State Auditor Releases Cary Investigative Report
An investigative report from the office of State Auditor Dave Boliek published Thursday provides the most granular detail yet about […]
Politics & Government
Twenty Years After DOJ Settlement, Durham’s West Point on the Eno Gets Accessibility Improvements
Cars rumble into the gravel lot, squeezing onto the grass if the parking is full. Uneven paths stretch across the
What’s Stopping North Carolina Lawmakers From Regulating Hemp
This is part 3 of “Barely Legal,” The Assembly’s investigation into North Carolina hemp. Learn more here. With time running
Wake Election Officials Censured for Counting Ballots of Three Dead Voters
This story originally published in NC Newsline. Gerry Cohen, a member of the Wake County Board of Elections, said he
Durham County Moves Toward Data Center Moratorium
On Monday, Durham County joined a growing list of local governments looking to bring data center construction to a halt.
Durham County Moves Toward Data Center Moratorium
On Monday, Durham County joined a growing list of local governments looking to bring data center construction to a halt.
Amid Unprecedented Property Tax Revenue Shortfall, City of Durham Passes Budget
After months of deliberation, the Durham City Council unanimously passed its budget for the upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year. The budget
Durham Expected to Cuts to Community Partner Fundding
Facing a tight budget year and a $9 million shortfall due to unexpected property tax appeals, the city of Durham
How $4B Came Off Durham’s Tax Rolls—and Blew a Hole in the City Budget
Data analysis and additional reporting by Lee Gans. Property taxes in Durham went up nearly universally last year in the
Durham County Commissioners Up DPS Funding—and Taxes to Pay for It—in Final Budget Vote
Durham County will increase funding for Durham Public Schools (DPS) by about $14.5 million. That’s slightly more than what DPS