With a spotlight on Raleigh police conduct, a fight once again brewed in the city council chambers over how much money law enforcement should receive.
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.
Sam Hershey To Run For Wake County School Board
Sam Hershey, founder of software company Evim Solutions, announced Monday he is running for the Wake County Board of Education in District 6, where the incumbent, Christine Kushner, is stepping down.
A New Public Art Project Brings Awareness to the Ghosts of Storms Past and the Creeping Effects of Climate Change
“Part of what we learned was many of the largest flooding events were not tropical storms or hurricanes that had names people remembered—they were just times it rained a lot.”
North Carolina’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill is HB 2 2.0
Cover Story: State lawmakers renew their attack on LGBTQ rights with some of the worst proposed anti-gay legislation since HB 2.
Quickbait: School Stressors
A survey of Wake County teachers reveals a wealth of concern.
Patrick Buffkin Not Seeking Re-Election
Raleigh city council member Patrick Buffkin, who represents District A, is not seeking re-election
Body Camera Footage Released In Reuel Rodriguez-Nunez Shooting
The video, which includes surveillance, dash camera, and body camera footage, was released to the public Thursday afternoon, after Rodriguez-Nunez’s family had a chance to review it.
Wake County Teachers Worried, But Persistent
Wake County teachers are worried about the amount of time they have to teach, learning disparities, and students’ social and emotional health, according to this year’s Teacher Working Conditions Survey.
Two Years After Protests, Activists See Little Progress on Raleigh Police Reform
It’s been two years since Black Lives Matter demonstrations took place in downtown Raleigh. What, if anything, has improved in the city’s police department?
Wake County Teacher Resigns Amid LGBTQIA+ Flashcard Controversy
A special needs preschool teacher left Ballentine Elementary at the end of the school year, seemingly thanks to homophobia. Parents say outrage is coming from outside the school.

