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The council approved a total of $250,000 for a law firm to conduct an investigation into former town manager Sean Stegall’s spending and a review of town staff engagement.
Cary Leaders Approve Funding for Internal Investigation, Employee Satisfaction Initiative
The council will vote on approving a total of $250,000 for a law firm to conduct an investigation into former town manager Sean Stegall’s spending and a review of town staff engagement.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:21 PM
The council approved a total of $250,000 for a law firm to conduct an investigation into former town manager Sean Stegall’s spending and a review of town staff engagement.
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A look back at winter storm events from the INDY archives.
Land of the Ice and Snow: A Quarter Century of Winter Weather
A look back at winter storm events from the INDY archives.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:05 PM
A look back at winter storm events from the INDY archives.
Two Durham Public Schools administrators and an elementary school principal were indicted on charges of obstructing justice this week; the district placed them on leave last month and is conducting an independent investigation.
Three DPS Administrators Indicted on Charges Related to 2024 Child Abuse Case
Two Durham Public Schools administrators and an elementary school principal were indicted on charges of obstruction of justice this week.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Two Durham Public Schools administrators and an elementary school principal were indicted on charges of obstructing justice this week; the district placed them on leave last month and is conducting an independent investigation.
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With widespread complaints about censorship on social media platforms, it feels important (and deeply reminiscent of folk traditions of the past) that artists are are finding ways to subvert the algorithm/authority with art.
one video alone of this song on TikTok has 4.1 million views
one video alone of this song on TikTok has 4.1 million views
“I don’t think it’s a great sign for our country when folk music gets this good,” wrote one commenter on the video.
'What’s Good for the Goose is Good for the Propagander': A Pittsboro Musician's Song Meets the Moment
Mipso guitarist Joseph Terrell's new folk song is a biting indictment of ICE and the killing of Renée Good. It has quickly gone viral.
indyweek.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:29 PM
With widespread complaints about censorship on social media platforms, it feels important (and deeply reminiscent of folk traditions of the past) that artists are are finding ways to subvert the algorithm/authority with art.
one video alone of this song on TikTok has 4.1 million views
one video alone of this song on TikTok has 4.1 million views
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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.
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.
indyweek.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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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“I don’t think it’s a great sign for our country when folk music gets this good,” wrote one commenter on the video.
'What’s Good for the Goose is Good for the Propagander': A Pittsboro Musician's Song Meets the Moment
Mipso guitarist Joseph Terrell's new folk song is a biting indictment of ICE and the killing of Renée Good. It has quickly gone viral.
indyweek.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:17 AM
“I don’t think it’s a great sign for our country when folk music gets this good,” wrote one commenter on the video.
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interviewed Diamond Forde (@poemsandcake.bsky.social) about her brilliant new collection, “The Book of Alice.” indyweek.com/news/culture...
“There Is No Singular Savior”: An Interview with North Carolina Poet Diamond Forde
Poet and NC State assistant professor Diamond Forde released her second collection, "The Book of Alice," on January 20.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:24 PM
interviewed Diamond Forde (@poemsandcake.bsky.social) about her brilliant new collection, “The Book of Alice.” indyweek.com/news/culture...
The influential PACs’ endorsements overlap in exactly half of March’s 14 contested elections.
Durham Committee and People's Alliance Release Candidate Endorsements
The influential PACs' Durham endorsements overlap in exactly half of March’s 14 contested elections, but split on Court of Appeals and District Attorney Races.
indyweek.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM
The influential PACs’ endorsements overlap in exactly half of March’s 14 contested elections.
“I don’t think it’s a great sign for our country when folk music gets this good,” wrote one commenter on the video.
'What’s Good for the Goose is Good for the Propagander': A Pittsboro Musician's Song Meets the Moment
Mipso guitarist Joseph Terrell's new folk song is a biting indictment of ICE and the killing of Renée Good. It has quickly gone viral.
indyweek.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:17 AM
“I don’t think it’s a great sign for our country when folk music gets this good,” wrote one commenter on the video.
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Across NC, the biotech sector has grown 38% since 2018, now home to more than 840 life sciences companies.
Durham leaders may have found a model for attracting young adults to that growing business sector.
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Durham leaders may have found a model for attracting young adults to that growing business sector.
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'A National Model': How One Program is Preparing Durham Youth for Life Sciences Careers
Made in Durham's BULLS Life Sciences Academy and Durham Tech are building a pipeline to land Durham residents in the area's flourishing life sciences industry.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Across NC, the biotech sector has grown 38% since 2018, now home to more than 840 life sciences companies.
Durham leaders may have found a model for attracting young adults to that growing business sector.
My latest at @indyweek.bsky.social.
indyweek.com/news/a-natio...
Durham leaders may have found a model for attracting young adults to that growing business sector.
My latest at @indyweek.bsky.social.
indyweek.com/news/a-natio...
"One of the things that I’ve had to sit with in the telling of this project is giving voice to those silences that my own family has tried to manufacture, trying to respect the balance between what is my story to tell and what also is the thing that I can allow to exist in silence?"
“There Is No Singular Savior”: An Interview with North Carolina Poet Diamond Forde
Poet and NC State assistant professor Diamond Forde released her second collection, "The Book of Alice," on January 20.
indyweek.com
January 26, 2026 at 7:31 PM
"One of the things that I’ve had to sit with in the telling of this project is giving voice to those silences that my own family has tried to manufacture, trying to respect the balance between what is my story to tell and what also is the thing that I can allow to exist in silence?"
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.
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.
indyweek.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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.
A look back at winter storm events from the INDY archives.
Land of the Ice and Snow: A Quarter Century of Winter Weather
A look back at winter storm events from the INDY archives.
indyweek.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:05 PM
A look back at winter storm events from the INDY archives.
Chancellor Lee Roberts announced plans to develop roughly 230 acres of land north of the main campus, an effort nearly two decades in the making. The Smith Center’s future remains undecided.
UNC-Chapel Hill to Develop ‘Full-Blown Satellite Campus’ at Carolina North
The chancellor announced plans to develop roughly 230 acres of land north of the main campus. The Smith Center’s future remains undecided.
indyweek.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Chancellor Lee Roberts announced plans to develop roughly 230 acres of land north of the main campus, an effort nearly two decades in the making. The Smith Center’s future remains undecided.
In 1984, as the tobacco and textiles industries–longstanding pillars of the North Carolina economy–moved overseas, academic and business leaders saw the writing on the wall and urged legislatures to welcome a burgeoning industry to the Tar Heel state: life sciences.
'A National Model': How One Program is Preparing Durham Youth for Life Sciences Careers
Made in Durham's BULLS Life Sciences Academy and Durham Tech are building a pipeline to land Durham residents in the area's flourishing life sciences industry.
indyweek.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:29 PM
In 1984, as the tobacco and textiles industries–longstanding pillars of the North Carolina economy–moved overseas, academic and business leaders saw the writing on the wall and urged legislatures to welcome a burgeoning industry to the Tar Heel state: life sciences.
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Officials are sharing tips and warning of “a massive disruption to people’s lives.”
A Winter Storm is Headed for the Triangle. Here’s the Latest.
Officials are sharing tips and warning of “a massive disruption to people's lives.”
indyweek.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Officials are sharing tips and warning of “a massive disruption to people’s lives.”
The council will vote on approving a total of $250,000 for a law firm to conduct an investigation into former town manager Sean Stegall’s spending and a review of town staff engagement.
Cary Leaders to Discuss Funding Internal Spending Investigation, Employee Satisfaction Initiative
The council will vote on approving a total of $250,000 for a law firm to conduct an investigation into former town manager Sean Stegall’s spending and a review of town staff engagement.
indyweek.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:23 PM
The council will vote on approving a total of $250,000 for a law firm to conduct an investigation into former town manager Sean Stegall’s spending and a review of town staff engagement.
Officials are sharing tips and warning of “a massive disruption to people’s lives.”
A Winter Storm is Headed for the Triangle. Here’s the Latest.
Officials are sharing tips and warning of “a massive disruption to people's lives.”
indyweek.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Officials are sharing tips and warning of “a massive disruption to people’s lives.”
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School principal, two administrators indicted in Durham for failure to report abuse ncnewsline.com/briefs/schoo...
School principal, two administrators indicted in Durham for failure to report abuse • NC Newsline
A grand jury has issued felony indictments against a Durham Public Schools principal and three administrators for obstruction of justice.
ncnewsline.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:04 PM
School principal, two administrators indicted in Durham for failure to report abuse ncnewsline.com/briefs/schoo...
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Local organizations are collaborating on a new initiative this winter called 100 Days of Warmth, a campaign to raise awareness about white flag shelters and raise funds to expand shelter capacity and other homelessness services further.
Durham Expands Shelter Options for Frigid Winter Nights
Beds for “white flag nights” in Durham will quadruple as local organizations raise money to help people find shelter when temps are freezing.
indyweek.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Local organizations are collaborating on a new initiative this winter called 100 Days of Warmth, a campaign to raise awareness about white flag shelters and raise funds to expand shelter capacity and other homelessness services further.
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The documentary depicts Strangio’s life as he preps for the biggest moment of his career—an argument in the nation’s highest courtroom, as the 2024 presidential election spins in the background.
Talking with "Heightened Scrutiny" Director Sam Feder
"Heightened Scrutiny" is a riveting look at medias bias, a landmark Supreme Court case, and the ongoing fight for trans rights.
indyweek.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:20 PM
The documentary depicts Strangio’s life as he preps for the biggest moment of his career—an argument in the nation’s highest courtroom, as the 2024 presidential election spins in the background.
"The capitalist suture pulling to keep consumer culture together is finally bursting at the seams. So we’re uplifting indie artists and each other, babes!"
How Local Music Lovers Keep Music Discovery Fresh
Local Durham artists like Sylvan Esso and BreYonnaBeats as well as music lovers like WHUP's Bob Burtman share ideas to rekindle greater musical curiosity.
indyweek.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:29 PM
"The capitalist suture pulling to keep consumer culture together is finally bursting at the seams. So we’re uplifting indie artists and each other, babes!"
This week’s indictments accuse the three administrators of, in different manners, obstructing the Durham police investigation.
Three DPS Administrators Indicted on Charges Related to 2024 Child Abuse Case
Two Durham Public Schools administrators and an elementary school principal were indicted on charges of obstruction of justice this week.
indyweek.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:30 PM
This week’s indictments accuse the three administrators of, in different manners, obstructing the Durham police investigation.
Renée Fleming in recital, The Great Cover Up, a screening of Icelandic film “The Love That Remains,” and other local events we recommend this week—weather permitting.
INDY Selects: What to Do in the Triangle This Week
Renée Fleming in recital, a screening of Icelandic film "The Love That Remains," and other local events we recommend this week.
indyweek.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Renée Fleming in recital, The Great Cover Up, a screening of Icelandic film “The Love That Remains,” and other local events we recommend this week—weather permitting.
Ault’s departure came less than one month after his former boss, Sean Stegall, resigned following alleged misappropriation of town funds and abuses of power.
Another Member of Cary’s Senior Management Team Departs Town Government
Dan Ault, an assistant town manager and chief innovation officer who has worked for the town since 2016, resigned from his role on January 8.
indyweek.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Ault’s departure came less than one month after his former boss, Sean Stegall, resigned following alleged misappropriation of town funds and abuses of power.