Democrats swept races across the board, including two competitive state House seats and a state Senate seat in northern and southern Wake County.
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.
Posted inOutdoors & Recreation
Fuquay-Varina Adopts Amended Park Master Plan Without Ball Fields and Parking Lots
Monday’s vote redirects $10 million budgeted for the Hilltop Needmore Park plan to acquire property for a future recreation or athletics park.
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In One of Wake County’s Last Battleground Districts, a Democrat Challenges a One-Term GOP Rep. to a Rematch
In campaign ads and on his website, Rep. Mike Schietzelt says he is fighting to make life more affordable for Northern Wake County residents. His opponent, Evonne Hopkins, says she can do a better job.
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Since Summer Launch, Wake at Home Has Rehoused 30 People from ‘Large Encampment’
At meetings on Monday, Wake County commissioners heard updates on the Wake At Home housing initiative and other efforts to address homelessness; they also voted on a potential new shelter space.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Wake County Commissioners Green-light WakeMed-Atrium Merger
After four months of public deliberation and some additional concessions from the state’s largest hospital system, commissioners voted 5-2 for changes that will allow the deal to go through.
Posted inThe Line: Top Story
The Proposed WakeMed-Atrium Deal’s Outsize Impact on Southeast Raleigh
WakeMed says the deal is needed to modernize its flagship hospital in the economically vulnerable neighborhood. Some residents and local leaders are skeptical.
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‘There’s An Urgency’: NC Courage Owner Gives Six-Month Timeline to Figure Out New Stadium, Training Facilities
In a Q&A with the INDY, North Carolina Courage owner Steve Malik says the clock is ticking on securing updates to the team’s future training facilities at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary and a new Raleigh stadium.
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Owed $6 Million in Overdue Utilities Balances, Apex Wants to Help Residents Pay
After a cyberattack hobbled its billing system, the town is resuming efforts to collect late payments.
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Emails: Apex Mayor Questioned ‘Fairness and Accuracy’ of Audit of Town Finances
Apex Mayor Jacques Gilbert called an auditor to question her about flags raised regarding unpaid utility bills and P-card spending in her firm’s external audit of the town.
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A New DIY Skate Park Is Coming to Jaycee Park in Raleigh
Following the demolition of Graveside DIY, Raleigh skaters worked with the city on what will be a community-built skate park in a public park.
