DHS incorrectly said a Honduran man was charged with murder and released “back on to North Carolina’s streets” under “sanctuary policies” in Charlotte. That man has not left Mecklenburg jail since he was booked in June 2024. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...

The DHS responded to coverage by The Charlotte Observer on X. But Aceituno said its version of events is wrong.

Critics are questioning whether a no-bid contract for ICE vehicles with Charlotte's Hendrick Motorsports is tied to the owner's right-wing political contributions. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...

Asheboro has discharged a likely carcinogen 1,4-dioxane at levels of 651 ppb into the drinking water supply. That's 18,000+ times the EPA's health advisory goal. Yet NC's Enviro Mgmt Commission refuses to regulate it in surface water

Shana Blake sits in a cage as part of an anti-ICE protest outside Manolo’s Bakery in East Charlotte Monday. The bakery closed for the first time in 28 years after Border Patrol arrests in the city. “It’s such a faith effort to have people show up and support,” Blake said. @charlotteobserver.com

Arrests took place at big box store parking lots, residential areas and a church, prompting fear in Charlotte’s immigrant communities.

SCOOP: The city of Charlotte settled a longstanding racial discrimination suit filed by a former fire department battalion chief last week — just days before announcing his wife would lead the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...

New: FEMA records show the agency has spent millions less on hazard mitigation in NC than expected this year thanks to delays. As FEMA and state officials feud about who is to blame, families are left paying for homes that are too flood-damaged to live in. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...

Life update: I’m headed to Charlotte! I’ll join McClatchy’s stellar NC investigative team Sept. 29th @charlotteobserver.com & @newsobserver.com have a reputation for high-impact reporting—both were 2025 Pulitzer finalists. I’m thrilled to join them (+ experience fall on the East Coast again) 🍂

Professional news: These are my last weeks at @dallasnews.com. I’m so grateful for all I’ve learned reporting on Dallas and the fantastic mentors who have lended an ear on the tough days. More on where I’m headed soon, but I’ll be cheering the talented journalists at DMN on from afar!

SCOOP: Five North Texas mayors are asking Gov. Greg Abbott to revive two bills aimed at Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s funding and governance during the upcoming special legislative session. www.dallasnews.com/news/transpo...

Had a blast at #IRE25 in NOLA! Made some great connections, saw old friends & walked away with a ton of tips to take back to the newsroom ⚜️

In a lawsuit against DART and its former paratransit partner, the parents of a developmentally disabled passenger who was sexually assaulted by a driver say the agency was warned of risks posed by the driver but failed to intervene. www.dallasnews.com/news/transpo...