Valerie P. Foushee

Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam said Wednesday evening that she won't ask for a recount in her close race against incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Valerie Foushee. Allam's decision to concede effectively ensures a third term for Foushee, who is seeking re-election in a left-leaning Triangle district.

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee appeared to narrowly fend off a strong challenge from Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam in Tuesday’s primary, but the race could be eligible for a recount.

The Democratic primary in the Triangle’s 4th Congressional District could become a referendum on the party’s approach in Congress to battling the Trump administration, as Congresswoman Valerie Foushee faces Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam.

Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam launched a campaign this morning to unseat Democratic Congressman Valerie Foushee in the March primary.

The Drakeford Library Complex is named after Robert Drakeford, Carrboro's first Black mayor. It's located at 203 North Greensboro Street.

Sharp partisan divide exists over continuation of the popular program that provides deep discounts for internet connectivity.

U.S. Reps. Kathy Manning of Greensboro and Valerie Foushee of Orange County spent several days in Israel last week. The trip was sponsored and paid for by the American Israel Education Foundation, an affiliate of AIPAC, which has funneled large campaign contributions to Manning, Foushee and most of North Carolina’s congressional delegation.

Black elected officials across North Carolina celebrate Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson, a young Black man who has been propelled into the spotlight after expulsion by Republicans.

The 22 year-old Black man was killed in 1970 in an act of racial violence after attending a dance party at the Student Union intended to improve race relations. His family, students and community members have long called for a memorial to acknowledge his death.

A day after North Carolina's midterms, we review what just happened, explore why, and turn our attention to what might come next.