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Protests against CBP and ICE continued Friday at Manolo’s Bakery in east Charlotte. Hundreds filled the parking lot and Central Avenue before marching east toward Sharon Amity Road, turning the gathering into a larger demonstration.

Centuries-old traditional music and dance will resonate through the Catawba Reservation in Rock Hill, Saturday, during the annual Yap Yè Iswà Festival.

Nonprofits and community members across Charlotte have taken action to help neighbors affected by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's “Operation Charlotte’s Web.” WFAE has compiled this list of organizations you can support or volunteer with to help those in your community impacted by Border Patrol operations, links to their websites and a description of their needs.

Municipal elections are being held in many North Carolina towns and cities Tuesday, Nov. 4. Here’s what you need to know about what’s on the ballot in Mecklenburg County, what to bring and how to show up at the polls fully prepared.

With the federal government shutdown expected to stretch into November, many federal employees will miss paychecks, and SNAP benefits are temporarily suspended. In North Carolina, about 1.4 million residents depend on SNAP assistance. In Mecklenburg County, that number is around 140,000.

Con el cierre del gobierno federal que se espera se prolongue a través de noviembre, muchos empleados federales no recibirán sus cheques de pago y los beneficios de SNAP se suspenderán temporalmente. En Carolina del Norte, alrededor de 1.4 millones de residentes dependen de la asistencia de SNAP. En el condado de Mecklenburg, esa cifra ronda los 140,000.

Early voting for the Mecklenburg County primary election is underway. WFAE has created this FAQ to answer questions voters have ahead of Primary Election Day on Tuesday, Sept. 9, and the general election in November.

Over the weekend, the Iranian Community of Charlotte hosted the Nowruz Bazaar.

As of Sunday, about 4.4 million votes have been cast across North Carolina, representing more than half of the state's registered voters. Tuesday, Nov. 5, is the last day for eligible voters to cast their ballots. Here’s what to expect on Election Day and what to know about North Carolina's post-election process.

This week, we profile EQUALibrium awardee Mike Realon, who received the award for Established Leader in the education category.