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Border Op Continues, Bovino Responds to Stein

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents conducted immigration sweeps across the Triangle on Tuesday, detaining illegal immigrants and prompting some businesses to temporarily close.

Durham Public Schools reported a drop in attendance among Latino students, who make up 35% of enrollment throughout the district. The president of the North Carolina Association of Educators’ Wake County chapter said dozens of teachers there noted absences were “definitely up.”

Democratic lawmakers condemned CBP and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents for “operating in the shadows,” with Democratic first-term Gov. Josh Stein urging residents to record misconduct and describing the agents’ tactics as “paramilitary.”

CBP commander Greg Bovino fired back at Stein on social media, stating, “When you spout lies about a lawful law enforcement operation, you spark something in weaker-minded people.”

764 Network Targeting NC Kids

The FBI has issued an urgent warning about the 764 network, a global online group of violent predators who befriend vulnerable children as young as 9 and coerce them into producing child sexual abuse material and committing acts of self-harm, animal cruelty, and even suicide.

The FBI now refers to 764 as a “new form of modern-day terrorism” and has confirmed victims in North Carolina.

Prasan Nepal of High Point, arrested and charged last spring with operating a global child exploitation enterprise, allegedly helped 764 recruit new members based on “the quality and notoriety of the content they produced.”

The FBI urges parents to monitor apps, know their children’s usernames and passwords, and report threats immediately.

NCDHHS Amasses $386M in Lapsed Salaries

A new state auditor report reveals the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) generated $386 million in lapsed salary funds from unfilled positions during the 2024-25 fiscal year, accounting for 30.6% of all such funds statewide—the highest of any agency.

The report is the first released by the state’s Division of Accountability, Value, and Efficiency.

Auditor Dave Boliek criticized the practice, saying “bureaucracy is being placed ahead of the needs of North Carolinians” by leaving jobs vacant to supplement budgets while cutting Medicaid services. NCDHHS defended using the funds for overtime, temporary employees, and operational needs amid staffing shortages, calling the report misleading and lacking context.

The findings come as the department faces a $319 million Medicaid shortfall, prompting cuts to provider reimbursement rates.

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➤ Mecklenburg County: Leaders unanimously approved a resolution affirming protections for the immigrant community by calling on federal Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement to notify local authorities of arrests amid ongoing operations. (More)

➤ Charlotte: The Queen City’s metro population surged 93% from 1.5 million in 2005 to 2.9 million in 2024—the highest percentage of growth among major North American cities—underscoring the ongoing U.S. population shift toward booming Southern metros. (See Details)

➤ Brevard: Captain Christy Wentzell was named the town’s first female police chief, effective in January. Wentzell, who has 25 years of law enforcement experience in Georgia and Tennessee, replaces Interim Chief Jack Moorman. (More)

➤ Guilford County: Narcotics investigators seized more than 250 pounds of marijuana, $305,000 in cash, and four firearms during two separate investigations. Clarence London, 54, and Malik Moseley, 30, face felony trafficking charges. (More)

➤ Wake County: The school board unanimously approved reassigning nearly 1,500 students for 2026-27 to fill Hilltop Needmore Elementary and relieve overcrowding. (More)

➤ Duke University postponed publishing racial and demographic data for the Class of 2029 amid federal scrutiny on race-based admissions. The university is updating reporting methods and shifting from diversity, equity, and inclusion practices to “inclusive excellence principles.” (More)

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➤ NC State will play the first-ever college football game in Brazil in 2026 against Virginia, the schools announced this week. (See Details)

➤ The Carolina Panthers teamed up with Charlotte FC to host the 12th annual tree lighting ceremony at Bank of America Stadium this week. (More)

➤ Charlotte Hornets rookie guard Kon Knueppel’s family hosted the entire team for dinner while the Hornets were in Milwaukee to play the Bucks. (See Photo)

➤ Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield returned to practice for the first time since his Nov. 6 injury and could be back in game action this week. (More)

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

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➤ Eye surgeon Dr. Jay Singleton on Tuesday urged judges to strike down North Carolina’s Certificate of Need laws as unconstitutional monopolies, while the Department of Health and Human Services defended them as essential for rural healthcare access and cost control. (More)

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➤ NBA legend Michael Jordan announced a $10 million gift to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, which will name its neuroscience institute after his mother, Deloris Jordan. (More)

➤ Rare bird sightings recently reported along the Outer Banks include a Reddish Egret at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and a Lincoln’s Sparrow and female Painted Bunting at the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. (See Photos)

➤ A storm system is expected to bring rain to the Southeast on Monday and Tuesday of Thanksgiving week, potentially causing travel delays. Still, much of the region, including North Carolina, is forecast to be dry on Thanksgiving Day. (More)

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Should North Carolina public school districts be countywide or limited to cities and towns?

1. Countywide
2. City/town-focused
3. Not sure
4. No opinion

Yesterday’s Results:

At which of these historic North Carolina inns have you stayed?

1. None: 19%
2. Omni Grove Park Inn: 15%
3. More than one: 14%
4. Green Park Inn: 13%
5. Graylyn Estate: 13%
6. Pinehurst Resort: 13%
7. Graystone Inn: 13%

Which hurricane carved an inlet that separated and rerouted Pea Island?

Show me the answer