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Chef Adé Carrena. Photo by Matt Ray.
Chef Adé Carrena. Photo by Matt Ray.
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A Plan for Bus Rapid Transit in Durham is In the Works

The City of Durham is looking at the feasibility of a bus rapid transit system that would run from Duke to Wellons Village.

Libby Buck’s Debut Is a Gentle Summer Read About Finding Your Way Back Home

Talking with Hillsborough writer Libby Buck about “Port Anna,” her debut novel released by Simon & Schuster earlier this month.

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Zebulon’s Municipal Government Meltdown: A Timeline

A five-way mayoral race features an embattled incumbent, two sitting commissioners with citizen petitions demanding their resignations, and a former town manager who quit his job in protest. How did Zebulon get here?

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ICE Agents at Durham Courthouse Spark Alarm, Protests

Durham officials say the plain clothes officers didn’t arrest anyone, but may be back at the courthouse Thursday.

INDY Selects: What to Do in the Triangle This Week

Palestinian comic Mo Amer, abortion drama “Keely & Du,” a free outdoor concert at The Gregg, and more events we recommend around the Triangle this week.

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New Low-Barrier Shelter in Raleigh Moves Forward

Second Street Place will remove common barriers to entry so anyone can walk in and access shelter and support.

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Who’s Running: Wake County Municipalities

From open council seats in Apex to a stacked mayoral race in Zebulon, here’s how elections in Wake County’s municipalities are shaping up now that candidates have filed for office.

Character Studies: Raleigh Emcee Kayla Knott, “the MILF with the Mic” 

Knott goes by the name Holly Pocket for her work as a drag, burlesque, and cabaret emcee—a name inspired by the pastel Polly Pocket dolls.

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Who’s Running: Carrboro, Hillsborough and CHCCS

Several Orange County elections this fall outside of Chapel Hill will be uncontested, with a few candidates vying for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City school board seats.

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