Mecklenburg County leaders bracing for impact of Iryna’s Law
Mecklenburg County officials are outlining how they'll handle Iryna's Law, a package of new criminal justice changes.
Kaci Jones
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Video shows Border Patrol agents on the streets of Charlotte, despite conflicting reports
New video shows border patrol agents still working on the streets of Charlotte Monday morning. The Department of Homeland Security confirms Operation Charlotteβs Web is progressing despite reports of the end of the operation last week.
Businesses take steps to protect employees, customers from Border Patrol
An east Charlotte business owner says Border Patrol agents profiled and harassed him inside his barbershop. A video of the interaction shows Border Patrol agents question Johnny Baez about his citizenship inside his business.
Woman observing Border Patrol says agents tried to intimidate her
A South Charlotte woman documenting interactions with Border Patrol says agent attempted to intimidate her out of recording the operation.
Volunteers training to support immigrants during Operation Charlotte’s Web
People packed Amity Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening learning how to support immigrants during the federal immigration crackdown.
Charlotte city leaders respond to ‘Operation Charlotte’s Web’
Fears and outrage grow as Border Patrol swarms Charlotte. More than 130 people have been arrested in three days of Operation Charlotteβs Web.
Congress votes to ban many hemp products as part of the deal to end the government shutdown
Hemp gummies, topicals, drinks and more will soon be snatched from shelves as a part of the deal to end the government shutdown.
Air travelers lean on back up plans to avoid flight fumbles
An end to the longest government shutdown in history is now in sight but the FAA is still ordering airlines to cut 10% of flights. The uncertainty has more travelers taking their trips from the skies to the ground leaning on back up plans like driving to their destinations.
Air traffic controllers still working without pay in gov’t shutdown
Air traffic controllers have missed two paychecks, but they are still expected to show up to work in what has become the longest government shutdown in history.
Experts say FAA flight cuts could cause major travel delays
Airlines are canceling flights while the FAA deals with a shortage of air traffic controllers during the longest government shutdown in history. Air traffic controllers are calling out of work because they haven't been paid in more than a month.
