H/T to The Daily Tarheel, which reported yesterday that Elliot Cramer has stepped down as the faculty adviser of the ultra-right wing group, Youth for Western Civilization, per UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp’s request. Cramer has frequently written letters to the Indy; we have printed one about his opposing the Racial Justice Act and another about […]
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Community college board OKs admission for undocumented immigrants
The State Board of Community Colleges voted 16-1 to approve an admissions policy to allow undocumented immigrants to attend North Carolina community colleges. However, until the policy goes through the administrative rules process, which could take up to a year, the current admissions standard of not admitting undocumented immigrants, which went into effective May 2008, […]
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Expect fireworks at Duke Energy public hearing
Express yourself WHAT: Public hearing on Duke Energy’s proposed rate hike WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. WHERE: Durham City Hall, Mangum Street and City Hall Plaza WHO: Hosted by the N.C. Utilities Commission, which will decide on whether to authorize the increase WHY: Duke Energy Carolinas is seeking permission from the Utilities Commission to […]
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People’s Alliance endorses Durham incumbents
Mayor Bill Bell and incumbent Council members Cora Cole-McFadden, Howard Clement and Mike Woodard received the endorsement of the Durham People’s Alliance, a progressive political action committee. According to PA spokesman Milo Pyne, about 60 people attended its meeting Tuesday night. The Indy will issue its endorsements for the Durham primary Sept. 16, the day […]
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So far, little dough in Durham Council race
Unlike two years ago, when Thomas Stith raised upwards of 20 Grand, including a $4,000 windfall from the conservative Pope family, for an unsuccessful mayoral run, there are no major campaign finance earthquakes in the Durham council and mayoral races, according to reports filed today. Over the last month, Ward I incumbent Cora Cole-McFadden has […]
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Robison, Bush get DavisandHighHouse nod in Cary
At-large incumbent Julie Robison and District A challenger Lori Bush have received the endorsement of DavisandHighhouse.org, a Cary citizens group. Robison is running unopposed; Bush faces incumbent Republican Jennifer Robinson. The organization formed in 2007 to oppose the a dense development proposed for the intersection of Davis Drive and High House Road. DavisandHighhouse.org did not […]
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Triangle Community Coalition’s straw poll: It doesn’t mean much
The Triangle Community Coalition held its straw poll last night, and while such exercises can be entertaining, if you’re looking to the poll to divine the 2009 election results, you may as well consult your the Magic 8 Ball. Fewer than 20 votes were cast in most of the Wake races, nine in Durham, th
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N.C. Board of Elections denies Goldberg appeal
This post was updated at 11:27 a.m. There is no joy in Mudville, Jerry Goldberg has struck out. The N.C. Board of Elections Monday upheld a recent ruling by the Wake County Board of Elections that stated Goldberg did not meet the residency requirements to run for Raleigh City Council District D. Goldberg’s attorney, former […]
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Gov. Perdue appoints Lunsford Long to District 15B bench
Chapel Hill lawyer Lunsford Long has been appointed as judge of District 15B, which covers Orange and Chatham Counties. Gov. Beverly Perdue announced her appointment today. He is filling the vacancy left by Alonzo Coleman, who, by law was required to retire June 30, at age 72. “Lunsford Long’s experience as a private practitioner and […]
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Goldberg’s residency case heads to N.C. Board of Elections
Jerry Goldberg will have to wait until Monday to know whether he is considered a legitimate candidate for Raleigh City Council. Goldberg is running for the District D seat against incumbent Thomas Crowder and Ted Van Dyk. Wake County Superior Court Judge Michael Morgan rejected Goldberg’s request for a temporary injunction against the Wake Board […]
