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What legal rights do you have in encounters with ICE?
Here’s what you need to know about your constitutional protections from immigration stops and detentions by ICE.
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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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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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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.
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A winter storm is coming to North Carolina this weekend. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare
A significant winter storm is expected to bring dangerously cold conditions to North Carolina this weekend, with state emergency officials warning that power outages and hazardous travel could linger into early next week.
