North Carolina
INDY’s 2025 Year in Review
Looking back at the news and culture stories that defined the year in the Triangle.
Who’s Running: State Courts
With four statewide judicial seats up for grabs in 2026, candidates for Court of Appeals will appear on primary ballots in March.
The 4th Congressional District Primary Just Got Interesting
Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam will file to run for the seat Thursday, challenging Rep. Valerie Foushee in a near replay of the 2022 race.
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.
Siembra NC Says More Immigration Agents Could Be Coming to the Triangle This Week
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson denied the report but said the agency is active in the Triangle “every day, seven days a week.”
ICE and CBP: Similar Mission, Different M.O.
There’s a reason Customs and Border Protection, not just ICE, was deployed in North Carolina. And it says a lot about how the Trump administration is looking at immigration enforcement.
Triangle Leaders Highlight Business Impacts of Federal Immigration Raids
Many businesses and work sites in North Carolina’s largest metros went quiet last week; business leaders, elected officials, and industry advocates are calling for immigration reform at the federal level.
K-12 Absences Spike as Federal Immigration Agents Arrive in the Triangle
An ESL class in Durham had six students present Tuesday and a Spanish-language immersion school in Knightdale saw a third of students absent as thousands of kids stayed home from school across the Triangle.
Federal Funding Cuts May Drive Triangle-Area Dems to the Polls in 2026
North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District was the hardest hit by DOGE cuts in the entire country. Could that come back to bite Republicans in 2026?
Federal Agents Are Coming to the Triangle. Here’s What We Know.
Officials say Customs and Border Protection agents are in Raleigh today, and immigrant advocacy groups say they may appear in surrounding areas.
Immigration Agents Coming to Raleigh Tuesday, Sources Say
‘It is the city of Raleigh’s understanding that the Border Patrol and ICE are already in Raleigh and that they will be active’ said Mayor Janet Cowell.
Triangle Representatives Decry Shutdown Deal
In a press conference, representatives Adams, Foushee and Ross railed against Republican majorities in Congress and the state legislature as the federal government shutdown ends.
UNC Overdose Researcher Awarded Genius Grant
Nabarun Dasgupta, a senior scientist at UNC-Chapel Hill and expert on street drugs, was awarded a 2025 MacArthur Fellowship. The so-called “genius grant” comes with an $800,000 prize.
Triangle Food Banks Brace For Increased Demand As SNAP Cutoff Nears
What’s happening with SNAP in the Triangle, where to find food assistance, and how you can help others access food as the shutdown drags on.
A Booth at the State Fair Urges Attendees to Give Peace a Chance
For 75 years, local pacifists have organized a “Peace Booth” at the State Fair. Is it exactly what our moment needs, or a relic of the past?
What The Federal Shutdown Means for Triangle Residents
From local schools to the airport, we asked state and local agencies how the shutdown could hit the Triangle. Many agencies aren’t yet sure.
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