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Citizen stopped twice by feds in Charlotte files for $1.25 million in damages He reportedly told federal agents to look at his REAL ID, but they ignored him before finally doing so and seeing he was a citizen.

He reportedly told federal agents to look at his REAL ID, but they ignored him before finally doing so and seeing he was a citizen.

Silfab manager says Thursday leak was a drip that actually started a week ago The plant manager at Silfab Solar suggested the plant wants to reopen today, but an S.C. senator said the state would fight that.

The plant manager at Silfab Solar suggested the plant wants to reopen today, but an S.C. senator said the state would fight that.

Prosecutor’s retirement leaves Mecklenburg DA’s office with experience gap Glenn Cole, III, retired Friday after nearly 30 years trying some of Charlotte’s toughest cases.

Some fine writing and reporting from @juliacoin.bsky.social
about a now-retired prosecutor in Charlotte:

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Jail abolitionist set to become judge in Charlotte after close win over incumbent “We’ll get you out of that cage,” Habekah Cannon’s attorney website read. Unofficial results show she won a Democratic primary for Mecklenburg District Court judge.

Jail abolitionist set to become judge in Charlotte after close win over incumbent

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Kash Patel’s latest firings ousted agents with expertise in Iran The FBI director gutted a specialized, global espionage unit of counterintelligence agents, just days before Operation Epic Fury.

Kash Patel’s latest firings ousted agents with expertise in Iran

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Greg Bovino, other federal agents investigated for Operation Metro Surge actions Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said her office is already investigating 17 incidents involving potential unlawful conduct by federal agents.

Greg Bovino, other federal agents investigated for Operation Metro Surge actions (Minnesota Star Tribune gift link)

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Detained by ICE in court, 4 men’s pending Charlotte cases slam to a halt Charlotte attorneys say Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s deputies helped with the courthouse arrests.

A spokesperson for the Mecklenburg, N.C., Sheriff's Office said they're not assisting ICE, but it appears that they are, @juliacoin.bsky.social reports

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No time for goodbyes: ICE takes Charlotte man’s partner during random traffic stop Luis Duque was driving his parter, Oscar, to work Wednesday when ICE agents stopped them and took Oscar.

No time for goodbyes: ICE takes Charlotte man’s partner during random traffic stop | By @jeff-a-chamer.bsky.social

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Pineville shop slammed for inclusive door signs. Then the owner responded. A small but popular NC ice cream parlor found itself in the middle of a controversy it directly addressed.

Pineville shop slammed for inclusive door signs. Then the owner responded.

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Where do most violent crimes occur on CATS transit? The answer may surprise you. A fatal attack and a second stabbing in 2025 steered much attention to safety on light rail transport. But the serious crimes happen more frequently elsewhere.

While much of the public outcry has focused on risks aboard Charlotte's light rail, serious assaults are much more likely to occur on buses than on trains, according to my analysis. Read all about it @charlotteobserver.com: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...

U.S. citizens arrested by Border Patrol in Charlotte file lawsuit to stop abuses Five people in N.C. who were either United States citizens or a visa holder were attacked or detained without probable cause, a lawsuit alleges.

U.S. citizens arrested by Border Patrol in Charlotte file lawsuit to stop abuses | By @oehrli.bsky.social

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U.S. citizens arrested by Border Patrol in Charlotte file lawsuit to stop abuses Five people in N.C. who were either United States citizens or a visa holder were attacked or detained without probable cause, a lawsuit alleges.

Five people in N.C. who were either United States citizens or a visa holder were attacked or detained without probable cause, a lawsuit alleges.

Carpe Diem, Mickey & Mooch, Futo Buta and more: Closed Charlotte restaurants you miss So many restaurants that helped shape the Charlotte food scene of today. Here’s what you miss the most about 36 of them.

@melissaoyler.bsky.social took a fun look at classic and now closed restaurants in Charlotte

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Wrongful death lawsuits stacked up. But a Charlotte-area surgeon kept operating. Former patients and their loved ones say North Carolina doctor with a string of malpractice settlements should face more accountability.

Charlotte-area surgeon Dr. Timothy Ryan Heider has been sued for wrongful death or malpractice again and again, often settling out of court.

But the surgeon is still operating. And data shows doctors like Heider face few consequences from regulators.

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Charlotte tow owner who booted Black drivers during pandemic settles with state Drivers delivering food and water during the pandemic had boots placed on their trucks, had to pay $4,000, N.C. attorney general said.

Drivers delivering food and water during the pandemic had boots placed on their trucks, had to pay $4,000, N.C. attorney general said.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon, had rich Charlotte history Jackson frequented North Carolina and the Charlotte region throughout his life for conferences, church events and get-out-the-vote rallies.

Jackson frequented North Carolina and the Charlotte region throughout his life for conferences, church events and get-out-the-vote rallies.

ICE protesters turn their attention to private prison company in North Carolina The company wants to hold people for Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a closed private prison in Eastern North Carolina.

ICE protesters turn their attention to private prison company in North Carolina (Gift link)

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ICE Agents Menaced Minnesota Protesters at Their Homes, Filings Say

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A brick building in downtown York with blue sky.

A church in downtown York

A brick residence in downtown York

An old entry door with door knocker in downtown York.

60 degrees with winter light today in the city of York, South Carolina.

Border Patrol’s Bovino could come back to Charlotte - this time on witness stand The now-demoted Border Patrol commander personally authorized agents to chase a U.S. citizen who was taking photos of them in Charlotte.

Border Patrol’s Bovino could come back to Charlotte - this time on witness stand

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Voting is starting in NC’s 2026 primary election. Here’s what voters need to know For Mecklenburg voters, elections will include US Senate, Congress, legislature and sheriff, among other races.

For Mecklenburg voters, elections will include US Senate, Congress, legislature and sheriff, among other races.

New, key things to know about crime risks on CATS transit in Charlotte Including raw numbers and comparing crime rates on Charlotte Area Transit System property to elsewhere puts crime risk into sharper focus.

Everyone's been quoting the FTA about Charlotte's transit system having higher crime rates than the national average. But what does that really mean? And what's the source? I broke it down for you. @charlotteobserver.com www.charlotteobserver.com/article31463...

CMPD said officers followed policy before light rail stabbing. They didn’t. Charlotte police were supposed to get DeCarlos Brown Jr. mental health help eight months before Iryna Zarutska’s death, CMPD policies say.

CMPD said officers followed policy before light rail stabbing. They didn’t. | By @juliacoin.bsky.social (Gift link)

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They made a home in uptown, but a DHS visit went south. ‘They stole him.’ The couple from Azerbaijan, who married in Charlotte last year, wrestled with whether they should fight in immigration court or self-deport.

They made a home in uptown, but a DHS visit went south. ‘They stole him.’ | By @oehrli.bsky.social for @charlotteobserver.com (Gift link)

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Fact check: Gov. Roy Cooper did not release DeCarlos Brown Jr. early from prison Years before Iryna Zarutska’s fatal stabbing on a Blue Line train in Charlotte, the man charged with her murder was released two days after his minimum release date, according to state officials.

Years before Iryna Zarutska’s fatal stabbing on a Blue Line train in Charlotte, the man charged with her murder was released two days after his minimum release date, according to state officials.

Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...

BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.

‘This Is a New Dimension’ As federal agents begin arresting journalists, experts tell Status that Donald Trump's attacks on the press have crossed into openly authoritarian behavior.

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Thousands of people filled the streets of downtown Minneapolis in protest of federal immigration enforcement for the second consecutive Friday.

📷️: Aaron Lavinsky

Charlotte businesses support nationwide protests with donations, calls to action A few shops have closed in support of the general strike, and many are offering spaces for community gathering.

Charlotte businesses support nationwide protests with donations, calls to action

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People are sleeping outside Charlotte ICE office overnight because of long waits Some said they feared being arrested once inside the office, but still made the wait. Many are asylum seekers.

Some said they feared being arrested once inside the office, but still made the wait. Many are asylum seekers.