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 ...
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 sheriff responds to claims of failing to hold undocumented immigrants on detainers
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. ( QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office is responding to claims from ...
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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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Local News Roundup: State of Mecklenburg County; Tillis releases threats; McFadden-ICE dispute continues; Union Co. bans 'obscene' events
Mecklenburg County Commission Chair Mark Jerrell gives his first State of the County address after warning of the need for belt tightening and a potential property tax increase. North Carolina Sen.
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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 ...
Mecklenburg County Commission chair delivers State of the County address
Mark Jerrell will deliver the State of the County address today at 10 a.m., highlighting 2025 fiscal year accomplishments.
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.
Wake, Mecklenburg counties drive NC growth, but pace is higher elsewhere, census shows
The populations of nine North Carolina counties have grown by more than 10% since 2020, while 16 have lost residents.
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 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 ...