The Latest Breaking News from Charlotte

Border Patrol operation rocks Charlotte with dozens arrested

The operation has caused "unnecessary fear and uncertainty," local officials said in a statement.

Axios · Nov 16, 2025

Dozens reportedly arrested in Charlotte, North Carolina, amid immigration crackdown

Trump administration has made Democratic-led city its latest target despite fierce objections from local leaders

The Guardian - US · Nov 16, 2025

Border Patrol commander touts dozens of North Carolina arrests leaving residents 'overwhelmed'

A top Border Patrol commander is touting dozens of arrests in North Carolina’s largest city on Sunday as Charlotte residents report encounters with federal immigration agents near churches and apartment complexes

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025

U.S. Border Patrol to launch operation in Charlotte, sheriff confirms

Mecklenburg County sheriff confirms U.S. Border Patrol is coming to Charlotte

Axios · Nov 13, 2025

Immigration agents will launch an operation in Charlotte this weekend, sheriff says

A North Carolina sheriff says U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel are expected in Charlotte as soon as Saturday or early next week to start an enforcement operation

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025

Border Patrol Chief Behind Chicago Crackdown Prepares New Operation in Charlotte

The Trump administration’s urban enforcement push is blurring the line between border control and domestic policing.

Reason · Nov 13, 2025

This TikToker called church after church and was denied baby formula, then she called a mosque

These churches have faith and hope... but did they forget about charity?

We Got This Covered · Nov 7, 2025

New butterfly species named in honor of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska who was fatally stabbed riding the Charlotte light rail

The scientist who dedicated the pretty, light-blue colored species to the 23-year-old called it ‘Iryna’s Azure’

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025

How it Worked: Bets flowed after NBA player told pal he'd skip much of game, indictment says

An indictment says gambling money flowed after NBA player Terry Rozier told a pal that he would be exiting early from a game with the Charlotte Hornets in 2023

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025

Suspect accused of killing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte light rail may face death penalty if convicted

Decarlos Brown Jr. was indicted by a federal grand jury following the fatal train attack on 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska on August 22

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025