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ProPublica found more than 40 cases of immigration agents using banned chokeholds
An in-depth investigation of ICE and Border Patrol finds that federal immigration agents are using banned chokeholds that cut off breathing.
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How ‘chasing the incentive’ could fix Wilmington’s film industry woes
Film industry leaders in Wilmington say that federal incentives could lure movie productions back to U.S. soil, and make NC’s Port City into a Hollywood destination again.
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NC Dems condemn fatal shooting by Border Patrol, while Republicans stay mostly silent
Amid the growing outcry over the shooting of Alex Pretti, Republican Thom Tillis called for a bipartisan investigation, but most other North Carolina Republicans seemed to ignore it.
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3 things happening in NC: Haywood Ice Fest celebrates winter’s infamous product
Western NC offers an opportunity to actually celebrate ice with the Haywood Ice Fest, while the racing and fishing communities stick together in their respective off-seasons.
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Everything you never learned about NC’s power grid—and how clean energy fits in
From frozen fuel supplies to distant grid failures, winter storms like Fern are showing North Carolinians why the power can go out, and how clean energy fits into a more resilient grid.
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Room in the Inn: 30 years of shelter for Charlotte’s unhoused neighbors
Every December through March, faith-based organizations and colleges in Charlotte open doors for Room In The Inn.
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Good News Friday: Signs of life in Asheville’s River Arts District after Helene
Asheville’s popular River Arts District—and the many businesses within it—sustained major damage during Helene. But there are numerous signs of a rebirth. Plus, more good news from around North Carolina.
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How to keep warm if the power goes out. What North Carolina needs to know
North Carolina officials and emergency management agencies are preparing for the possibility of widespread power outages as a winter storm moves into the Carolinas. And there are things you can do too to keep warm if the power goes out.
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NC Gov. Josh Stein declares emergency ahead of weekend winter storm
Gov. Josh Stein has declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for the impacts of a major winter storm.
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Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, memo says
Federal immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to forcibly enter people’s homes without a judge’s warrant, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press.
