The Board of County Commissioners will see new members in seats that had been held by longtime public servants after Tuesday’s election, in which most local races were uncontested.
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 inElections
Here’s Who Won in Durham County: 2026 General Election Results
Even with few competitive local races, Durham voters turned out in high numbers to support Democrats at the top of the ticket.
Posted inNews
Big Ideas for the Triangle’s Climate Future
Local experts and advocates working in environmental fields dream big and share their solutions to pressing climate problems.
Posted inNews
We Set Out to Assess Local Governments’ Climate Progress. Here’s What We Learned.
We dug into a dozen sustainability and action plans to try to understand what strides local governments have made and the challenges they face.
Posted inNews
In Durham, DA Deberry Is Reelected, While Judge Jones Is Unseated
Newcomers won two judicial seats in Tuesday’s primary.
Posted inNews
McKee Trails in Razor-Thin Orange County Commission Race, While Blackwood Wins a Fourth Term as Sheriff
Orange County voters made their picks for school board, county commission, sheriff, state legislature and register of deeds.
Posted inNews
Nickel Proclaims “a New Direction” for Wake DA’s Office
Wiley Nickel is set to succeed longtime incumbent Lorrin Freeman, who did not seek reelection, marking a new era for the Wake County district attorney’s office.
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How Does a Survival Expert Prep for a Winter Storm? We Asked Naked and Afraid’s Ali Williams
Williams, a Raleigh-based wilderness guide appearing on the survival show next month, shares how she uses her years of outdoor experience to endure icy weather and power outages.
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Who’s Running: Wake County DA, Sheriff, and Judiciary
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.
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.
