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The latest from INDY:
On XOXOK’s Long-Awaited Debut, Keenan Jenkins Takes Apart Internalized Racism Link by Link
“Jesus Piece,” XOXOK’s lush debut, has a distinctly old-school feel that wouldn’t feel out of place on the Foxy 107 radio Keenan Jenkins grew up listening to.
Just Outside Chapel Hill, a Capacious Space for Creatives
The photographer Phyllis B. Dooney had long dreamed of a space where artists could find studio space, a darkroom, and community. PHOTO FARM catches the light just right.
Suspended UNC Student Protesters Say the University Lacked Due Diligence in Bringing Disciplinary Charges Against Them
The students further allege that, in deciding their suspensions, UNC placed undue weight on testimonies from a professor and campus police officer.
Backtalk: “Your Raleigh City Council endorsements seemingly are judging different candidates using different standards.”
And other things our readers told us.
Poll Volunteers Accuse NC Rep. Erin Paré and Husband Wayne of Intimidation at Early Voting Sites
The INDY spoke to six people and viewed complaints from eight more who described Wayne or Erin Paré harassing or intimidating them or other poll greeters—mostly women—at polling sites in 2020, 2022, and 2024.
Progressive Democrats, Civil Rights and Good Government Groups Urge Vote “Against” NC Constitutional Amendment
The amendment, which redundantly seeks to codify that only U.S. citizens may vote in North Carolina elections, divided state Democratic lawmakers over whether to place it on the ballot.
On the (Creepy Clown) Trail with Durham Parks and Recreation
“The clowns are a little in their feelings tonight,” our guide at West Point on the Eno explains. “They’re sad, they’re mad. Just be prepared.”
City of Durham Expands Parking for Downtown Workers
On Monday, the city council approved an ordinance that will modify the city’s parking voucher program.
“Trump Really Supercharged It”: Bill Adair On How Political Lying Got So Bad (and Why Republicans Do It More)
Talking with Bill Adair about his new book “Beyond the Big Lie,” how misinformation became mainstream, and how we can correct course.
Durham Adopts New Design Standards for Transportation Infrastructure
The City of Durham looks to modernize its urban design for transportation through the adoption of national standards.
How Ethan Clark Worked to Get Hurricane Helene On Everyone’s Radar
The NC State student has run a wildly popular forecasting page called North Carolina’s Weather Authority since he was 12. Last month, with Helene on the way, he jumped into action.
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