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Amid Crucial Primary, UNITE HERE! North Carolina Hospitality Workers Boost Door-Knocking Efforts

For this year’s primary, UNITE HERE Local 23 has focused on door-knocking in the Charlotte and Roanoke Rapids areas in an effort to highlight what’s at stake in this election – workers’ rights, fair wages, affordable healthcare, and education. With over 43,500 doors knocked statewide ahead of election day, the state’s largest union for hospitality workers has been organizing to empower voters with vital information.

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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.

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Students across North Carolina call for commonsense gun safety measures

Days after a mass shooting occurred at the Church of the Annunciation in Minneapolis, North Carolina students reached out to Congressional members and state lawmakers to call for more common-sense gun safety measures. Students advocated for closing loopholes on mandatory background checks, banning assault rifles, and requiring permits to purchase firearms.

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