While the election for Cary mayor is still a year out, two familiar figures in Western Wake politics are mounting early campaigns.
Chloe Courtney Bohl
Chloe Courtney Bohl is a reporter for the INDY and a Report for America corps member, covering Wake County. She joined the staff in 2024.
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A Wake County Judge’s Trauma-Informed Courtroom Aims to Bring ‘Trust and Respect’ to the Rehabilitation Process
Wake County District Court Judge Sam Hamadani received a grant to make trauma-informed updates to her courtroom where she holds Juvenile Justice and Adult Recovery Court sessions.
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What to Know About the Bonds on the Ballot This Year in Wake County
In addition to three proposed constitutional amendments, voters in Wake County will weigh in on two, three, or four local bond questions, including countywide bonds for Wake Tech and public schools.
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Cary Town Council Wants to Preserve Town-Owned Downtown Properties as Natural Space
The Cary Town Council is opting not to sell the properties purchased under former town manager Sean Stegall.
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Holly Springs Is Close to Adopting Its First-Ever Affordable Housing Plan
Town council members debated a three-year roadmap for housing affordability at their meeting this week.
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Relishing the Sights, Sounds, and Sales Pitches at the Veolia Pickleball Tournament in Cary
Professional pickleball is a capitalist fever dream, but as a skeptic learned last week, it’s also kind of fun.
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State Commission Flags Cary for Enhanced Financial Monitoring
Cary was flagged by the Local Government Commission (LGC), an agency housed within the Office of the State Treasurer, for extra financial oversight in response to the state auditor’s report on the town’s spending and financial controls.
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Wake School Board Members Reluctantly Consider Policies on Religious Instruction, ‘Inappropriate’ Books
The school board must create policies to address new state statutes allowing students to participate in religious instruction outside of school and challenges to books and instructional materials.
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Cary Clarifies Rules for Public Comment Following Raucous Meeting
State law and the First Amendment allow towns to make their own rules for public comment, with some important caveats.
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Pickleball National Championship Tournament Comes to Cary Next Week
Pickleball’s popularity has surged since the pandemic; by hosting the Veolia Pickleball National Championship, Cary is building its profile as a Triangle sports town.
