At a roundtable hosted by Representative Deborah Ross, representatives from NC solar and renewable energy companies said Trump’s spending plan will force layoffs and set back the industry locally.
Chase Pellegrini de Paur
Chase Pellegrini de Paur is a reporter for INDY, covering politics, education, and the delightful characters who make the Triangle special. He joined the staff in 2023 and previously wrote for The Ninth Street Journal.
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Durham School Board Names Bettina Umstead Chair, Again
Board of Education members voted to replace Millicent Rogers with Umstead, who served as vice chair for 2019-20, and then chair from 2020 to 2024.
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In Chapel Hill, A Council Divided
The council split 5-4 over whether to raise taxes at the recommendation of an outgoing town manager. That divide is likely to show up in municipal elections this fall for incumbents and challengers alike.
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Durham Man Makes 300-Mile “Democracy Walk” to D.C.
Inspired by his 10 grandkids, Bruce Bair is walking to Washington, D.C., with letters from others like him concerned about democracy and the future of America.
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“The Struggles, the Violence, But Also the Resilience”: Marking Juneteenth at Stagville
A Juneteenth tour at Durham’s Historic Stagville explores how enslaved people experienced the transition to freedom.
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Orange County Budget Falls Short of Schools’ Continuation Needs
Faced with a rising tax burden for residents, commissioners settled on a budget that doesn’t quite meet what Orange County and Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools said they need to maintain current services.
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Chapel Hill Council Split Over Coal Ash Options
While some Chapel Hill council members favor removing coal ash from the town’s old police HQ site entirely, others want to cap it in place. The council dynamic reflects the factions of the 2023 election.
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Durham County Meets DPS Halfway in Final Budget
Commissioners turned over all the municipal couch cushions to fund a $13 million increase for Durham Public Schools next year. With $3 million less than they asked for, DPS board members will have to decide where to cut back.
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Ask INDY: Durham Public Schools Edition
This week, we dive into how much money is diverted to charter schools in Durham and what it means for Durham Public Schools.
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How Would DPS Adjust if It Doesn’t Get Its Full Budget Request?
A budget exercise at a recent meeting sheds light on what Durham Public Schools leaders may do if Durham County’s final budget doesn’t include all the district asked for.