A proposal to convert a shuttered Mecklenburg County prison into a dedicated ICE detention center — filed with county managers — would create space for several hundred detainees and trigger public review.

Neva Helms resigned after weeks of staffing and security complaints; the N.C. State Board of Elections has opened a review and sent staff to assist.

A new budget provision directs NC's DEQ to join the federal FAST‑41 fast‑track for nuclear and gas projects, prompting warnings from environmental groups about rushed reviews.