Mecklenburg sheriff says he’s held 163 undocumented people since House Bill 10 in NC
Of the 163 undocumented people held since Dec. 1, ICE “has not yet removed any individuals from the Mecklenburg Detention ...
North Carolina sheriff responds to ICE claims of failing to hold undocumented immigrants on detainers
As part of their statement Tuesday, ICE said in a news release: Of these criminal aliens, six had active immigration ...
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Mecklenburg Democrats to pick their chair next month, with voter turnout again the main issue
Two years ago, Drew Kromer was elected chair of the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party. He pledged to increase voter turnout ...
County to discuss use of opioid settlement funds
The plan is designed to resolve thousands of lawsuits that allege Purdue Pharma’s OxyContin played a significant role in the ...
Program providing mental health services expands to western NC
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office is expanding its RISE program to dozens of other counties in North Carolina.
NC bill legalizing marijuana faces uncertainty with only Democratic support
A new bill presented in Raleigh looks to legalize marijuana throughout North Carolina, authored by State Rep. Jordan Lopez, a ...
Mecklenburg County’s population hits new high, led by immigrant residents, Census shows
Iredell, Lincoln and Union counties all saw over 9% growth from April 2020 to July 2024. Lincoln County experienced the ...
North Carolina representative talks marijuana legalization after Democrat-sponsored bill filed
A new bill presented in Raleigh looks to legalize marijuana throughout North Carolina, authored by State Rep. Jordan Lopez, a ...
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Mecklenburg and Edgecombe County Sheriff's Offices Celebrate Unity with Emblem Exchange in Charlotte
The Mecklenburg Sheriff's Office shared a patch with an Edgecombe County deputy, symbolizing law enforcement solidarity.
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Mecklenburg County’s population hits new high, led by immigrant residents, Census shows
The metro area, according to the census, includes Mecklenburg County and the surrounding seven counties in North Carolina: Catawba, Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Rowan and Union. The region ...