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The immigration enforcement operation instilled fear and apprehension in Latino communities — and it keeps many in hiding even a year later.
For Veterans Day, WFAE interviewed a dozen area veterans about why they served, and what life was like for them in the military and afterwards. From a Purple Heart veteran whose ship was nearly sunk by a U.S. ally to a woman who founded an organization for other female veterans, these conversations offer new insights into military service and the veterans in our community.
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CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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Pat Harrigan campaignOn the local news roundup Democrats close in on even more congressional upsets in North Carolina, a Union County lawmaker plans to introduce legislation to break up Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as the board says it will take a look at how it's been operating, and the Carolina Panthers are on a losing streak, but stay near the top of the division -
Former South Carolina Governor David Beasley has had a storied political career on both local and international stages. In August, he launched Breaking Bread Together, a national movement designed to bridge cultural, religious, and political divides in America. We sit down with Beasley to discuss civility in politics.
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LOCAL NEWS
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North Carolina produces more than 65% of the nation’s sweet potatoes. Despite long-term drought conditions which made for a rocky start to the growing season, officials say the harvest has been successful. -
A cold front is bringing some of the coldest air so far this season across the state. -
79-year-old Wayne Henderson has made instruments for some of the world's most accomplished guitarists. Hundreds of musicians came to celebrate the famed luthier in Wilkes County following his 1,000th creation. -
Natural gas plant zoning narrowly wins approval in Davidson County as opponents raise concerns about land use, emissions, data centers. -
The McColl Center marks 100 years of its uptown building this Saturday. The celebration will feature "The Heart Series" by Colombian artist Edwin Gil. -
Former N.C. Rep. Jason Saine, R-Lincoln, faces two counts each of embezzlement and obtaining property by false pretenses. The indictment says he "aided and abetted" David Coble, leader of the dark money group Greater Carolina. -
Cherokee County Commission and local residents alike are hoping for answers from their local utility as they search for a way to limit data center development in the county. -
Gov. Josh Stein will pardon two turkeys Thursday during the state's annual Thanksgiving event with the North Carolina Poultry Federation and Butterball.The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh.North Carolina produced 1.1 billion pounds of turkey last year, the most by weight of any state in the country.Minnesota leads the nation in the number of individual turkeys produced, with more than 33 million in 2025. North Carolina ranked second with 28 million turkeys.
NATION & WORLD
Get behind-the-scenes insight and analysis about what’s happening in local and statewide politics from political reporter Steve Harrison.
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