Durham schools add protections for immigrant students, extend superintendent’s contract
By Tanya Wan
Spurred to action by the arrival of federal immigration agents in the Triangle in November, the Durham board of education revised its policy on immigration...
Benjamin Gear’s winding road to sobriety and happiness
By Annelise Bowers
In the great tradition of government buildings, the main office of the Orange County Local Reentry Council is “barren of existence and bad for the...
With contaminated parks still closed, city offers soil testing sessions for nearby residents
By Halle Vazquez
A year and a half after initial soil contamination reports, Durham city officials are still unsure when five parks will reopen. The five parks — Walltown,...
A Moment in Durham: Bright lights, tacky sweaters and ‘Weird Windows’
By Reece MacKinney
“My girls brought me out here,” said Barbara Meeks, sitting on the bench on Saturday under the giant Christmas tree in the middle of CCB...
Months after Chantal’s fierce flooding, some Durhamites’ homes are barely habitable
By Katelyn Cai
When Tropical Storm Chantal hit Durham on July 6, 77-year-old Fred Foster lost nearly everything. His military uniforms? Washed down the Eno River. His dream...
Hayti Center’s 50th year closes on a note of change
By Jothi Gupta
As the Hayti Heritage Center wraps up its 50th anniversary year, its leaders find themselves reexamining the center’s vision. From planning major renovations to installing...

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‘I didn’t feel fear before’: Locals react to recent Durham raids targeting immigrants

‘I didn’t feel fear before’: Locals react to recent Durham raids targeting immigrants

By Annapurna Bhattacharya on February 21, 2025

A recent raid by federal agents in north Durham has sparked anxiety and concern across the city, as city leaders and residents scramble to understand…