‘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.
Jeffrey Billman
UPDATED: Raleigh Cops Tell Judge that Allowing the Public to See Footage of a Botched Raid Would be “Dangerous”
A Raleigh family (and news outlets including the INDY) are suing the city of Raleigh to have body-cam footage documenting a raid on the family’s home released publicly.
Custody Decision Delayed in Durham Father’s Case
Garnell Hill has never been accused of abusing or neglecting his son, but has spent years trying to get custody. On Thursday, a Durham judge punted an adoption decision til next year.
A Father Relocated to NC to Care For His Son Who Has been with Foster Families for Five Years. Now Durham County Wants to Put the Boy Up for Adoption.
Garnell Hill has never been accused of abuse or neglect. After two years of fighting, he’s still trying to bring his son home.
A Mother Lost Both Her Children to Durham’s Department of Social Services. She Didn’t Stand a Chance Against NC’s Child Welfare System.
Jatoia Potts lost both her children because she couldn’t explain her baby’s injuries. She’s still fighting to get them back with her family.
When a Durham Mother Fled an Abusive Partner, the County Took Her Children Away—And She Almost Lost Them Forever
This is the first of a three-part series from The Assembly and WBTV investigating a state child welfare system that wields enormous power with little accountability.
Former Apex Town Councilmember Sues NC House Speaker Over Alleged Affair
Scott Lassiter filed a lawsuit accusing House Speaker Tim Moore of carrying on a years-long affair with his wife, Jamie Lassiter, the director of the North Carolina Conference of Clerks of Superior Court.
Durham’s HEART Model Is Poised to Expand; What Are City Leaders Willing to Pay for It?
In the program’s first 10 months, HEART teams have responded to calls for service more than 5,600 times, including follow-ups. But they’re only scratching the surface of what the program could do.
Quickbait: Which Presidential Candidate Got the Best Bang for Their Buck?
Here’s a hint: not Mike Bloomberg.
The Good, The Bad & The Awful
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