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From WFAE: Around 200 people protested outside a Home Depot in east Charlotte Wednesday as U.S. Customs and Border Protection continues its immigration operation.
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Protesters outside east Charlotte Home Depot call for Border Patrol agents to leave the city
Around 200 people protested outside a Home Depot in east Charlotte Wednesday as U.S. Customs and Border Protection continues its immigration operation.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
From WFAE: Around 200 people protested outside a Home Depot in east Charlotte Wednesday as U.S. Customs and Border Protection continues its immigration operation.
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For the rest of this week, volunteers will welcome students at school and act as lookouts should immigration agents show up. Many parents are keeping their children home out of precaution.
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As attendance drops across Triangle schools, volunteers show up for Latino students
For the rest of this week, volunteers will welcome students at school and act as lookouts should immigration agents show up. Many parents are keeping their children home out of precaution.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
For the rest of this week, volunteers will welcome students at school and act as lookouts should immigration agents show up. Many parents are keeping their children home out of precaution.
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From UNC Media Hub: A family in Morganton, North Carolina, shared how they lost everything due to Hurricane Helene, and how their community helped them recover in the year since.
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‘The testament is to the fortitude of people of the mountains’: Western North Carolina residents persevere over one year after Hurricane Helene
A family in Morganton, North Carolina, shared how they lost everything due to Hurricane Helene, and how their community helped them recover in the year since.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
From UNC Media Hub: A family in Morganton, North Carolina, shared how they lost everything due to Hurricane Helene, and how their community helped them recover in the year since.
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From WFAE: Two men involved in separate incidents have been charged in federal court for allegedly using their vehicles to assault, resist, or impede federal officers conducting immigration enforcement operations in Charlotte.
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Two men charged with assaulting Border Patrol officers in Charlotte
Two men involved in separate incidents have been charged in federal court for allegedly using their vehicles to assault, resist, or impede federal officers conducting immigration enforcement operation...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
From WFAE: Two men involved in separate incidents have been charged in federal court for allegedly using their vehicles to assault, resist, or impede federal officers conducting immigration enforcement operations in Charlotte.
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A group of a few hundred gathered to protest the presence of U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in the Triangle.
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Protest against immigration enforcement takes to downtown Raleigh
A group of a few hundred gathered to protest the presence of U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in the Triangle.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A group of a few hundred gathered to protest the presence of U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in the Triangle.
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U.S. Customs and Border patrol agents fanned out across the Triangle Tuesday, leading many businesses that serve or are run by immigrants to close or reduce staff.
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Fear spreads as border patrol agents descend on Triangle
U.S. Customs and Border patrol agents fanned out across the Triangle Tuesday, leading many businesses that serve or are run by immigrants to close or reduce staff.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
U.S. Customs and Border patrol agents fanned out across the Triangle Tuesday, leading many businesses that serve or are run by immigrants to close or reduce staff.
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The $918 million factory is projected create 1,000 jobs. Company officials and politicians say it is vital for national security.
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Vulcan Elements announces plans to build world's largest magnet factory outside of China in Benson
The $918 million factory is projected create 1,000 jobs. Company officials and politicians say it is vital for national security.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The $918 million factory is projected create 1,000 jobs. Company officials and politicians say it is vital for national security.
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From WFAE: As part of a sweeping immigration crackdown in Charlotte this week, U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a Nicaraguan man who had been working as a car mechanic in east Charlotte. Records reviewed by WFAE didn't show any criminal history for the man.
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In Charlotte, Border Patrol arrests car mechanic with no criminal history
As part of a sweeping immigration crackdown in Charlotte this week, U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a Nicaraguan man who had been working as a car mechanic in east Charlotte. Records reviewed by WF...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
From WFAE: As part of a sweeping immigration crackdown in Charlotte this week, U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a Nicaraguan man who had been working as a car mechanic in east Charlotte. Records reviewed by WFAE didn't show any criminal history for the man.
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From WFAE: Immigration attorneys Jamila Espinoza and Andres Lopez explain what rights Charlotte residents have as U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents carry out a wave of public arrests across the city.
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Do you have to open the door for Border Patrol? Charlotte attorneys explain
Immigration attorneys Jamila Espinoza and Andres Lopez explain what rights Charlotte residents have as U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents carry out a wave of public arrests across the city.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
From WFAE: Immigration attorneys Jamila Espinoza and Andres Lopez explain what rights Charlotte residents have as U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents carry out a wave of public arrests across the city.
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U.S. Customs and Border Control agents are expected to arrive in Raleigh Tuesday, according to Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell's office. Over the weekend, immigration agents arrested more than 130 in Charlotte.
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Immigration enforcement agents are expected to take action in Wake County Tuesday. Here's what we know so far
U.S. Customs and Border Control agents are expected to arrive in Raleigh Tuesday, according to Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell's office. Over the weekend, immigration agents arrested more than 130 in Charl...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
U.S. Customs and Border Control agents are expected to arrive in Raleigh Tuesday, according to Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell's office. Over the weekend, immigration agents arrested more than 130 in Charlotte.
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As Border Patrol agents descend on Charlotte — and are reportedly headed to Raleigh too — the state's top Republican leaders are supportive of the immigration enforcement action.
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NC Republican leaders backing immigration enforcement in Raleigh, Charlotte, as Democrats oppose moves
As Border Patrol agents descend on Charlotte — and are reportedly headed to Raleigh too — the state's top Republican leaders are supportive of the immigration enforcement action.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
As Border Patrol agents descend on Charlotte — and are reportedly headed to Raleigh too — the state's top Republican leaders are supportive of the immigration enforcement action.
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From WFDD: Siembra NC, an immigrant worker organizing group, has developed a new app to create a historical record of DHC and ICE arrests in the Charlotte area.
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New app tracks immigration enforcement movements in Charlotte
Siembra NC, an immigrant worker organizing group, has developed a new app to create a historical record of DHC and ICE arrests in the Charlotte area.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
From WFDD: Siembra NC, an immigrant worker organizing group, has developed a new app to create a historical record of DHC and ICE arrests in the Charlotte area.
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Customs and Border Patrol agents arrived in Charlotte over the weekend. Democrats in the N.C. General Assembly blasted their actions during a Monday press conference.
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Legislative Democrats say immigration agents are profiling in Charlotte operation, causing mistrust
Customs and Border Patrol agents arrived in Charlotte over the weekend. Democrats in the N.C. General Assembly blasted their actions during a Monday press conference.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Customs and Border Patrol agents arrived in Charlotte over the weekend. Democrats in the N.C. General Assembly blasted their actions during a Monday press conference.
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Providers warn that allowing Medicaid reimbursement rate cuts to linger will have continued impact on patient care in North Carolina.
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'We are at the breaking point.' Providers call for roll back to Medicaid rate cut
Providers warn that allowing Medicaid reimbursement rate cuts to linger will have continued impact on patient care in North Carolina.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Providers warn that allowing Medicaid reimbursement rate cuts to linger will have continued impact on patient care in North Carolina.
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After decades of unfulfilled proposals, this vacant site in Durham’s Hayti neighborhood will be redeveloped into housing through the city’s newly-approved $44 million bond.
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In Durham, a historic 20 acres faces change and a watchful Hayti community
After decades of unfulfilled proposals, this vacant site in Durham’s Hayti neighborhood will be redeveloped into housing through the city’s newly-approved $44 million bond.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM
After decades of unfulfilled proposals, this vacant site in Durham’s Hayti neighborhood will be redeveloped into housing through the city’s newly-approved $44 million bond.
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There is renewed criticism over the names of military and DHS operations, including the most recent, Operation Charlotte's Web.
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What to know about names such as Operation Charlotte's Web
There is renewed criticism over the names of military and DHS operations, including the most recent, Operation Charlotte's Web.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
There is renewed criticism over the names of military and DHS operations, including the most recent, Operation Charlotte's Web.
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Veterans with male breast cancer will face additional requirements to obtain VA care and disability benefits. The agency says the Biden Administration falsely classified men's breasts as reproductive organs.
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A new VA rule limits benefits for male breast cancer. Critics blame Trump's war on gender ideology.
Veterans with male breast cancer will face additional requirements to obtain VA care and disability benefits. The agency says the Biden Administration falsely classified men's breasts as reproductive ...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Veterans with male breast cancer will face additional requirements to obtain VA care and disability benefits. The agency says the Biden Administration falsely classified men's breasts as reproductive organs.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents were seen in Charlotte this morning, arresting at least one person. A protest is planned for the afternoon, as tensions rise over the deployment of federal agents to conduct immigration enforcement operations in Charlotte.
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Border Patrol agents conducting operations in Charlotte
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents were seen in east Charlotte on Saturday morning, arresting at least one person. A protest is planned for 2 p.m. in uptown, as tensions rise over the deploymen...
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November 15, 2025 at 7:35 PM
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents were seen in Charlotte this morning, arresting at least one person. A protest is planned for the afternoon, as tensions rise over the deployment of federal agents to conduct immigration enforcement operations in Charlotte.
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After almost two years, Missy Lane's Assembly Room - one of very few jazz clubs in the South owned by a Black woman - has closed its doors in downtown Durham.
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Missy Lane's Assembly Room has closed
It was announced on Thursday that the jazz club Missy Lane's Assembly Room has closed.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:48 PM
After almost two years, Missy Lane's Assembly Room - one of very few jazz clubs in the South owned by a Black woman - has closed its doors in downtown Durham.
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State environmental officials have approved a water quality permit for Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) Southgate.
The proposed project would build a 31-mile, 30-inch diameter natural gas pipeline starting near Chatham, Virginia and going into Rockingham County in NC.
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The proposed project would build a 31-mile, 30-inch diameter natural gas pipeline starting near Chatham, Virginia and going into Rockingham County in NC.
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Water quality permit for natural gas project MVP Southgate approved
The project would include a 31-mile, 30-inch diameter natural gas pipeline from Virginia to Rockingham County, NC. Officials previously denied this same permit in 2020.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
State environmental officials have approved a water quality permit for Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) Southgate.
The proposed project would build a 31-mile, 30-inch diameter natural gas pipeline starting near Chatham, Virginia and going into Rockingham County in NC.
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The proposed project would build a 31-mile, 30-inch diameter natural gas pipeline starting near Chatham, Virginia and going into Rockingham County in NC.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents are expected in Charlotte for an immigration operation as soon as Saturday, said Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents are expected in Charlotte for an immigration operation as soon as Saturday, said Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden.
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Jenna Norton has spoken critically about the Trump administration's funding cuts and mass firings at the National Institutes of Health. At the end of the shutdown, she says she was put on leave.
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She criticized President Trump during the shutdown. Now she's been put on leave
Jenna Norton has spoken critically about the Trump administration's funding cuts and mass firings at the National Institutes of Health. At the end of the shutdown, she says she was put on leave.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Jenna Norton has spoken critically about the Trump administration's funding cuts and mass firings at the National Institutes of Health. At the end of the shutdown, she says she was put on leave.
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A new vending machine at Durham Food Hall sells zines about different aspects of Durham's history and culture — from urban foraging to the best spots in the city to cry in public.
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This vending machine will feed you zines about Durham's history and culture
Artist Kelsey Graywill recently installed the Hyperlocal Durham vending machine at Durham Food Hall, which sells zines about different aspects of Durham's history and culture — from urban foraging to ...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:56 PM
A new vending machine at Durham Food Hall sells zines about different aspects of Durham's history and culture — from urban foraging to the best spots in the city to cry in public.
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The General Assembly will not meet to address Medicaid funding next week, despite Gov. Josh Stein's formal call for a special session.
Speaker of the House Destin Hall and Senate Leader Phil Berger told Stein the special session is unconstitutional and unnecessary.
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Speaker of the House Destin Hall and Senate Leader Phil Berger told Stein the special session is unconstitutional and unnecessary.
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General Assembly will ignore Stein's call for special session to fund Medicaid
Speaker of the House Destin Hall and Senate Leader Phil Berger told Stein the special session is unconstitutional and unnecessary.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The General Assembly will not meet to address Medicaid funding next week, despite Gov. Josh Stein's formal call for a special session.
Speaker of the House Destin Hall and Senate Leader Phil Berger told Stein the special session is unconstitutional and unnecessary.
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Speaker of the House Destin Hall and Senate Leader Phil Berger told Stein the special session is unconstitutional and unnecessary.
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WFAE reports: Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents are expected in Charlotte for an immigration operation as soon as Saturday.
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Mecklenburg sheriff says Border Patrol agents are heading to Charlotte
Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said Thursday that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents are expected in Charlotte for an immigration operation as soon as Saturday.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
WFAE reports: Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents are expected in Charlotte for an immigration operation as soon as Saturday.
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