The rare move comes as search warrants detail the actions of a state trooper who responded to the crash as recorded on his body-worn camera.
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.
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Residents Ask Wake County Commissioners to Protect Lake Crabtree Trails
The county plans to close the Lake Crabtree trails on June 1, ahead of the expiration of its lease with the RDU Airport Authority for the parkland.
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“Important, But Not Always Convenient”: A/V Geeks’ Skip Elsheimer Discusses Collecting Physical Media
The Raleigh archivist and audio-visual expert will be showing films at the “Let’s Get Physical” media fest at the Fruit Saturday evening.
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INDY Selects: What to Do In the Triangle This Week
An annual Greek Festival, a comic ballet, a Raleigh skateboarding photo exhibit, and more events around the Triangle we recommend this week.
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Wake County Reps. Urge Congressional Republicans Not to Cut Food Assistance for Half a Million NC Children
The U.S. House has proposed $230 billion in cuts to nutrition assistance. Local lawmakers say cutting SNAP funding would be disastrous for the state’s children and working families.
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Margaret Severin-Hansen’s Swan Song
The Carolina Ballet principal will give her final company performance this weekend. Ahead of the show, Severin-Hansen reflects on her career, future, and the power of art to bring people together.
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INDY Selects: What to Do in the Triangle This Week
A live Shakespeare reading, a Project 2025 primer, a legendary ballerina’s last company performance, and more events we recommend making time for this week.
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How a Triangle History Teacher is Keeping a Holocaust Survivor’s Story Alive
Steve Goldberg, a U.S. History teacher from the Triangle, has made it his mission to keep telling Holocaust survivor Abe Piasek’s story.
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The Skaters of Graveside DIY
After losing their skate park to new development, Raleigh skateboarders are seeking a space to recapture some of Graveside DIY’s magic.
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New Report Shines Light on Raleigh LGBTQ Community’s Historic Spaces
A new report, the first of its kind in North Carolina, looks at buildings, clubs, parks, and other spaces across the city where queer residents historically congregated.