Understanding and Asserting Your Rights During Immigration Checks
In the current climate of heightened immigration enforcement, it is crucial to understand your rights when confronted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Border Patrol officers. Whether in public or at work, individuals have the right to remain silent and are not obligated to answer questions about their...
As attendance drops across Triangle schools, volunteers show up for Latino students
Dozens of volunteers, neighbors, and parents welcomed students at schools across Durham on Wednesday, in response to ongoing immigration enforcement in the Triangle. Volunteers held signs of support and offered friendly waves to passing cars. At Lakewood Elementary, some people also danced and chanted. "I believe...
Needle and Thread Co.: Shop Local Raleigh
Needle & Thread Co. offers handcrafted vintage Street-chic style clothing and accessories that are essentially one-of-one for women and men.
Nine detainees from Raleigh immigration raid transferred to NHC Detention Center
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (NHCSO) confirms that nine detainees arrested during an immigration raid in Raleigh were held overnight in the county detention center. A NHCSO spokesperson confirmed that the New Hanover County Detention Facility has housed federal inmates in the last...
Polar Night begins in Alaska town, where the sun won’t be seen for next...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The phenomenon known as “Polar Night” kicked off Tuesday in Utqiagvik, Alaska (formerly known as Barrow). The city is home to nearly 5,000 people and is the northernmost community in the United States, lying more than 300 miles north of the Arctic Circle.
Missing dog reunited with Raleigh newlyweds after 30 days in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY-TV) – A couple is celebrating the long-awaited return of their missing dog this week, after their pet went missing just days before their wedding in Wilmington. “We had the most perfect like think text-book perfect wedding,” Anna Luckette said. Oct. 17 marked the beginning of...
North Carolina school bus driver arrested for crimes involving student
NORTH CAROLINA — A Durham County school bus driver has been arrested and charged with multiple child sex offenses involving a middle school student, according to the Durham County Sheriff’s Office. Kenneth Alexander Thompson Jr., 25, was taken into custody Wednesday at a home in Burlington. He is charged with three...
Passions pour into Raleigh streets during anti-CBP protest
Passion spilled into the street during a downtown Raleigh protest against Customs and Border Protection Agents Tuesday night. Raleigh and Charlotte, and their surrounding areas, are seeing increased immigration enforcement actions. Recent arrests are bringing strong reactions in both support and anger. Marchers like...
Triangle restaurants closing, altering hours amid ICE/CBP fears. Here’s a list
The presence of Customs and Border Patrol Agents in the Triangle this week has led numerous local restaurants to suspend or alter operations until further notice. From taco trucks, pizzerias and a German biergarten, restaurants posted messages on social media Tuesday, Nov. 18 saying they would be closed, adjusting...
Wearing a Mask to Conceal Your Identity is Illegal in North Carolina.
In North Carolina, it is illegal to wear a mask, hood, or any device that disguises the wearer's face or voice to conceal their identity on public property. This law, enacted in 1953, is outlined in § 14-12.8 of the state's statutes. It prohibits individuals from entering or appearing on public property of any...
