Three Democrats will compete in March to be Wake County’s next district attorney when longtime DA Lorrin Freeman steps down; most other races won’t see competitive elections until the fall.
Sarah Willets
Sarah Willets is editor-in-chief of the INDY. She first joined the staff in 2017, covering Durham for more than two years. She returned to lead the newsroom in January 2025.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Who’s Running: N.C. Legislative Seats in Wake, Durham, and Orange Counties
Most Triangle state legislative seats won’t be on primary ballots in March. Here’s a look at the most interesting races, and all candidates who filed for state house and senate.
Posted inNews
INDY News Stories That Stood Out in 2025
The local impacts of federal policies, a skating renaissance, and Democratic wins—these are the news stories that stood out to us this year. Plus, local nonprofits doing on-the-ground work.
Posted inImmigration
A Day of Fear and Community Support as Federal Immigration Agents Detain People in Durham
How many people were detained in Durham on Tuesday is unclear. Local officials and organizers say hundreds of volunteers mobilized to intervene.
Posted inNews
INDY Earns State, Regional Journalism Awards
INDY staffers took home several awards recently for writing and visuals.
Posted inOp-Ed
A Letter from the INDY’s New Editor-in-Chief
For nearly 20 years, I’ve been an INDY reader like you.