Border Patrol May Target Asheville Next

Asheville could be a target city of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, according to city officials, though they have not received any official notification.

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office said it will follow state and federal law as required but emphasized that its resources will remain focused on protecting public safety—not enforcing civil immigration violations.

Meanwhile, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents arrested 81 people in Charlotte on the first day of an immigration enforcement operation called “Charlotte’s Web.” Officials said many of those detained had significant criminal or immigration histories.

“Criminal illegal aliens shop too … check out who was walking and shopping amongst American citizens today: a violent repeat offender,” Commander Gregory K. Bovino said in a post. “This is why border security matters. This is why we’re in Charlotte.“

33 Arrested in Iredell County

Thirty-three people have been arrested and 21 others are still wanted after a months-long narcotics operation in Iredell County, officials announced Friday.

Deputies say the suspects were caught selling or handling narcotics during undercover operations, with charges ranging from possession to trafficking cocaine, meth, and fentanyl.

The sheriff’s office posted mugshots of those arrested on social media and said efforts to dismantle local drug networks are ongoing.

MacKenzie Scott Donates $63 Million to NC A&T

North Carolina A&T State University announced a $63 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking the largest contribution in the university’s history and the largest of its kind in the Triad region.

“This is an investment in A&T’s capacity to solve society’s most pressing challenges,” said Chancellor James R. Martin II. “It will accelerate our momentum as a research and innovation powerhouse, ensuring that A&T continues to lead at the intersection of technology, human progress, and social transformation.”

This marks Scott’s second major gift to A&T. Five years ago, she donated $45 million, bringing her total contributions to $108 million.

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➤ Statewide: A passing weather system will bring cooler temperatures through Wednesday morning, offering relief after yesterday’s fire warnings. Much of North Carolina is expected to see highs around 60 degrees today. (Details)

➤ Outer Banks: Gov. Josh Stein urged Congress to pass the Preventing Environmental Hazards Act of 2025, which would help remove oceanfront homes at risk of collapse. Since September, 16 homes have fallen into the ocean, scattering debris along the shoreline. (More)

➤ Guilford County: The Democratic party is nominating High Point City Councilwoman Amanda Cook to fill the state House of Representatives seat of Rep. Cecil Brockman, who resigned last month to focus on his defense against child-sex charges. (More)

➤ High Point: A fight over a turkey at a Food Lion led to a parking lot shootout, leaving one man injured. (See Video)

➤ Wilmington: Fire crews battled flames at the historic Graystone Inn downtown Friday, as residents watched with heavy hearts. “Each building down here is like a piece of home for me,” said local Lydia Huggins. (See Video)

➤ Charlotte: A woman started a local “Grocery Buddies” Facebook group to help address food insecurity. The group now has around 50 members. (More)

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➤ Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young threw for 448 yards and three touchdowns on Sunday, leading the team to a 30-27 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons. The Panthers moved into position for the game-winning field goal on this 54-yard catch by tight end Tommy Tremble. (Watch Video)

➤ The Carolina Hurricanes fell 4-3 to the Edmonton Oilers Saturday night but managed to salvage a point in the standings when center Jordan Staal tied the game in the third period to force overtime. (Watch Video)

➤ Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel has positioned himself as an early NBA Rookie of the Year favorite after his strong start to the season. (More)

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

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➤ Mission Health’s corporate owner, HCA Healthcare, reported a $3.8 billion revenue increase in the first three quarters of 2025. (More)

➤ Sports betting in North Carolina hit a record $811 million in October, up 32% from a year ago. (More)

➤ UnitedHealthcare announced Saturday that WakeMed facilities and specialty providers are now out of network, saying the hospital system is “refusing to move off its demands for unreasonable rate increases.” (Details)

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➤ Cary’s Fenton will kick off the holidays with Light the Square on Saturday, featuring a tree lighting, a visit from Santa, and a market. (See Details)

➤ Charlotte local Angel Garet is vying to be Hallmark’s next leading man on the reality show Finding Mr. Christmas, competing against nine other aspiring actors. (See Photo)

➤ Old Salem’s Joy of Christmas evening tours kick off Nov. 28, with a blend of authentic storytelling and hands-on activities to show how Christmas traditions have changed over time. (More)

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Yesterday’s Results:

How often do you wear a sweater during a typical North Carolina fall?

1. Once or twice: 27%
2. As often as possible: 27%
3. Never: 24%
4. I force it, then regret it: 22%

Where do the Moravians of North Carolina trace their roots?

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