Chloe Courtney Bohl
@ccourtneybohl.bsky.social
Reporter at @indyweek.bsky.social via Report for America
Zebulon's Board of Commissioners has been short a member since June, when Beverly Clark resigned in protest and called for "a whole board and mayor." The remaining commissioners don't seem to be in any rush to replace her. My latest on the small-town government meltdown for @indyweek.bsky.social:
A Divided Zebulon Town Board Treads Water
Despite having a mandate to fill an open seat, Zebulon's board of commissioners continues to punt on the issue.
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August 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Zebulon's Board of Commissioners has been short a member since June, when Beverly Clark resigned in protest and called for "a whole board and mayor." The remaining commissioners don't seem to be in any rush to replace her. My latest on the small-town government meltdown for @indyweek.bsky.social:
Got to hang out with the wonderful Carlos Lemus Sr. of LaGana for the latest installment of @indyweek.bsky.social's Character Studies series. We talked about his fanbase, the Cheesecake Factory, and chasing perfection. 10/10 recommend his cacao cake!
Character Studies: Carlos Lemus Sr., Raleigh’s Cake Jefe
Carlos Lemus Sr. got his start as a cake decorator at the Cheesecake Factory in the 1980s. Now, he's Raleigh's #CakeJefe.
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August 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Got to hang out with the wonderful Carlos Lemus Sr. of LaGana for the latest installment of @indyweek.bsky.social's Character Studies series. We talked about his fanbase, the Cheesecake Factory, and chasing perfection. 10/10 recommend his cacao cake!
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Revealing reporting from @indyweek.bsky.social's @ccourtneybohl.bsky.social about a call hosted by St. Augustine's University officials.
SAU's debts exceed $47 million (not including a $20 million default judgement SAU is contesting). Enrollment is about 53 students.
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SAU's debts exceed $47 million (not including a $20 million default judgement SAU is contesting). Enrollment is about 53 students.
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Saint Augustine's University Appeals to Alumni for Donations Following Loss of Accreditation
Saint Augustine's University leaders appeal to alumni for donations following loss of accreditation, sharing information about SAU's financial standing.
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July 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Revealing reporting from @indyweek.bsky.social's @ccourtneybohl.bsky.social about a call hosted by St. Augustine's University officials.
SAU's debts exceed $47 million (not including a $20 million default judgement SAU is contesting). Enrollment is about 53 students.
indyweek.com/news/wake/sa...
SAU's debts exceed $47 million (not including a $20 million default judgement SAU is contesting). Enrollment is about 53 students.
indyweek.com/news/wake/sa...
The Wake County Housing Authority and other public housing authorities owe local landlords nearly $1.9 million in past-due rental payments. New for @indyweek.bsky.social
Wake County Landlords Owed $1.9 Million in Unpaid Rent from Wake Housing Authority, Others
The Wake County Housing Authority failed to collect payments from other public housing authorities due to backlogs and staff turnover.
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June 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The Wake County Housing Authority and other public housing authorities owe local landlords nearly $1.9 million in past-due rental payments. New for @indyweek.bsky.social
Hundreds of people have gathered in and around Raleigh's Moore Square tonight to peacefully protest ICE. They're also rallying against two pieces of anti-immigrant legislation that just passed the General Assembly, SB 153 and HB 310. @indyweek.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Hundreds of people have gathered in and around Raleigh's Moore Square tonight to peacefully protest ICE. They're also rallying against two pieces of anti-immigrant legislation that just passed the General Assembly, SB 153 and HB 310. @indyweek.bsky.social
Last week the Raleigh City Council removed two planning commissioners who were eligible to keep serving.
Usually, commissioners who show up to meetings get reappointed. But that wasn’t the case for Reeves Peeler, who says he still doesn’t fully understand why the council gave him the boot.
Usually, commissioners who show up to meetings get reappointed. But that wasn’t the case for Reeves Peeler, who says he still doesn’t fully understand why the council gave him the boot.
Raleigh City Council Ousts Two Planning Commissioners
The Raleigh city council strayed from precedent and removed two planning commissioners who were eligible for reappointment
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May 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Last week the Raleigh City Council removed two planning commissioners who were eligible to keep serving.
Usually, commissioners who show up to meetings get reappointed. But that wasn’t the case for Reeves Peeler, who says he still doesn’t fully understand why the council gave him the boot.
Usually, commissioners who show up to meetings get reappointed. But that wasn’t the case for Reeves Peeler, who says he still doesn’t fully understand why the council gave him the boot.
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The United States government has never officially recognized May Day, which celebrates working-class unity and workers’ rights, but workers and activists continue to observe it: this year, there were more than 1,000 protests planned around the country.
Thousands March Through Downtown Raleigh for May Day
The International Workers’ Day protest on May Day brought together union members, activists, and their supporters from around the Triangle.
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May 2, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The United States government has never officially recognized May Day, which celebrates working-class unity and workers’ rights, but workers and activists continue to observe it: this year, there were more than 1,000 protests planned around the country.
As Saint Augustine's University faces down existential threats in the form of lawsuits, property liens, crippling debt, and potential accreditation loss, board chair Brian Boulware is blaming the school's financial predicament on “administrative negligence” and denying that the board played a role.
Saint Augustine’s University Board Chair Says School Misused Federal Grants, Submitted Inaccurate Financial Data
Brian Boulware, Saint Augustine's University board chair, says school misused federal grants, submitted inaccurate financial data
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April 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
As Saint Augustine's University faces down existential threats in the form of lawsuits, property liens, crippling debt, and potential accreditation loss, board chair Brian Boulware is blaming the school's financial predicament on “administrative negligence” and denying that the board played a role.
“When I was born in ‘42, my parents named me Vicki for a quick victory over fascism. From the day I was born, it was my job to fight fascism. And that’s what I’ve been doing."
If you've never heard of the Raging Grannies, where have you been!!
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If you've never heard of the Raging Grannies, where have you been!!
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“We Need a Gentle Anger”: The Triangle’s Raging Grannies are Protesting Injustice Through Music
Founded in Canada in the 1980s, the Raging Grannies have gaggles around North America—and plenty to sing about.
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April 22, 2025 at 1:23 PM
“When I was born in ‘42, my parents named me Vicki for a quick victory over fascism. From the day I was born, it was my job to fight fascism. And that’s what I’ve been doing."
If you've never heard of the Raging Grannies, where have you been!!
New for @indyweek.bsky.social
If you've never heard of the Raging Grannies, where have you been!!
New for @indyweek.bsky.social
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“When I was born in ‘42, my parents named me Vicki for a quick victory over fascism."
Absolutely obsessed with @ccourtneybohl.bsky.social's new story for @indyweek.bsky.social on the badass activists who are the Raging Grannies.
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Absolutely obsessed with @ccourtneybohl.bsky.social's new story for @indyweek.bsky.social on the badass activists who are the Raging Grannies.
indyweek.com/news/northca...
“We Need a Gentle Anger”: The Triangle’s Raging Grannies are Protesting Injustice Through Music
Founded in Canada in the 1980s, the Raging Grannies have gaggles around North America—and plenty to sing about.
indyweek.com
April 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
“When I was born in ‘42, my parents named me Vicki for a quick victory over fascism."
Absolutely obsessed with @ccourtneybohl.bsky.social's new story for @indyweek.bsky.social on the badass activists who are the Raging Grannies.
indyweek.com/news/northca...
Absolutely obsessed with @ccourtneybohl.bsky.social's new story for @indyweek.bsky.social on the badass activists who are the Raging Grannies.
indyweek.com/news/northca...
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At one point in the conversation, Reeves quipped to the mayors, “We’re not going to bring up the light rail today?”
“Please don’t,” Williams replied, eliciting a burst of strained laughter from the audience.
“Please don’t,” Williams replied, eliciting a burst of strained laughter from the audience.
Derek Thompson Talks “Abundance” with Raleigh, Durham Mayors
Raleigh and Durham’s mayors joined the Atlantic journalist to discuss his new book and governing with the “Abundance” mindset under Trump.
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April 15, 2025 at 7:04 PM
At one point in the conversation, Reeves quipped to the mayors, “We’re not going to bring up the light rail today?”
“Please don’t,” Williams replied, eliciting a burst of strained laughter from the audience.
“Please don’t,” Williams replied, eliciting a burst of strained laughter from the audience.
Developers originally promised 10% affordable units in the residential tower they’re building next to Union Station. Now they want to contribute $1.5 million to the city’s affordable housing efforts instead. Is it a fair trade-off? New for @indyweek.bsky.social:
Why Did Raleigh's Planning Commission Accept $1.5 Million in Lieu of Promised Affordable Housing Units at Union Station?
The developers say building affordable housing in downtown Raleigh's Union Station is “unviable.”
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April 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Developers originally promised 10% affordable units in the residential tower they’re building next to Union Station. Now they want to contribute $1.5 million to the city’s affordable housing efforts instead. Is it a fair trade-off? New for @indyweek.bsky.social:
During her state of the city address on Tuesday night, Janet Cowell showed off her re-creations of old images from Raleigh's city archive. This one might be my favorite
March 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM
During her state of the city address on Tuesday night, Janet Cowell showed off her re-creations of old images from Raleigh's city archive. This one might be my favorite
Got to sit down with Irregardless Café founder Arthur Gordon to talk about urban farming, what our dreams mean, and why he wants to create a multigenerational affordable housing development in southwest Raleigh. New for @indyweek.bsky.social
Irregardless Founders Want to Turn Their Southwest Raleigh Community Garden into Affordable Housing
Irregardless founders Arthur and Anya Gordon want to turn Their Southwest Raleigh community garden into affordable housing.
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March 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Got to sit down with Irregardless Café founder Arthur Gordon to talk about urban farming, what our dreams mean, and why he wants to create a multigenerational affordable housing development in southwest Raleigh. New for @indyweek.bsky.social
Saint Augustine's University just lost its accreditation appeal.
This is a major setback, but the Raleigh HBCU has vowed to make one last effort to stay accredited: a "final and binding" arbitration process with its accreditor SACSCOC.
This is a major setback, but the Raleigh HBCU has vowed to make one last effort to stay accredited: a "final and binding" arbitration process with its accreditor SACSCOC.
Saint Augustine's University Loses Accreditation Appeal
For the second time in as many years, Saint Augustine's University is pursuing an arbitration process to stay accredited.
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March 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Saint Augustine's University just lost its accreditation appeal.
This is a major setback, but the Raleigh HBCU has vowed to make one last effort to stay accredited: a "final and binding" arbitration process with its accreditor SACSCOC.
This is a major setback, but the Raleigh HBCU has vowed to make one last effort to stay accredited: a "final and binding" arbitration process with its accreditor SACSCOC.
A cohort of Southeast Raleigh residents is advising the city on how to redevelop the 6-acre former DMV site on New Bern Ave.
The group formed in response to prevailing skepticism that the city would factor community voices into the redevelopment process. Soon, they'll make their recommendation.
The group formed in response to prevailing skepticism that the city would factor community voices into the redevelopment process. Soon, they'll make their recommendation.
What Will Southeast Raleigh's Former DMV Site Become?
A group of volunteers is preparing to make its recommendation on the future of the former Southeast Raleigh DMV site to city officials.
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March 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
A cohort of Southeast Raleigh residents is advising the city on how to redevelop the 6-acre former DMV site on New Bern Ave.
The group formed in response to prevailing skepticism that the city would factor community voices into the redevelopment process. Soon, they'll make their recommendation.
The group formed in response to prevailing skepticism that the city would factor community voices into the redevelopment process. Soon, they'll make their recommendation.
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But SACS, the school's accreditor, also has focused on the board charged with overseeing SAU.
As @ccourtneybohl.bsky.social & I report, internal complaints and lawsuits reveal deep disputes about how the board has managed the institution.
As @ccourtneybohl.bsky.social & I report, internal complaints and lawsuits reveal deep disputes about how the board has managed the institution.
February 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
But SACS, the school's accreditor, also has focused on the board charged with overseeing SAU.
As @ccourtneybohl.bsky.social & I report, internal complaints and lawsuits reveal deep disputes about how the board has managed the institution.
As @ccourtneybohl.bsky.social & I report, internal complaints and lawsuits reveal deep disputes about how the board has managed the institution.
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As St. Augustine's University fights an uphill battle to retain accreditation, it hopes a land lease deal can turn the tides.
A cohort of alumni, former employees, and Raleigh-based community groups have proposed a different solution: replace SAU's board of trustees.
A cohort of alumni, former employees, and Raleigh-based community groups have proposed a different solution: replace SAU's board of trustees.
February 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
As St. Augustine's University fights an uphill battle to retain accreditation, it hopes a land lease deal can turn the tides.
A cohort of alumni, former employees, and Raleigh-based community groups have proposed a different solution: replace SAU's board of trustees.
A cohort of alumni, former employees, and Raleigh-based community groups have proposed a different solution: replace SAU's board of trustees.
As Saint Augustine’s University battles to retain accreditation, internal complaints and lawsuits reveal deep disputes about how the board of trustees has managed the institution.
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@indyweek.bsky.social and @theassemblync.bsky.social
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The Fight that Fractured Saint Augustine’s University
As the Raleigh HBCU battles to retain accreditation, complaints and lawsuits reveal disputes about how the board of trustees has managed the institution.
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February 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
As Saint Augustine’s University battles to retain accreditation, internal complaints and lawsuits reveal deep disputes about how the board of trustees has managed the institution.
Story by me and @eringretzinger.bsky.social for
@indyweek.bsky.social and @theassemblync.bsky.social
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@indyweek.bsky.social and @theassemblync.bsky.social
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Monti Valrie, the managing partner of 50 Plus 1 Sports, says his company plans to lease all 105 acres of Saint Augustine’s downtown property and develop about half of that land.
Florida Firm Plans Mixed-Use Housing Development on Saint Augustine’s University Property in Downtown Raleigh
The Florida firm 50 Plus 1 Sports is planning a mixed-use housing development on Saint Augustine’s University property in downtown Raleigh
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December 20, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Monti Valrie, the managing partner of 50 Plus 1 Sports, says his company plans to lease all 105 acres of Saint Augustine’s downtown property and develop about half of that land.
NEW: Saint Augustine's University will lease all 105 acres of its downtown Raleigh property to Florida investment firm 50 Plus 1 Sports, who plan to turn 55 acres into a mixed-use development.
Florida Firm Plans Mixed-Use Housing Development on Saint Augustine’s University Property in Downtown Raleigh
The Florida firm 50 Plus 1 Sports is planning a mixed-use housing development on Saint Augustine’s University property in downtown Raleigh
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December 20, 2024 at 3:33 PM
NEW: Saint Augustine's University will lease all 105 acres of its downtown Raleigh property to Florida investment firm 50 Plus 1 Sports, who plan to turn 55 acres into a mixed-use development.
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When Raleigh’s Greyhound bus station moved to Capital Boulevard in 2014, it was supposed to be temporary. Ten years later, plans to bring it back to the new RUS Bus station downtown appear to have fizzled out.
Greyhound Won't Be Part of Raleigh's Downtown Transit Hub When It Opens Next Year
Greyhound won't be part of RUS Bus, Raleigh's downtown transit hub, when it opens in the Warehouse District next year.
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December 12, 2024 at 8:43 PM
When Raleigh’s Greyhound bus station moved to Capital Boulevard in 2014, it was supposed to be temporary. Ten years later, plans to bring it back to the new RUS Bus station downtown appear to have fizzled out.