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Border Patrol Op Sparks Heated Reactions

A U.S. Border Patrol operation in Charlotte on Saturday that resulted in 81 arrests ignited protests and inflamed state leaders, with Democratic Gov. Josh Stein saying the actions are “stoking fear and dividing our community.”

Sen. Caleb Theodros (D-NC 41) labeled it “political theater,” while Charlotte NAACP Chapter President Corine Mack stated President Trump aims to “be like Hitler and create 1940s Germany.” Meanwhile, protesters across the city decried the actions as fear tactics and urged reform.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reassured immigrant families that enforcement will not occur on campuses, classes will continue normally, student data remains protected, and makeup work will be offered for operation-related absences.

The Department of Homeland Security countered criticism by highlighting that Mecklenburg County has declined to honor its share of more than 1,400 immigration detainers statewide since 2019, allowing individuals with criminal records to be released back into the community.

Crews Battle Wildfires in Western NC

Dry air, gusty winds, and low humidity are fueling elevated wildfire risks across Western North Carolina, prompting an open burn ban and a red flag warning for portions of the region.

Emergency crews are fighting two wildfires in Haywood County. The Panther Creek fire neared 70 acres as of Monday morning, with 60% containment, while the Ox Creek fire near Rattlesnake Lodge had burned about 10 acres and was 40% contained.

Crews are also battling brush fires along the Blue Ridge Parkway northeast of Asheville that had burned 10 acres and were 40% contained as of Monday morning. A fire near Lower Brush Creek Road was estimated at 28 acres and 90% contained, while another in the Dix Creek area had burned 8 acres and was 90% contained.

View a map showing active fires here.

Tuition Rising Across UNC System

UNC System campuses are moving forward with tuition hikes for students entering in fall 2025, ending a nine-year freeze for in-state undergraduates at most schools. Final approval by the UNC Board of Governors is still pending.

North Carolina State University’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved a 3% tuition increase for incoming undergraduates, which adds $196 to in-state undergraduate tuition and $945 for out-of-state students.

UNC-Chapel Hill’s Board of Trustees narrowly approved a 3% tuition hike for in-state students, amounting to a $211 increase, and a 10% hike for out-of-state undergraduates, amounting to a $4,320 increase.

Tuition will go up by 3% for in- and out-of-state undergrads at East Carolina University, and by 3% for in- and out-of-state undergrads and graduate students at UNC-Greensboro. UNC-Asheville approved a 1.5% increase for future in-state undergrads.

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➤ Wake County: Phase two of the $2.2 billion I-540 toll road project, which started in 2023, is on schedule. Construction of the final 10-mile segment from I-40 to I-87 in Knightdale is expected to open in late 2028. (More) 

➤ Raleigh: Historic Yates Mill County Park, home to Wake County’s last operable water-powered gristmill, will reopen its Historic Mill Building Saturday with a 1-4 p.m. open house, following renovations to replace its deteriorated 12-foot waterwheel and forebay. (More)

➤ UNC-Chapel Hill has adopted its interlocking NC logo for academics—replacing the Old Well logo after more than 20 years—along with a new slogan, “First. And for all.” Football coach Bill Belichick favors the vintage stairstep logo honoring alum Lawrence Taylor. (See Photos)

➤ Boone: Samaritan’s Purse has retired its veteran DC-8 cargo plane after 217 global aid missions and is transitioning to a new Boeing 767 that offers triple cargo capacity and longer reach. (More)

➤ Boiling Spring Lakes: Poachers are illegally digging up rare Venus flytraps, native only to this part of North Carolina. Volunteers relocated more than 150 of the threatened plants Sunday to protected areas to save them from nearby development. (More)

➤ Nags Head: North Carolina’s Coastal Resources Commission will meet Wednesday and Thursday to take on the state’s Rules Review Commission’s repeated objections to reinstating environmental protections for Jockey’s Ridge State Park, which were stripped in 2023. (More)

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➤ Men’s Basketball AP Poll: Duke moved down one spot to No. 5 this week, swapping positions with the Arizona Wildcats. Meanwhile, UNC remained at No. 18 and NC State stayed at No. 25 after routine wins over unranked opponents. (See Poll)

➤ Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said UNC football coach Bill Belichick “needs to retire” after the team’s loss against Wake Forest this weekend: “I’m not even sure he knows the score or where he is.” (More)

➤ No. 10 NC State women’s basketball was upset at home by No. 17 Texas Christian University, marking their second loss in the first four games of the season. (More)

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

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➤ Manolo’s Bakery, a Charlotte staple for 28 years, has temporarily closed amid fears of Border Patrol encounters on Central Avenue. Owner Manolo Betancur, who says he is prioritizing customer safety, has not announced a reopening timeline. (More)

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➤ North Carolina ranks seventh among the most religious U.S. states according to a Pew Research survey, with 40.6% of adults considered highly religious based on metrics such as frequent prayer, religious service attendance, belief in God, and the importance of religion in life. (More)

➤ Hampstead’s Washington Oak, estimated to be between 300 and 400 years old, famously shaded President George Washington while he napped during a stop on his 1791 Southern tour. Also, according to legend, the town’s name came from Washington asking for “ham instead” when local mullet wasn’t available. (See Photos)

➤ Speaking of town names, examples in North Carolina that trip up outsiders with quirky pronunciations include Beaufort (BO-furt, not BEW-fert like in South Carolina), Bahama (ba-HAY-ma), Bertie County (ber-TEE), Bodie Island (BAH-dee), and Buncombe County (BUNK-um). (More)

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Have you ever seen a Venus flytrap in person?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Not sure

Yesterday’s Results:

Have you visited Old Salem Museums & Gardens in Winston-Salem?

1. No: 40%
2. Yes: 36%
3. Not yet: 24%

What are the differences between Beaufort, North Carolina, and Beaufort, South Carolina?

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