Over the past several months, immigration enforcement activity, both real and rumored, has frightened communities across Charlotte. Latino residents, regardless of status, have been adjusting their daily lives. Many have reduced shopping, gathering and other public activities. While headlines often focus on political arguments and border statistics, the local consequences are playing out quietly, in corner stores, laundromats and bakeries.

The nonprofit International House has named Susan Bird its new executive director. The organization helps immigrants settle in Charlotte with legal support, housing and English classes.

An automobile accident on Interstate 485 near the East John Street exit in Matthews on Saturday afternoon left six people seriously injured, according to MEDIC.

As the state works to ramp up support for formerly incarcerated people, one nonprofit is hitting the road to fill in gaps and provide on-the-ground support.

In a purple state, progressive members of NC House wanted own caucus to promote an agenda more strident than the overall Democratic Party’s.

Gov. Josh Stein will announce his latest federal budget request today, which includes more Helene recovery funding. State Auditor Dave Boliek criticizes Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and city leadership over the $305k settlement paid to police chief Johnny Jennings. Charlotte F.C. ties an MLS record for consecutive wins, secures a playoff spot.