A federal law mandates that local law enforcement agencies collect data about deaths in custody and at the hands of police officers. The Cooper administration cites another federal law to avoid handing that data over to reporters.
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.
A Self-Inflicted Shooting at a Raleigh Clinic Indicative of Anti-Abortion Harassment Across the Country
Statistics show a “disturbing escalation” of intimidation tactics, clinic invasions, and other activities aimed at disrupting abortion services, harassing providers, and blocking women’s access to care across the country.
Quickbait: In Raleigh, Crime Is Down
According to Police Chief Cassandra Deck-Brown’s recently released annual report, crimes against people were down 9.74 percent over 2019 and crimes against property were down 8.8 percent. Shootings, unfortunately, rose slightly.
The Yoga Almanac Aligns the Practice with the Four Seasons and the Astrological Year
It’s an engrossing, comforting read during times of crisis.
N.C. Will Move to Vaccinate Some In Group Four A Week Early
Beginning March 17, those with high-risk medical conditions and some living in congregate settings will be eligible. The rest of Group Four will be eligible beginning April 7.
An Anti-Abortion Harasser at a Raleigh Women’s Healthcare Clinic Shot Himself in the Leg
The man, who was apparently illegally carrying a concealed gun, was charged for possession of a firearm at a protest. Clinic volunteers say RPD’s response was inadequate.
Mayors Mary-Ann Baldwin, Steve Schewel Commit to Protecting 30 Percent of Land and Oceans Before 2030
It’s part of a national and global effort to respond to climate change, extinction of species, and environmental inequities.
All The Reasons Why N.C. Congressman Madison Cawthorn Is The Worst
Cawthorn drew his first Democratic challenger for his U.S. House seat yesterday.
15 Minutes: Kyle Villemain, Founder of The Assembly
The Assembly is a digital, statewide magazine covering people, places, and institutions that launched last month.
Snoopy’s, Beloved Purveyor of Hot Dogs, Closed Its Location on Hillsborough Street Near Glenwood This Weekend
The owners of the “little hot dog place on the corner” cited COVID, construction, and “dynamic changes in downtown Raleigh” as reasons for the move.

