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ICE Activity Is Rising in Charlotte: These NC Resources Can Help You Stay Safe

As immigration enforcement activity increases across North Carolina, particularly in Charlotte, families are seeking reliable information, legal assistance, and trustworthy alerts. Staying informed and prepared is one of the strongest protections communities can rely on. The following overview brings together key local, state, and national resources available in 2025 to help individuals and families stay safe, informed, and connected.

November 17, 2025

Lifestyle

NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson Warns Against Instagram’s New Map Feature–Raises Concerns Over Privacy

”The feature, which Instagram rolled out over the past weekend, displays users’ precise, real-time locations on Instagram’s map interface. When a user posts a story, reel, or post, the map tags their location with that post for the next 24 hours”, according to a press release from Jackson’s office.

August 25, 2025

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Meet Edgar, NC Zoo’s Newest Baby Baboon

The NC Zoo announced Edgar’s arrival on Dec. 8, following his late-October birth to first-time parents, Zarah and Zanzibar.

December 13, 2024

Lifestyle

North Carolina’s Holiday Train Rides: A Magical Journey

North Carolina offers a variety of festive train rides that are perfect for families and individuals alike. From the classic Polar Express to unique experiences like the Country Christmas Train, there’s something for everyone.

December 13, 2024

Environment

In a North Carolina First, Officials Rescued a Distressed Manatee from an Eastern NC River

The nine-foot-long, 855-pound female manatee was reported to the Outer Banks Marine Mammal Stranding Network in late October after it was spotted near Kitty Hawk showing “concerning behavior.”

December 9, 2024

Community

New Affordable Apartment Complex Now Open on the Eastside of Greensboro

The Lofts at Elmsley Crossing feature one-, two- and three-bedroom units, and garden-style apartments. Five percent of the units are handicap accessible and another five percent are designed for those with mobility impairments.

August 12, 2024

Lifestyle

Robots On NC Beaches Leading By Example

Summertime at many of the beautiful beaches in North Carolina is one of the main reasons people from all over the county come here every summer. The emerald ocean waters, beautiful sandy beaches, and local seafood are some of the reasons you find our beaches listed yearly as the best in the country.

June 24, 2024

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It’s Snakebite Season and the Snakes Ain’t Playing Around: What You Need to Know If You Encounter a Snake

Did you know North Carolina leads the nation in snakebites involving venomous and non-venomous snakes annually?

June 10, 2024

Lifestyle

Popular Beach Shade Takes Over NC Beaches

If you stroll along the North Carolina coastline this summer, you’ll likely find a striking sight: vibrant blue and turquoise canopies dancing in the breeze.

June 3, 2024

Lifestyle

Raleigh Man Hopeful Looking To Hurdle His Way To The Paris Olympics

Summer is just around the corner and that means the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France will commence.

May 8, 2024

Lifestyle

ICE Activity Is Rising in Charlotte: These NC Resources Can Help You Stay Safe

NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson Warns Against Instagram’s New Map Feature–Raises Concerns Over Privacy

Meet Edgar, NC Zoo’s Newest Baby Baboon

North Carolina’s Holiday Train Rides: A Magical Journey

In a North Carolina First, Officials Rescued a Distressed Manatee from an Eastern NC River

New Affordable Apartment Complex Now Open on the Eastside of Greensboro

Robots On NC Beaches Leading By Example

It’s Snakebite Season and the Snakes Ain’t Playing Around: What You Need to Know If You Encounter a Snake

Popular Beach Shade Takes Over NC Beaches

Raleigh Man Hopeful Looking To Hurdle His Way To The Paris Olympics

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