Housing, Eviction Diversion, Small Businesses: How Durham Has Allocated Pandemic Relief Money
The City of Durham has allocated more than $70 million in American Rescue Plan Act money.
More Than 50 Years After Zoning Paved the Way for Development of Black Meadow Ridge, Half the Site Is Being Preserved
The Eno River Association helped spare 27 acres near West Point on the Eno from development. But the question remains: Why wasn’t Black Meadow Ridge protected to begin with?
Triangle Counties Come Out Against Proposed Cap on Local Property Taxes
Durham, Orange, and Wake counties warn that a potential constitutional amendment limiting property tax increases would jeopardize critical services.
Six Takeaways From a First Look at Apex’s Budget
How much property taxes may go up, why the Salem Streetscape project is costing more than expected, and how much a new firetruck costs.
Lawsuit Alleges Repeated Sexual Assault by Durham Rescue Mission’s Former Volunteer Coordinator
In the suit, an anonymous plaintiff says Mission leadership discouraged him from reporting the abuse.
Apex Approves One-Year Moratorium on Data Centers
The temporary ban gives the town time to develop regulations for data centers and related uses.
Six Takeaways from a First Look at Morrisville’s Next Budget
“Unprecedented” property tax appeals are hitting the town’s wallet, the council is divided on whether to raise property taxes, and one member briefly suggests ditching lawn mowers.
More Politics & Government Coverage
Two Durham Elementary Students and Their Parents Were Detained and Deported In the Span of Three Days
Immigrant rights’ advocates and local elected officials are condemning the family’s removal earlier this week.
After Town Manager Fallout, Cary Aims for “the Most Robust Budget Process We’ve Ever Had”
In a move to be more transparent after its town manager resigned over alleged financial misdeeds, Cary held an open house where residents got a look at the budget and told the INDY they still trust the town with their money.
Jonah Garson Will Succeed Graig Meyer in the N.C. Senate
The state Democratic vice chair won five of the six committee votes to fill the seat.
“Not A Risk We Can Take”: Some Senate Dems Don’t Want Garson in Their Caucus
North Carolina senators and Democratic officials are speaking out against Jonah Garson, a top candidate for a General Assembly appointment that will be decided this weekend.
Who Will Succeed Graig Meyer in the N.C. Senate? The Choice May Fall to Two Orange County Residents
This weekend, a small committee will make its pick among a field led by a Democratic Party up-and-comer and two local electeds.
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