During a disjointed press conference, the president of the Raleigh-Apex NAACP called on the Department of Justice to review the Holly Springs man’s 2024 conviction in a series of air gun shootings.
Lena Geller
Lena Geller is a reporter for INDY, covering food, housing, and politics. She joined the staff in 2018 and previously ran a custom cake business.
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Amazon Workers File For Union Election at RDU1 Warehouse
The filing follows years of organizing and could make the sprawling Garner facility the second unionized Amazon facility in the country.
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Following Arrests at Amazon RDU1 Warehouse, Union Organizers Address Garner Town Council
Organizers say the arrests represent Amazon’s latest union-busting effort, as labor tensions escalate at facilities nationwide.
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North Carolina Oyster Farmer Ryan Bethea On Making Oysters Accessible Across the State
Talking with Ryan Bethea about the science behind his ultra-briny bivalves and his path to farming.
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Amazon Fires Worker Who Founded Union Movement at RDU1 Warehouse
Amazon says it terminated the worker, Ryan Brown, for using language that violates its anti-harassment policy.
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$40 a Day in Durham, 20 Years Later
Twenty years ago, celebrity chef Rachael Ray visited Durham with a mission: Prove that 40 bucks could fuel a full day of local dining. Is that still possible?
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Durham School of the Arts Students Stage Walkout for Climate Action
As Trump’s reelection renews national climate concerns, DSA’s Sunrise Movement chapter is pushing for local action with a “Green New Deal for Schools.”
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Civil Rights Nonprofit Sues Durham Sheriff, Judge Over Closed Parental Rights Proceedings
In its complaint against District Court Judge Doretta Walker and Sheriff Clarence Birkhead, Civil Rights Corps says county officials routinely escort court watchers from hearings where families may be separated.
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Democratic Incumbent U.S. Reps. Foushee and Ross Reelected in Blue Triangle Districts, Brad Knott Elected in Redrawn 13th Congressional District
Congresswomen Deborah Ross and Valerie Foushee held onto their congressional seats, while newcomer Brad Knott was elected in the 13th congressional district.
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An Interview With Hope Tyson, Bull City Votes Volunteer Who’s Helping Voters Get to the Polls and Navigate New Voting Laws
“We’re working with people who are facing a lot of barriers to vote, and we’re working with those folks on purpose.”