INDY staffers joined volunteers surveying unhoused people in Wake and Durham.
Justin Laidlaw
Justin Laidlaw is a reporter for the INDY, covering Durham. A Bull City native, he joined the staff in 2023 and previously wrote By The Horns, a blog about city council.
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Durham Council To Vote on Whether to Break Growth Boundary for Proposed Moriah Ridge Development
Durham’s planning commission voted against the Moriah Ridge proposal, which would extend Durham’s jurisdiction into Orange County months after the city committed to containing sprawl.
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Is a New Convention Center Durham’s Next Big Attraction?
Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams has a vision for an “innovation center” that brings visitors and residents alike downtown. Is it worth the price?
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City Council Rezones 95 Acres in East Durham for Mixed-Use Development
The proposed development of a former brick factory site in East Durham would create housing, commercial space, and walking trails near a key transit hub.
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The Company Behind ShotSpotter Says It Curbs Gun Violence. But Some Cities Fear It’s An Empty Promise.
Several North Carolina cities have ended ties with the company that uses technology to track gun violence, saying the data hasn’t backed claims. But others have extended contracts despite backlash.
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Durham County Commissioners Approve New Sheriff’s Training Facility
After weeks of public comment, the Durham County commissioners approved the $18 million sheriff’s office training facility in a divided vote.
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Bo Ferguson Officially Sworn in as New Durham City Manager
Council members praised Ferguson’s experience serving Durham and other communities.
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INDY Selects: What to Do in the Triangle This Week
A giant robot fight, stand-up comedy about anxiety, a diasporic punk concert, and more events we recommend this week.
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Bo Ferguson Named New Durham City Manager
In an unannounced vote Monday, the Durham City Council promoted from within to name its next city manager following Wanda Page’s retirement.
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New Year’s Resolutions for the Durham City Council
The INDY offers Durham City Council some friendly suggestions for a successful 2025.
