As the Border Patrol’s Charlotte operation continued—or ended?—the city’s Latino businesses began to assess the damage done.
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Posted inImmigration
Where Are the People Border Patrol Detained in North Carolina?
Federal officials claim more than 370 arrests but provide little information on who they detained, where they are held, or what crimes were charged.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Damning New Report Outlines Failures at N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency
The agency also known as ReBuild NC wasn’t good at rebuilding, monitoring budgets, overseeing contractors or helping hurricane victims.
Posted inFood & Drink
Southern Peak Brewery and More Open in Apex’s Sweetwater Town Center
Southern Peak Brewery Taproom and Pizzeria and more restaurants are now open in Sweetwater Town Center in Apex. Here’s what to know.
Posted inElections
DOGE Eat DOGE?
North Carolina’s 4th District was the hardest hit in the entire country. What will that mean for 2026?
Posted inHigher Education
UNC-CH’s Chancellor Thinks There’s an AI Bubble. Why It’s Still a Top Priority.
UNC-CH Chancellor Lee Roberts and vice provosts for libraries and artificial intelligence spoke at The Assembly’s second Newsmakers event.
Posted inHigher Education
Two More UNC System Campuses Join New Accreditor
Appalachian State and N.C. Central will be part of an initial cohort of 10 universities seeking accreditation with the Commission for Public Higher Education.
Posted inFood & Drink
Find Thanksgiving Meals To-Go in Cary and Apex
Let local chefs and bakers handle Thanksgiving dinner and dessert. It’s not too late to order from these culinary creatives in Cary and Apex.
Posted inImmigration
Immigration Arrests Empty Shops, Stall Construction in Charlotte
The recent immigration actions could weigh on the local economy.
Posted inImmigration
Law and Orders
Even for immigration lawyers, navigating the Border Patrol’s opaque operation in N.C. is nearly impossible.
