Soldiers from Fort Bragg receive first-of-its-kind Carolina MEdiC trauma training at UNC Health
"Carolina MEdiC exists to help our Army, Navy, and Air Force partners enhance their medical readiness."
A Joint Message from the Mayors of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and the Chair...
We reaffirm that in Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and across Orange County, our communities are made better by the diversity of people within them. We understand that federal immigration authorities are active in the Triangle, causing fear and creating uncertainty in our communities. Their operations in other...
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...
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...
Local Leaders and Law Enforcement Reassure Orange County Residents Amid Federal Immigration Activity
Local leaders and law enforcement officials in Orange County, North Carolina, have released joint statements about recent federal immigration enforcement in the Triangle area. The statements, available in English and Spanish, highlight the importance of diversity in communities like Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and...
‘Stand up for your neighbor’: Durham officials praise Bull City’s response to immigration raids
Customs and Border Protection (CPB) agents carried out unannounced operations across Durham on Tuesday, causing widespread fear, school absences and business closures. Their presence was reported in school parking lots and behind local businesses, drawing condemnation from local officials and resistance from the...
Border Patrol agents detain several in Durham
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — CBS 17 followed the agents throughout the city on Tuesday afternoon. Durham community members blew whistles and honked their horns to alert of their presence. Antonio Rivas was one of the people trying to protect those at risk. “[Agents] put spike strips under the tires to make sure they didn’t...
‘Snatched him and put him in the van’: Immigration agents seen in action in...
Federal immigration agents were caught on video at several businesses in Cary Tuesday during an operational in central North Carolina.
Boycotting Businesses that Support ICE: A Community Perspective
In recent times, a trend has been observed on social media platforms where users are discussing establishments that serve personnel from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The discussion was sparked by a user who expressed their intent to boycott businesses that cater to ICE employees. This has led to a wider...
Durham mom charged in young son’s accidental shooting appears in court
Court documents obtained by ABC11 allege that the 4-year-old grabbed his mother's unsecured pistol and accidentally shot himself.

















