After Mamie Green fell behind on rent, she found herself in court facing eviction. But with rats and mold in the house, Green hopes her appeal on the ruling will grant her a fresh start.
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Thanks to Redistricting, Deborah Ross Was Destined To Win Her Congressional Seat
Those who are in power—currently the GOP in North Carolina’s state legislature—want to ensure they maintain that power.
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One Month Before Election Day, Poll Worker Jobs Are Largely Filled
Finding enough poll workers had been the biggest worry for Damon Circosta, the chair of the North Carolina Board of Elections. Now he can worry about other things.
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What Is Swing NC? And Why Did It Give $53,000 to Deborah Ross?
Join us on a journey as we try to untangle the complicated web of campaign contributions in a system that seems designed to make it difficult.
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Much More Needed to Make Classrooms Safe, Durham Teachers Say
Many teachers are skeptical that Durham Public Schools can restart in-person classes any time soon.
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What the Stay-at-Home Order Means for Durham’s Homeless
Mayor Schewel has said the city would help create a facility where homeless people infected with coronavirus could self-quarantine. In San Francisco, homeless people have moved into vacant hotel rooms after testing positive.
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Tragic Meets Festive: Memorial to Hundreds Lost to Gun Violence Joins Durham Holiday Parade
The quilt to gun violence appears in an unlikely place.
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Steve Schewel: Progress Made and Not Yet Done
The mayor is still working on goals he promoted during his first campaign. Here is a loose accounting of some.
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Daniel Meier: Yes to More Durham Police and Unbiased Criminal Justice
Reducing crime is a big priority for the city council candidate. The criminal defense attorney says he’d bring practical experience to the challenge.
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At Lakewood Elementary School, Spanish and English Speakers Learn Together
Half the students are fluent in English, half in Spanish in Lakewood’s first dual-language immersion classroom.