US Border Patrol May Come to Charlotte

National outlets are reporting that U.S. Border Patrol agents may soon be deployed from Chicago to Charlotte for an operation reportedly called Charlotte’s Web, potentially launching this month. The move would differ from ongoing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the city.

Local authorities, including Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Chief Johnny Jennings, say they have not received any notification or planning information from federal agencies. CMPD confirmed Tuesday it “does not participate in ICE operations, nor are we involved in the planning of these federal activities.”

The Department of Homeland Security declined to comment on potential operations.

The news has created fear among Charlotte’s immigrant community. Bakery owner Manolo Betancur reports a 20% drop in sales compared to this time last year, and nonprofits like Camino are planning campus safety measures and emergency protocols.

NC TikTok Star Must Pay $1.75M for Alienation

A Durham County jury awarded Akira Montague $1.75 million on Monday in North Carolina’s third-highest alienation of affection verdict against TikTok star Brenay Kennard for an affair with Montague’s husband.

Akira Montague accused Kennard, who has 2.9 million followers on TikTok and 274,000 on Instagram, of “verbally flirting” and having a sexual affair with her husband, Tim Montague. She further claimed the affair led Tim to leave her and their children for Kennard, depriving the family of a two-parent household.

The six-day trial featured 700 pages of evidence, including text messages and social media posts. Kennard, who was married to Tim Montague’s cousin, denied the allegations.

Akira Montague’s attorney said the verdict sends a message: Interfering in marriages has consequences in North Carolina.

Auroras Color NC Skies

A geomagnetic storm that reached G4 intensity Tuesday night created northern lights that dazzled viewers across North Carolina and parts of North America—from Nova Scotia to Florida.

Another burst of solar energy, known as a coronal mass ejection, was expected midday Wednesday, potentially sustaining a second geomagnetic storm through Wednesday night in many of the same areas. This rare southern visibility stems from the sun’s 11-year maximum, which is producing more frequent and powerful solar flares.

Experts say images are best captured when skies are clear and light pollution is minimal. They recommend using a smartphone in night mode with the exposure set to 10 seconds.

View photos captured Tuesday night by North Carolinians in the following locations: central North Carolina, the Piedmont Triad, the Wilmington area, and the Outer Banks.

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➤ Charlotte: City Council began public interviews yesterday for the new Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority Board of Trustees, following voter approval of a 1-cent sales tax for transit. Interviews will run through Saturday, with final appointments expected Nov. 24. (More)

➤ Mooresville: In partnership with Lowe’s and the nonprofit Building Homes for Heroes, the town broke ground Tuesday on a community called Freedom Hill featuring 15 mortgage-free homes for injured veterans and first responders. (More)

➤ Durham Public Schools lost nearly 1,000 students this year, marking the biggest drop since COVID. Officials cite declining birth rates, increased use of private school vouchers, charter school growth, and potential immigration concerns. (More)

➤ Raleigh: Gov. Josh Stein presented $3.3 million in state aid to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina on Tuesday, with SNAP benefits still halted amid the federal shutdown. Stein said he’s hopeful benefits will resume by week’s end. (More)

➤ Buxton: Lat and Debby Williams saved their 50-year-old family oceanfront home from collapse by spending $55,000 to move it inland on Nov. 10 amid rapid erosion that has already claimed 15 houses since September. (See Photos)

➤ Pender County celebrated its 150th anniversary by burying a time capsule at the Burgaw courthouse on Wednesday with items reflecting life in 2025. The capsule will be opened in 2075. (More)

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➤ Wake Forest guard Myles Colvin threw down a slam dunk over a Michigan defender on Tuesday night, generating buzz as one of the top dunks of the young season. Wake Forest ended up losing the tightly contested matchup 85-84 in overtime. (See Highlight)

➤ Duke men’s basketball defeated Army 114-59 at West Point on Veterans Day—a game scheduled in tribute to retired Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski, who played at Army under Bobby Knight in the 1960s. (More)

➤ Hurricanes defenseman Charles Alexis Legault underwent surgery to repair torn extensor tendons in his right hand after suffering a laceration during Sunday night’s game. He’s expected to miss three to four months. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NBA | NHL | Soccer | NCAAF | NCAAM | NCAAW

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➤ Charlotte-based Truist, the nation’s ninth-largest bank, will require all hybrid employees to work onsite five days a week starting Jan. 5, citing in-person teamwork as driving “stronger results for our clients, teammates, and stakeholders.” (More)

➤ WakeMed says UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans will be out-of-network starting Nov. 15 unless a new deal is reached by Saturday. WakeMed argues it can’t accept a proposal to hold rates flat for four years amid rising costs, while UnitedHealthcare claims WakeMed is demanding a 40% hike. (More)

➤ Gardner-Webb University named interim president Nate Evans its 14th president. The Air Force veteran and former advancement vice president helped raise over $30 million for the Baptist-affiliated school and aims to grow its programs and partnerships. (More)

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➤ Inspired by firefighters who saved his childhood home, Raleigh’s Jalen Snipes will run 150 miles to Charlotte over two days, starting Friday, to raise money for the North Carolina Firefighters Fund. (More)

➤ Weddington was identified as North Carolina’s “richest small town” based on a population of 13,468, a median household income of $196,159, and an average home value of $1,046,870. (More)

➤ Netflix’s The Hunting Wives is casting male line dancers in Charlotte for season two episodes, which will be filmed at various locations across North Carolina. (See Submission Details)

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Have you been to a PGA tournament?

1. No: 38%
2. Yes: 36%
3. Not yet: 26%

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