It’s been a about two years since Army veteran James Watson moved into his neat, three-bedroom, traditional ranch-style home in southeast Raleigh.
On a visit in late February, the home, which Watson purchased through the Raleigh Area Land Trust, looked as though the proverbial GI party had taken place the night before — it was spotless and in perfect order.
The house was gutted and remodeled before Watson took ownership. He eagerly showed it off, first pointing out the modern kitchen, then taking a visitor to see each room. In a bedroom he uses for an office, Watson proudly shared family pictures and prized photos he took with former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris…