Former Cary town manager Sean Stegall was named in Cary police department records released after a public records request.
Jane Porter
Jane Porter is Wake County editor of the INDY, covering Raleigh and other communities across Wake County. She first joined the staff in 2013 and is a former INDY intern, staff writer, and editor-in-chief, first joining the staff in 2013.
Posted inEnvironment
As Chatham Considers Moratorium, Wake County Residents Continue Opposition to Proposed Apex Data Center
The Apex proposal has drawn concerns from residents, the local police and fire chiefs, and even congressional candidates.
Posted inElections
The Democratic Primary for Wake County DA Hinges on Experience—and Perspective
A three-way primary will decide who succeeds longtime District Attorney Lorrin Freeman.
Posted inNews
Big Ideas from the At-Large Candidates for Raleigh City Council
Yes in God’s Backyard, a zonal transit system, MLB to Raleigh—here are the big ideas at-large candidates for Raleigh City Council are bringing to the table.
Posted inNews
Land of the Ice and Snow: A Quarter Century of Winter Weather
A look back at winter storm events from the INDY archives.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Who’s Running: N.C. Legislative Seats in Wake, Durham, and Orange Counties
Most Triangle state legislative seats won’t be on primary ballots in March. Here’s a look at the most interesting races, and all candidates who filed for state house and senate.
Posted inHousing
N.C. Appeals Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Hayes Barton Townhomes Developer, Rules Raleigh Missing Middle Lawsuit May Proceed
A lawsuit against the city over its missing middle policy may proceed in a trial court. City attorneys warn, if successful, it could have broader implications for thousands of housing units in the pipeline.
Posted inEnvironment
At Raleigh Public Hearing, Speakers Uniformly Oppose Fuquay-Varina’s Plan to Secure More Water
The Wake County town is asking the state for approval of a plan to withdraw more than 6 million gallons of water per day from the Cape Fear River Basin without returning the treated wastewater to the original source.
Posted inNews
INDY News Stories That Stood Out in 2025
The local impacts of federal policies, a skating renaissance, and Democratic wins—these are the news stories that stood out to us this year. Plus, local nonprofits doing on-the-ground work.
Posted inPlace
For Its 20th Anniversary, Enloe Charity Ball Aims to Raise $200K for Note in the Pocket
Dozens of Enloe High School students participate in organizing the impressive, monthslong annual fundraising endeavor; since 2004, students have raised nearly $2 million for local groups.