Many businesses and work sites in North Carolina’s largest metros went quiet last week; business leaders, elected officials, and industry advocates are calling for immigration reform at the federal level.
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 inImmigration
“A Horrific Moment in Our Nation”: Day 1 of Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions in Wake County
More than a dozen people were detained by federal immigration agents across the Triangle on Tuesday. Meanwhile, hundreds gathered to protest, organize, and volunteer.
Posted inImmigration
Immigration Agents Coming to Raleigh Tuesday, Sources Say
‘It is the city of Raleigh’s understanding that the Border Patrol and ICE are already in Raleigh and that they will be active’ said Mayor Janet Cowell.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Dispute Over Apex Friendship High School Residential Parking Lot Continues
The Town of Apex could be heading towards a legal fight with a property owner who’s operating a commercial parking lot for local high school students.
Posted inEconomic Development
Data Center Developers Aim to Allay Apex Neighbors’ Noise Concerns at Community Meeting
Representatives from Natelli Investments LLC provided information on a sound study and measures they plan to take to minimize noise impacts from the proposed digital campus.
Posted inNews
Records: Seminary Leaders Urged Wake Forest Mayor to Drop Pride Month Proclamation
Emails to Mayor Vivian Jones and town staf from the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary’s president and a vice president asked town officials to retract a proclamation recognizing the LGBTQ community, citing “partnerships” and differing viewpoints.
Posted inElections
Chinese American Candidates in Western Wake County Are Running Strong Town Council Campaigns
With the support of a new PAC and a considerable donor base, candidates Bella Huang in Cary and Sue Mu in Apex could join a small but growing roster of Asian American elected officials in North Carolina.
Posted inEnvironment
Apex Environmental Advisory Board OKs Conditions for Proposed Data Storage Facility
Developer Natelli Investments LLC has cleared a hurdle in its proposal to get a property in rural Wake County annexed and rezoned for a digital campus.
Posted inCulture
Think Your House Is Haunted? Onlyphantoms Can Help.
Missing mugs, cold gusts of air, and a strange smoky smell: why I turned to these Triangle ghost hunters.
Posted inNews
Wake Forest’s Second Annual Pride Fest Celebrates “Camp,” LGBTQ History, and Resilience
The celebration comes a month after the town’s mayor walked back a Pride proclamation and ahead of a municipal election that could usher in new leadership.