Mecklenburg sheriff says he’s held 163 undocumented people since House Bill 10 in NC
Of the 163 undocumented people held since Dec. 1, ICE “has not yet removed any individuals from the Mecklenburg Detention ...
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ICE accused Mecklenburg sheriff of putting people at risk, but hasn’t offered evidence how
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials recently accused Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden of failing to “honor” six detainers, alleging he put people at risk. Yet the agency hasn’t ...
Wake, Mecklenburg counties drive NC growth, but pace is higher elsewhere, census shows
The populations of nine North Carolina counties have grown by more than 10% since 2020, while 16 have lost residents.
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Mecklenburg County’s population hits new high, led by immigrant residents, Census shows
About 1.2 million people call Mecklenburg County, according to newly released census estimates. That’s a 2.5% increase between July 2023 and July 2024. Jeff Siner [email protected] ...
NC senators introduce bill for new transit authority in Mecklenburg. Here’s what it says.
It’s the second bill introduced in the state legislature this years as part of efforts to overhaul Charlotte’s public transit system.
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Rise in measles prompts vaccination call in Mecklenburg
The CDC recommends everyone keep up to date with vaccinations and children should receive two doses of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella, or MMR, vaccine. The first dose for children is recommended ...
NC bill legalizing marijuana faces uncertainty with only Democratic support
A new bill presented in Raleigh looks to legalize marijuana throughout North Carolina, authored by State Rep. Jordan Lopez, a ...
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Mecklenburg County will redesign, reinterpret 19th century plantation site
The site of a 19th century plantation that's now a nature preserve in northern Mecklenburg County is getting a makeover. County officials say Latta Place — formerly known as Latta Plantation ...