One rezoning case in Apex highlights the conflict between the need to build more to accommodate a rapidly growing population, and the desire to preserve the small-town charm that attracted people in the first place.
Jasmine Gallup
Jasmine Gallup is a freelancer for INDY, covering LGBTQ+ issues, social justice, and arts and culture. A Raleigh native, she also works as an editor for online media.
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NC State Faculty and Students Call for Reinstatement of LGBTQ Pride Center Staffer
Jae Edwards was fired after a right-wing, anti-DEI organization that has targeted employees at other UNC system schools secretly recorded him.
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Holly Springs Approves Wake County Nondiscrimination Ordinance
The Holly Springs Town Council has seen an almost complete changeover since the last time it considered the ordinance in 2022. This week, it passed.
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As Western Wake Grows, So Does a Polished Modern Indian Restaurant Dining Scene
Kaara Modern Indian, Urban Angeethi, and Cheeni in RTP reflect a growing appetite in the area for both international food and fine dining.
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From A Retirement Community to A 5,000 Person Protest, This Cary Activist Group is Growing
Founded by a couple with years of experience in government and politics, the Cary Indivisible chapter has grown to include members of all ages who want to fight for democracy and find some joy in the process.
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After Years Spent Moving Around, the LGBT Center of Raleigh Settles Into a Longterm Space
The Cabarrus Street community center provides a safe space to access resources, connect with others, relax, or spend time in its new library, one of the largest LGBTQ+ libraries in the Southeast.
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100,000 Feet of Wiring, 20,000 Lights, and 14 Acres: Inside the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival
A decade into a tradition, Koka Booth’s annual Chinese Lantern Festival continues to up the ante and keep visitors in awe.
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As Book Bans Spike, Public and School Librarians In Wake County Juggle Divergent Challenges
New policies have helped keep Wake County public libraries resilient against censorship, but book challenges continue to have a chilling effect in classrooms and other community spaces.
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In a New Book, Gene Nichol Calls On North Carolina Progressives to Get “Up Off the Mat”
In “Now What?” commentator and constitutional scholar Gene Nichol presents a suite of ambitious state constitutional amendments he argues Democrats should aggressively back.
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“There’s a Softer Way to Hold Gender”: An Interview With Jacob Tobia About Their New Book
Jacob Tobia, a genderqueer icon from the Triangle, released their new essay collection, “Before They Were Men,” on August 26.