James Watson stands outside his home. (Photo: Greg Childress)
During the holidays, we’re bringing back our journalists’ favorite stories of 2025. This one is from March.
Greg Childress: “This story is about a veteran in his 60s becoming a homeowner for the first time. It shows how small efforts are taking place in communities every day to addressing the housing crisis.”
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…