BREAKING: An investigative report from the office of State Auditor Dave Boliek published Thursday provides the most granular detail yet about a pattern of excessive spending by Town of Cary employees under former town manager Sean Stegall which went unchecked by the town council.

Between 2021 and 2025, the town of Cary spent more than $330,000 to produce 12 documentary-style videos about town projects and culture, including “Dancing Queens: A Case Study", clipped below. The INDY obtained them, along with associated invoices and emails, through a public records request.

On the occasion of International Workers' Day, check out some of the INDY’s past stories on fights for workers’ rights in the Triangle—from UNC housekeepers and Duke grad students, to city employees and Amazon workers. indyweek.com/tag/workers-...

BREAKING: Saint Augustine’s University filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday and announced on Tuesday that its interim president, Dr. Jennie Ward-Robinson, has resigned after about four months on the job.

On April 9, join us for the first-ever Local News Day. Stop by Cocoa Cinnamon in Durham from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and meet teams from The Assembly, INDY, and NC Local. 👋 ☕

BREAKING: Two complaints call for Wesley Knott’s removal after he broke with party tradition and backed Nida Allam in the 4th Congressional District primary. Knott says he hasn’t broken any rules and stands by the endorsement.

Two candidates for new at-large seats on the Wake County Board of Commissioners will advance to the general election after Tuesday’s Democratic primary: Christine Kushner and Mona Singh.

Satana Deberry won her third term, beating out defense attorney Jonathan Wilson in a head-to-head Democratic primary for the second time. She was first elected in 2018 amid a national movement for prosecutorial reform.

Candidates backed by the Durham Association of Educators (DAE) swept the school board on Tuesday, marking a shift in power—and experience—on the board at a contentious time between the workers’ union and the district.

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee came out on top in the 4th Congressional District primary, with a less-than-1% lead over Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam. The race could be headed for a recount; candidates can demand one when the margin is smaller than 1% of total votes.

With our small Wake County team, we’ve covered police misconduct, affordable housing, budget season, Pride, transit, and local elections. We chronicled an Amtrak journey, the quest of local 9/11 survivors for affordable health care, and the evolution of a DIY skate park.

As we close out my first year as INDY’s editor in chief, I want to say thank you for reading and supporting local, independent news. I'm so proud of this team and the work they’ve done. Now, we’re looking toward 2026.

It’s almost time to light up Downtown Durham! 🎄 Join us for the Downtown Durham Tree Lighting on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 5–9 p.m. A free, family-friendly celebration with live music, holiday crafts, cocoa, and a visit from Santa himself. 🎅 Don’t miss one of Durham’s brightest nights of the year! 💫

Each September, the INDY works with the LGBTQ Center of Durham on special Pride coverage, with an emphasis on putting the voices of queer people front and center. Read that coverage here, and be sure to tune into the livestream of Saturday's Pride Parade. indyweek.com/news/durham/...

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