The Triangle Trumpet

Introducing the Semiquincentennial Series: Why Local History Matters

Here at the Triangle Trumpet, we're celebrating the 250th anniversary of 1776 with a year-long series on the local Revolutionary history of our beat

Feb 1 • Stephen Horn

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January 2026

Report of children sickened by THC gummies leads to ALE raids at JoCo vape/smoke shops, charges for six+

An investigation into a report of six juveniles who became “very ill” after consuming THC gummies purchased from a vape shop in Johnston County has led…

Jan 30 • Stephen Horn

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Voucher-funded Islamic schools linked to Muslim Brotherhood terrorist organizations

Analysis: Muslim schools and mosques are expanding across the Triangle as a consequence of modern immigration policy

Jan 20 • Stephen Horn

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Nigerian king must pay $72k restitution for defrauding NC Medicaid during pandemic

In addition to the therapy practice used in the fraud, JoCo resident Ekelekamchukwu Alphonsus Ngwadom also runs a residential adult care facility found…

Jan 15 • Stephen Horn

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December 2025

New Franklin schools superintendent pushed DEI, neo-Marxist pedagogy

Dr. Nakia Hardy "implemented district-wide professional development on understanding implicit bias, equitable practices, and culturally responsive…

Dec 17, 2025 • Stephen Horn

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November 2025

Democrats Sweep Municipal Elections: GOP Failure?

Tuesday’s municipal elections were as dismal for Republicans locally as they were nationwide, with results such as only one of the Wake GOP’s twenty-two…

Nov 9, 2025 • Stephen Horn

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October 2025

By any other name: Raleigh's DEI coverup exposed

In spite of a covert rebrand, webpage removals, and censored language, Raleigh continues to fund its Department of Equity and Inclusion with its DEI…

Oct 28, 2025 • Stephen Horn

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Raleigh resident arrested on twenty child pornography charges after sting by "Predator Poachers"

The defendant's residence is also the location of an in-home studio for a photographer whose website contains images of fully unclothed infants

Oct 17, 2025 • Stephen Horn

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Antifa professor charged with assaulting journalist deemed not a threat by UNC

Interview w/ Patrick Howley, who Prof. Dwayne Dixon was charged with assaulting at a left-wing riot in 2018

Oct 4, 2025 • Stephen Horn

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September 2025

"I am Antifa:" detention officer terminated after advocating for imprisoning/executing right-wingers

Detention Corporal Brian D. Edwards has been terminated by the Orange County Sheriff's Office after a right-wing meme account exposed extremist social…

Sep 22, 2025 • Stephen Horn

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REPORT: The "Repeat Offenders" of Wake County

Nearly 800 have been arrested 14 or more times in Wake County in the past 10 years

Sep 9, 2025 • Stephen Horn

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REPORT: Florida criminals accused of breaking into over 20 vehicles across North Carolina

Michael Lee Grace and Marcus Lavon Felder, of Pompano Beach, FL, have extensive criminal records involving burglary and theft

Sep 5, 2025 • Stephen Horn

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