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Relatives of a 27-year-old Honduran man say he was denied dialysis and pressured into signing a voluntary deportation order after being detained during "Operation Charlotte's Web." ICE denies the allegation.
CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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JMTURNER/Wikimedia CommonsThe murder of Iryna Zarutska on the Blue Line in August led to the passage of Iryna’s Law by the General Assembly. It took effect on Dec. 1 and is designed to overhaul parts of the judicial system. A Republican bill, it passed with some bipartisan support and was signed by a Democratic governor, yet there were still opponents. We discuss the new law and more with caucus leader Rep. Mary Belk. -
CrackerfarmNot only has Bob Crawford made significant contributions to the national success of this homegrown band, he's also hosting a history podcast. It's called “American History Hotline,” and he talks with some of the best historians about everything from the American Revolution to rock 'n' roll feuds.
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The protesters were pressing the hospital authority board to honor affordable housing promises as the system reported soaring 2025 revenues. Meanwhile, union workers from affiliated facilities in the Midwest decried working conditions. -
For more than 50 years, Jean Beasley worked to protect sea turtles, safeguarding more than 3,000 nests and overseeing the emergence of nearly 250,000 hatchlings since she started collecting data in 1995. -
All existing K&W Cafeteria locations closed effective December 1, 2025. In a statement, the organization thanked the community for its support over the years. -
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Likely changes come on the heels of significant premium increases in 2026, changes Briner said were necessary to stave off "a financial crisis" for the health plan. -
When Hurricane Helene flooded the town of Black Mountain, community members were stranded. The resulting blackouts meant residents couldn’t call for help. But one group of volunteers is resurrecting an old technology to face a new generation of storms.
NATION & WORLD
DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP
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Mecklenburg County Commissioners appoint six new members to the Metro. Public Transit Authority board. NCDMV announces changes to prevent noncitizens from registering to vote. The family story of a 27-year-old Honduran man detained during the "Charlotte's Web" immigration operation.
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