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Duke Law Under Investigation

Orange County Approves 2026-27 Fiscal Budget – How Does It Affect The Community?

The Orange County Board of Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget on June 16. The budget totals $327,066,083 and includes a property tax rate of 68.05 cents per $100 of assessed value, which is a 4.22-cent property tax increase over the previous fiscal year. The county says the plan supports essential services and community programs in the coming year. County officials outline several changes for FY 2026-27, including the phased elimination of funding for the Friends of Chapel Hi

A Look Into The Town of Cary, NC Spending Chaos

City of Durham Approves Affordable Housing Funding

The Durham City Council has approved a $4.5 million funding plan to support the development and preservation of affordable housing units impacting hundreds of families across the city. This strategic investment is part of the effort led by the City’s Housing & Neighborhood Services Department to address Durham’s ongoing need for affordable housing by supporting both new construction and the preservation of existing units. This funding also extends to providing case management services for low-i

Paperhand Puppet Project Still Holding On

Situated in Saxapahaw, NC, the Paperhand Puppet Project is a community-driven puppet and theater group celebrated for its imaginative giant puppets, masks, and shadow plays. They are still recovering from the effects of the Chantal flood. Marketing director Kristen Havlik revealed that the entire studio floor was inundated, resulting in damage to several puppets. Consequently, the team had to discard many years’ worth of puppets that were beyond repair. Havlik mentioned that Paperhand is now o

NC Governor Vetoes House Bill 87

On Wednesday, June 3rd, the North Carolina General Assembly successfully overturned Gov. Josh Stein’s veto, marking the first override of the 2026 legislative session. This newly enacted law enables taxpayers to benefit from a federal tax deduction when they contribute to organizations that grant scholarships. This provision also encompasses scholarships for private educational institutions. In response, Governor Josh Stein stated via press release that he vetoed House Bill 87 because, at the t