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"With tax and tip, my total comes to $14.41. While Melvin is ringing me up, he asks if I’m looking for a server job. I tell him I’m not. He invites me to the staff Christmas party anyway."
Lunch Money: Three Tacos with Chicken Tinga at The Burritaco Burger Grill
‘80s Hits and a Christmas party invitation at The Burritaco Burger Grill, a minimalist restaurant in Mebane.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
"With tax and tip, my total comes to $14.41. While Melvin is ringing me up, he asks if I’m looking for a server job. I tell him I’m not. He invites me to the staff Christmas party anyway."
Op-Ed: With Immigration Officers in The Triangle, It’s Time to Reactivate the State Defense Militia.
Op-Ed: With Immigration Officers in The Triangle, It’s Time to Reactivate the State Defense Militia
After federal agents swept up his client in Durham, an immigration attorney advocates for invoking a state law to mobilize a civilian militia to protect each other and our rights.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Op-Ed: With Immigration Officers in The Triangle, It’s Time to Reactivate the State Defense Militia.
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“They saw my North Carolina Real ID,” he said. “They were looking for an ID or some sort of documentation, so at that moment, they could have let me free. But no, they decided to take me.”
When he told them he was born in Raleigh, the agent questioning him grew angry, Vazquez said. They abruptly pulled off the road into the parking lot of a carpet cleaning company, where they dumped him, a half mile away from where they picked him up.
‘They Basically Just Kidnapped Me’: US Citizen Taken by Border Patrol in Cary
This article originally published online at NC Newsline. The first thing they asked Fernando Vazquez was “Where are you from?” When two unmarked SUVs full of Border Patrol agents arrived Tuesday at th...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
“They saw my North Carolina Real ID,” he said. “They were looking for an ID or some sort of documentation, so at that moment, they could have let me free. But no, they decided to take me.”
When he told them he was born in Raleigh, the agent questioning him grew angry, Vazquez said. They abruptly pulled off the road into the parking lot of a carpet cleaning company, where they dumped him, a half mile away from where they picked him up.
‘They Basically Just Kidnapped Me’: US Citizen Taken by Border Patrol in Cary
This article originally published online at NC Newsline. The first thing they asked Fernando Vazquez was “Where are you from?” When two unmarked SUVs full of Border Patrol agents arrived Tuesday at th...
indyweek.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
When he told them he was born in Raleigh, the agent questioning him grew angry, Vazquez said. They abruptly pulled off the road into the parking lot of a carpet cleaning company, where they dumped him, a half mile away from where they picked him up.
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New way to recycle bourbon barrels just dropped
Walking among the trolls takes about an hour, and that hike is part of Dambo’s goal. “My art is about getting people off of their screens and getting children out to experience all that magic that I experienced growing up, like searching in the forest,” he said.
Into the Woods With the Dix Park Trolls
Danish artist Thomas Dambo's family of five recycled troll sculptures now cavort across the Raleigh park's 308 acres.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
New way to recycle bourbon barrels just dropped
Walking among the trolls takes about an hour, and that hike is part of Dambo’s goal. “My art is about getting people off of their screens and getting children out to experience all that magic that I experienced growing up, like searching in the forest,” he said.
Into the Woods With the Dix Park Trolls
Danish artist Thomas Dambo's family of five recycled troll sculptures now cavort across the Raleigh park's 308 acres.
indyweek.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Walking among the trolls takes about an hour, and that hike is part of Dambo’s goal. “My art is about getting people off of their screens and getting children out to experience all that magic that I experienced growing up, like searching in the forest,” he said.
Once the first phase of the new project has begun, retrofitting things like affordable housing and green space will become much more challenging, says Brandon Williams, chair of the Northgate Mall Committee for the Walltown Community Association.
After Years of Neighborhood Advocacy, Developer Files “Underwhelming” Plans for Part of Northgate Site
A developer is planning to turn one-third of the Northgate Mall property into a shopping center. Community members hope they can still influence the future of the site.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Once the first phase of the new project has begun, retrofitting things like affordable housing and green space will become much more challenging, says Brandon Williams, chair of the Northgate Mall Committee for the Walltown Community Association.
North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District was the hardest hit by DOGE cuts in the entire country. Could that come back to bite Republicans in 2026?
Federal Funding Cuts May Drive Triangle-Area Dems to the Polls in 2026
North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District was the hardest hit by DOGE cuts in the entire country. Could that come back to bite Republicans in 2026?
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November 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM
North Carolina’s 4th Congressional District was the hardest hit by DOGE cuts in the entire country. Could that come back to bite Republicans in 2026?
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“I’m just doing it for the people that can’t,” says Edith Zavala, a Raleigh resident who says the city felt fearful and “heavy” Tuesday. “I know there are so many people in our community that are afraid to go to work, even go grocery shopping.”
“A Horrific Moment in Our Nation”: Day 1 of Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions in Wake County
More than a dozen people were detained across the Triangle yesterday as hundreds gathered to protest, organize, and volunteer.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
“I’m just doing it for the people that can’t,” says Edith Zavala, a Raleigh resident who says the city felt fearful and “heavy” Tuesday. “I know there are so many people in our community that are afraid to go to work, even go grocery shopping.”
An ESL class in Durham had six students present Tuesday and a Spanish-language immersion school in Knightdale saw a third of students absent as thousands of kids stayed home from school across the Triangle.
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K-12 Absences Spike as Federal Immigration Agents Arrive in the Triangle
An ESL class in Durham had six students present Tuesday and a Spanish-language immersion school in Knightdale saw a third of students absent as thousands of kids stayed home from school across the Tri...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM
An ESL class in Durham had six students present Tuesday and a Spanish-language immersion school in Knightdale saw a third of students absent as thousands of kids stayed home from school across the Triangle.
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Three nights of “Next-Gen Hip Hop,” the 2025 Sundance Indigenous Shorts Tour, and more events around the Triangle that we recommend this week.
INDY Selects: What to Do in the Triangle This Week
Three nights of "Next-Gen Hip Hop," the 2025 Sundance Indigenous Shorts Tour, and more events around the Triangle we recommend this week.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Three nights of “Next-Gen Hip Hop,” the 2025 Sundance Indigenous Shorts Tour, and more events around the Triangle that we recommend this week.
How many people were detained in Durham on Tuesday is unclear. Local officials and organizers say hundreds of volunteers mobilized to intervene.
A Day of Fear and Community Support as Federal Immigration Agents Detain People in Durham
How many people were detained in Durham on Tuesday is unclear. Local officials and organizers say hundreds of volunteers mobilized to intervene.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM
How many people were detained in Durham on Tuesday is unclear. Local officials and organizers say hundreds of volunteers mobilized to intervene.
“I’m just doing it for the people that can’t,” says Edith Zavala, a Raleigh resident who says the city felt fearful and “heavy” Tuesday. “I know there are so many people in our community that are afraid to go to work, even go grocery shopping.”
“A Horrific Moment in Our Nation”: Day 1 of Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions in Wake County
More than a dozen people were detained across the Triangle yesterday as hundreds gathered to protest, organize, and volunteer.
indyweek.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
“I’m just doing it for the people that can’t,” says Edith Zavala, a Raleigh resident who says the city felt fearful and “heavy” Tuesday. “I know there are so many people in our community that are afraid to go to work, even go grocery shopping.”
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Meredith College Students, Faculty, and Alumni Protest Cuts and On-Campus Living Conditions indyweek.com/news/wake/me...
Meredith College Students, Faculty, and Alumni Protest Cuts and On-Campus Living Conditions
Meredith College students, faculty, and alumni on Monday protested cuts and on-campus living conditions.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Meredith College Students, Faculty, and Alumni Protest Cuts and On-Campus Living Conditions indyweek.com/news/wake/me...
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The organizing principle for everything on the walls is a sense of place: there’s a Flying Dog neon sign from one of the old Sam’s Quik Shop locations; a 1950s accordion, as a wink to their predecessor; and a cow skull from Gunipero’s family farm.
The Old North Bar Is Keeping Accordion Club’s Spirit Alive (And Affordable)
Opened in September, the Geer Street dive bar will feel familiar to most patrons—with just a few updates thrown in the mix.
indyweek.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The organizing principle for everything on the walls is a sense of place: there’s a Flying Dog neon sign from one of the old Sam’s Quik Shop locations; a 1950s accordion, as a wink to their predecessor; and a cow skull from Gunipero’s family farm.
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BREAKING: Federal agents detained at least three people in Durham on Tuesday, chasing them through a shopping center parking lot as stores locked down and shoppers fled.
“They’re Just Kind Of Grabbing People”: Fear Grips Durham As Federal Agents Arrive
Federal agents detained at least three people as volunteers mobilized to track the agents through Durham.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
BREAKING: Federal agents detained at least three people in Durham on Tuesday, chasing them through a shopping center parking lot as stores locked down and shoppers fled.
The operation in the Triangle comes amid “Operation Charlotte’s Web,” in which over 100 people have so far been detained in Charlotte, another Democrat-run city targeted by the Trump administration as part of the president’s efforts to ramp up deportations.
“They’re Just Kind Of Grabbing People”: Fear Grips Durham As Federal Agents Arrive
Federal agents detained at least three people as volunteers mobilized to track the agents through Durham.
indyweek.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The operation in the Triangle comes amid “Operation Charlotte’s Web,” in which over 100 people have so far been detained in Charlotte, another Democrat-run city targeted by the Trump administration as part of the president’s efforts to ramp up deportations.
Although Durham officials were not informed of any planned CBP activity, individuals have reported seeing agents in the city, and Nida Allam, who chairs the Durham County Board of Commissioners, said she witnessed three people taken into custody in a Durham shopping center on Avondale Drive.
Federal Agents Are Coming to the Triangle. Here’s What We Know.
Officials say Customs and Border Protection agents are in Raleigh today, and immigrant advocacy groups say they may appear in surrounding areas.
indyweek.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Although Durham officials were not informed of any planned CBP activity, individuals have reported seeing agents in the city, and Nida Allam, who chairs the Durham County Board of Commissioners, said she witnessed three people taken into custody in a Durham shopping center on Avondale Drive.
This is a developing story. We will update it as new information becomes available.
Federal Agents Are Coming to the Triangle. Here’s What We Know.
Officials say Customs and Border Protection agents are in Raleigh today, and immigrant advocacy groups say they may appear in surrounding areas.
indyweek.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
This is a developing story. We will update it as new information becomes available.
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Adventurous ears can sample Sorey’s sweeping sound in person on November 21 at Duke’s Baldwin Auditorium in a program called Max Roach at 100, which honors the pioneering drummer who died in 2007.
Talking With Tyshawn Sorey About Max Roach, Spontaneous Composition, and North Carolina's Musical History
Composer and multi-instrumentalist Tyshawn Sorey will play on November 21 as part of Duke Arts' "Max Roach at 100" program.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Adventurous ears can sample Sorey’s sweeping sound in person on November 21 at Duke’s Baldwin Auditorium in a program called Max Roach at 100, which honors the pioneering drummer who died in 2007.
From coffee shops to electrical contractors, local businesses are getting crash courses in constitutional law to prepare for potential encounters with federal agents.
Inside the Movement to Teach ICE Defense to N.C. Business Owners
From coffee shops to electrical contractors, local businesses are getting crash courses in constitutional law to prepare for potential encounters with federal agents.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
From coffee shops to electrical contractors, local businesses are getting crash courses in constitutional law to prepare for potential encounters with federal agents.
‘80s Hits and a Christmas party invitation at a minimalist Mebane restaurant.
Lunch Money: Three Tacos with Chicken Tinga at The Burritaco Burger Grill
‘80s Hits and a Christmas party invitation at The Burritaco Burger Grill, a minimalist restaurant in Mebane.
indyweek.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
‘80s Hits and a Christmas party invitation at a minimalist Mebane restaurant.
Democratic legislative sources briefed by Gov. Josh Stein’s office told The Assembly and INDY that agents are coming to the state capital.
Immigration Agents Coming to Raleigh Tuesday, Sources Say
Democratic legislative sources briefed by Gov. Josh Stein’s office told The Assembly and INDY agents are coming to the state capital.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Democratic legislative sources briefed by Gov. Josh Stein’s office told The Assembly and INDY that agents are coming to the state capital.
The organizing principle for everything on the walls is a sense of place: there’s a Flying Dog neon sign from one of the old Sam’s Quik Shop locations; a 1950s accordion, as a wink to their predecessor; and a cow skull from Gunipero’s family farm.
The Old North Bar Is Keeping Accordion Club’s Spirit Alive (And Affordable)
Opened in September, the Geer Street dive bar will feel familiar to most patrons—with just a few updates thrown in the mix.
indyweek.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The organizing principle for everything on the walls is a sense of place: there’s a Flying Dog neon sign from one of the old Sam’s Quik Shop locations; a 1950s accordion, as a wink to their predecessor; and a cow skull from Gunipero’s family farm.
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Nabarun Dasgupta, a senior scientist at UNC-Chapel Hill and expert on street drugs, was awarded a 2025 MacArthur Fellowship. The so-called “genius grant” comes with an $800,000 prize.
UNC Overdose Researcher Awarded Genius Grant
Nabarun Dasgupta, a senior scientist at UNC-Chapel Hill and expert on street drugs, was awarded a 2025 MacArthur Fellowship. The so-called “genius grant” comes with an $800,000 prize.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Nabarun Dasgupta, a senior scientist at UNC-Chapel Hill and expert on street drugs, was awarded a 2025 MacArthur Fellowship. The so-called “genius grant” comes with an $800,000 prize.