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As U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents continue an immigration enforcement operation across Charlotte, businesses along South Boulevard are seeing steep drops in customers.
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Nick de la Canal/WFAEU.S. Customs and Border Protection made arrests in largely immigrant neighborhoods of Charlotte. Residents protested their presence and tactics — such as throwing suspects to the ground, breaking car windows and pulling people out of vehicles. The Department of Homeland Security claims this is about ridding Charlotte of crime.
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City Council members condemned the raids by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Monday. -
This year, schools have faced canceled grants, delayed funds, and abrupt decisions by the U.S. Dept. of Education. WUNC tracked $320 million in disrupted funds. -
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested more than 130 people over the weekend in Charlotte. A spokeswoman told WFAE on Monday morning that those arrested were in the country illegally and that some have prior criminal histories, including charges such as larceny and assault. The agency did not identify any of those arrested.WFAE has requested that information to verify who is being taken into custody and whether they have any criminal record. -
The Carolina Panthers bounced back from last week’s sluggish showing with a dramatic 30–27 overtime win against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Quarterback Bryce Young led the way, throwing for a franchise-record 448 yards and three touchdowns.
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Johnson C. Smith University has claimed its first football championship in 56 years. The Golden Bulls defeated two-time defending CIAA champion Virginia Union on Saturday, winning the conference title with a 45–21 victory.
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Union County Public Schools celebrated becoming the highest-performing school district in North Carolina. Two months later, the district is embroiled in a bitter dispute over teacher pay.
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Border Patrol agents arrest 81 people across Charlotte over Saturday; Sunday's total still unknown. CMS to hold a normal in-person school day today. Growth in clean energy employment outpaced N.C.'s other sectors last year. S.C. Congressman Ralph Norman slams state leaders for losing out on the Scout Motors headquarters to Charlotte.
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