Despite Border Patrol fear, Charlotte’s Latino running club treks on for community

The only sounds echoing on Jay Street in Wesley Heights on a seemingly calm Wednesday night were coming from the patio and alleyway of Maiz Agua Sal, a Mexican restaurant.

There, over 200 people hugged, chatted and waited. Some were clad in neon string lights that blinked to an unknown beat. Others shimmered in reflective vest. All were dressed in running gear.

Folks were gathered for the weekly Wednesday meet-up of Latinos Run Charlotte, a local running group that’s been around for about six years…

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