Minnesota
Unrest continues in Minnesota; Former inmate buys N.C. prison; UNC Charlotte faces racial discrimination claim
Helena Moreno sworn in as the Crescent City's second woman mayor
ICE Minneapolis shooting
Feds bar Minnesota from investigating Minneapolis ICE shooting
Many L.A. fire survivors face insurance delays and can’t return home a year later
Public Health
Measles reported in Buncombe as public health officials worry about spread in the face of declining vaccination rates
The 3 cases are part of a surge in illnesses – chickenpox, whooping cough and flu – that can be prevented or contained by immunizations
Gun violence
Gun violence dropped to its lowest level in decades
Virginia conservation group sues EPA over PFAS, Mamdani builds team in NYC, Faculty at NC colleges report anxiety over threats to academic freedom
Proposed FEMA Downsizing
Report proposes halving FEMA
2 NC municipalities in Carteret and Hertford counties must redo elections; DHS adding funding in hopes of getting more local law enforcement agencies to work with ICE
Virginia
Virginia town focused on its undefeated football team, not fugitive coach
Mass. AG's suit against Meta at the state's highest court; Jay Lee's family sees justice in Mississippi
Helene
N.C. launches grants program to support communities harmed by Helene
Hendersonville taking applications for participatory budget process until Dec. 19
Asheville
Asheville to meet on Friday for making interim city manager appointment
Current manager Debra Campbell announced her retirement earlier this year
Federal Immigration Enforcement
Feds target Crescent City for immigration raids
Asheville, N.C. hospital just out of immediate jeopardy could face Medicare termination
Fuquay-Varina
UPDATE: NCDEQ to extend comment period for Fuquay-Varina Interbasin Transfer Certificate request
Dec. 9 Raleigh hearing will also be accessible via livestream and comment period has been extended until April 1, 2026; Spartanburg City Council to meet Monday, Nov. 24, 2025
Federal Immigration Raids in North Carolina
Federal Immigration Raids Occur in N.C.
S.C. Senate's abortion bill fails in a subcommittee meeting
Federal Immigration Enforcement
S.C. Senate subcommittee meeting on Tues. Nov. 18 to discuss Senate Bill 323
Mecklenburg Co. officials issue joint statement on federal immigration enforcement activities in Charlotte