Katie Peralta Soloff

How ICE workplace raids could weigh on North Carolina's economy North Carolina relies heavily on migrant workers to harvest sweet potatoes, lay concrete, farm hogs and staff its hotels and restaurants.

I interviewed a North Carolina farmer about the importance of migrant workers to the state's economy. She once tried hiring three American workers, and they only lasted two days. www.axios.com/local/charlo...

A reminder that these kinds of messages are scams — don’t fall for ‘em! NCDMV doesn’t ask for payment via text www.ncdot.gov/news/press-r...

YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert “A Man-Made Disaster” - Gov. Josh Stein On What Happens If FEMA Is Eliminated

NC Gov. @joshsteinnc.bsky.social discussing WNC disaster relief on Colbert: "To eliminate FEMA would be a manmade disaster when we need FEMA to respond to natural disasters." www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjol...

Big news: The Trump administration has essentially proposed shutting down tribal colleges and universities, displacing more than 20,000 students.

My latest for ProPublica:

Exclusive: FEMA staff confused after head said he was unaware of US hurricane season, sources say Staff of the Federal Emergency Management Agency were left baffled on Monday after the head of the U.S. disaster agency said during a briefing that he had not been aware the country has a hurricane season, according to four sources familiar with the situation.

Exclusive: FEMA staff confused after head said he was unaware of US hurricane season, sources say reut.rs/3SxBvuL

I can tell how old u are by whether u consider this the perfect amount of beer or the perfect vessel for toddler bathtime (for some, it’s both)

Here's why the new pope most likely won't be American Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago native, is getting attention as a potential pope. But scholars say an American pontiff remains highly unlikely.

. @axios.com Chicago's Carrie Shepherd was on it three days ago, in writing about Cardinal Robert Prevost, as a possible Pope. Now, he's Pope Leo XIV.

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it costs almost $300,000 to raise a child over 18 years, according to a recent LendingTree study www.lendingtree.com/debt-consoli...

driving on 77 south earlier past uptown Charlotte my 3-year-old gets quiet and whispers “it’s New York City”

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Don’t think I’ve ever experienced pollen in North Carolina as bad as it is in the Triangle right now

Texas city reports first death in measles outbreak At least 124 cases have been confirmed in the state so far.

A West Texas city reported that a person who was hospitalized amid the recent outbreak with measles had died, multiple outlets reported.

Hello! I'm working on a story about firings at National Parks. If you were affected and you'd like to chat, DM me here, email me at alex dot fitzpatrick at axios dot com, or find me on Signal at AlexJamesFitz.71: signal.me#eu/MRsFACbt4...

see ya in a few months ✌️

"In Fayetteville NC, Marie’s dream job at a USAID contracting firm was rescinded. Marie had been working toward the job for years, taking on global health projects and finishing a master’s while her husband was deployed. Now she’s making plans to deliver food through DoorDash." @abha-b.bsky.social

Flight attendants on American Airlines flight that crashed were based out of Charlotte Officials said all 60 passengers aboard the plane, the four flight crew members and three soldiers in the helicopter are dead.

The flight attendants of a plane that crashed into an Army helicopter in D.C. were based out of Charlotte, an Association of Flight Attendants spokesperson confirmed to @ashleymahoney.bsky.social www.axios.com/local/charlo...

Duke and UNC will join forces for new $2 billion children's hospital in the Triangle The hospital would be the first standalone children's hospital in North Carolina.

big scoop by @lucillesherman.bsky.social @zeanes.bsky.social: UNC and Duke will join forces to open a new $2B children’s hospital in the Triangle — the first standalone children’s hospital in North Carolina. www.axios.com/local/raleig...

1,400+ people sign a petition demanding "transparency and accountability" from Charlotte Catholic High leaders Charlotte Catholic is a longstanding Charlotte institution, dating back to 1955. It's among the area's largest private schools with 1,364 students and enrollment has been growing since the pandemic.

the group chats are all abuzz about this one- Charlotte Catholic parents are very concerned about a change in accreditation that the school made recently — fearing it'll hamper CCHS's competitiveness. via @ashleymahoney.bsky.social www.axios.com/local/charlo...

Great season from the Dawgs. Always love playing y’all and the fans are the nicest out there

LET’S GOOOOOOOOO ☘️

👋🏽 Final farewells: The restaurants we lost in 2024

Final farewells: Here are the restaurants Charlotte lost in 2024 www.axios.com/local/charlo...

In a 1974 speech at UGA Law that helped vault him to the national stage, Carter told the legal elite of Georgia that a justice system where only the poor go to jail was an unjust one. And the conditions of the state’s prisons needed reform and improvement. www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov/sites/defaul...

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🌲 Recycling your tree

If you’re like us, here’s some news you can use today — how to recycle your 🎄tree in the Triangle www.axios.com/local/raleig...

Happy Chrismukkah, y’all 🎄🕎

Government shutdown fight captures difference between media and reporting Elon Musk and his followers on X proved they dominate the Republican media industrial complex. That revolt was powered by some false information.

This week's epic fight over funding the government captures the power and flaws of the new information ecosystem.

Elon Musk and his followers proved they dominate the Republican media industrial complex — using a digital revolt to kill a spending bill and open the door to a government shutdown.

If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds…

NEW: Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves.

We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position. ⤵️

hot take: we can stop prefacing everything with POV. It only makes sense sometimes. Just say the thing you want to say.

a masterpiece!! 🐏

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