over roads planned through their neighborhoods for the 1,800-home Hilton Bluffs project; the developer removed both links, then the county denied its revised one-access plan - The Hilton Bluffs project in North Carolina is facing legal challenges regarding access road routes. Local residents have filed a lawsuit against Copper Builders, objecting to pathways that intrude on private land. Even after revised plans were submitted, local authorities deemed them unsafe, leading to continued construction delays. As both sides gear up for legal hearings, the situation underscores the intense demand for housing in the area.

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