Hispanic News + North Carolina Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

September 30, 2008

A Raleigh man will face charges today in federal court that he made death threats to the nation’s most prominent Hispanic advocacy group. Leaders of the National Council of La Raza, based in Washington, D.C., say Christopher Szaz sent e-mails threatening to kill their employees and Hispanics in general.

September 8, 2008

A North Carolina sheriff has apologized for calling illegal immigrants “trashy” and saying the growing Hispanic population in his county was “breeding like rabbits”. – Johnston County Sheriff Steve Bizzell

April 10, 2008

Immigrant crawled over mountains, won lottery to find good life in Asheville, North Carolina

April 7, 2008

North Carolina Bank Partners with Fiserv to Target Hispanic Market

Hispanic Educational Summit in Raleigh

March 31, 2008

Latin American Festival relocates – Charlotte, North Carolina

Radio hispano: City gets 1st Spanish-language radio station – Wilmington, North Carolina

March 28, 2008

Nuestro Banco’s second branch to be in Raleigh – North Carolina

March 24, 2008

Language Program Aims to Keep Hispanic Students in School – Raleigh, North Carolina

March 17, 2008

BB&T Bank promotes Hispanic voter participation – Winston-Salem

Civic-minded residents told to reach out to Hispanics – (some interesting numbers on Hispanic voters – or lack of – in North Carolina)

March 11, 2008

Former Cop Gets Jail Time for Stealing From Hispanic Drivers – North Carolina

March 10, 2008

“Group helps gay Latinos with their struggles” – Greensboro, North Carolina

March 9, 2008

Banks Springing Up to Serve the Underserved – AT first glance Raleigh, N.C., may not seem like a logical place to open a Latino-oriented bank. After all, Raleigh is not a city like Los Angeles, for instance, where more than 47 percent of the population is Hispanic.

March 5, 2008

Bilingual census to be tested in North Carolina

February 26, 2008

Durham’s Latino suicide trend not found in local school districts – Orange County and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City school systems – North Carolina

Siler City’s First Latino Helps Cops Communicate – North Carolina

North Carolina sees more Spanish Masses

North Carolina fielding high Latino growth

February 18, 2008

Winston-Salem wants illegal immigrants off private payrolls – North Carolina

February 14, 2008

Latino credit union plans Waughtown Street branch – Winston-Salem

February 13, 2008

Latinos look to Israel for insights – North Carolina

“If you are a citizen of Durham, we will give you all the rights and services of a citizen, whether you are from South Carolina or Mexico,” Durham Police Chief Jose L. Lopez Sr. said in Spanish. – North Carolina

Durham police chief tells Latinos: Dial 911

Importance Of Latino Vote To Be Discussed At Duke

February 12, 2008

Poultry series exposes a new, silent subclass – Neglect of workers has ugly precedent in Carolinas history

February 5, 2008

Commissioners Vote To Remove Spanish Option From Phones – Beaufort County, North Carolina

Series to screen film on slavery in Puerto Rico – El Cimarrón – University of North Carolina

Illegal Immigration In Eastern Carolina Part 1: Interview With An Illegal Immigrant

February 4, 2008

Durham’s Latino students at higher suicide risk, study says – North Carolina

January 31, 2008

State Symphony of Mexico to play Asheville concert – North Carolina

January 30, 2008

Law cuts immigrants’ car sales – Driver’s license requirements pull some from market – In Raleigh, North Carolina sales have dropped as much as 30% in recent months

January 29, 2008

Program for latino students competing for funds – University of North Carolina

January 17, 2008

Fewer Than Expected Illegal Immigrants at New Hanover Jail – North Carolina

January 8, 2008

University of North Carolina responds to growing hispanic population – (now 4% of undergrads)

January 3, 2008

Latino Community Credit Union starts an online service – North Carolina

December 13, 2007

Latino credit union lands $5.5M, will add branches – North Carolina

Extending In-State Tuition to Undocumented Immigrants – North Carolina (policy analysis/research)

December 9, 2007

600 attend Navidad Latina – Fayetteville, North Carolina

December 6, 2007

Duke University – Ramón Saldívar to win MLA prize

University of North Carolina to study in-state tuition for illegal immigrants

December 5, 2007

Illegal immigrants won’t have impact at Alamance Community College – North Carolina

Univision anchor leaving – Armando Trull – WUVC 40 – Fayetteville, North Carolina

Drunken-Driving Among Hispanics Focus of WRAL Documentary – Raleigh, North Carolina

Principal Separates Black, Hispanic Students After Fight; ACLU Weighs in – Raleigh, North Carolina

December 3, 2007

Times-News’ Spanish paper to end production – La Voz in Burlington, North Carolina

“Soy Un Lider” conference encourages Hispanic high school students to apply to college – Greensboro, North Carolina

November 30, 2007

North Carolina Governor Candidates Oppose Admissions Change for Immigrants

November 27, 2007

Lawyer: Community colleges must admit eligible illegal immigrants – North Carolina

Studies: Hispanic youth look for acceptance, often turn to gangs

Jail won’t let (undocumented) mother pump milk – Pastor says inmate’s baby spits up formula and cries constantly || Madre encarcelada prohibida de extraer leche para su bebé – Mujer de Brasil acusada de robo, violación de inmigración – North Carolina

November 26, 2007

Immigrants’ Torch Run Passes Through Upstate – North Carolina – (has this gotten any national press? not that I can find – The Guadalupe Torch Run)

November 20, 2007

Trailblazing local Latino band changes name, alters its sound – Eva Fina – Charlotte

November 15, 2007

For immigrants, North Carolina is worth the risk

November 14, 2007

Law closes illegal immigrant driver’s license loophole – North Carolina

November 13, 2007

ICE Agents Round Up Immigrants Running From The Law In Charlotte, North Carolina

El Centro duties expanding – Carrboro, North Carolina

November 11, 2007

Class teaches Spanish to native speakers – Winston-Salem, North Carolina

November 6, 2007

Wake Cracks Down On Illegal Immigrants – North Carolina

Store requires citizenship to buy ammo – North Carolina (even though it isn’t a state law)

Hispanics are key to a healthy economy – North Carolina – (I don’t think I have ever seen this stated so bluntly – Hispanic immigrants provide entrepreneurs with something even more valuable than friendly tax policies and startup capital: low-cost labor.)

November 4, 2007

Did You Know? In North Carolina, the state with the biggest percentage of Latino growth during the 1990s, just 41 percent of Mexicans are U.S. citizens, and there has been no increase since 2000 in the number of Mexican-Americans who have become citizens through naturalization.

Spanish radio show talks fire safety – Charlotte, North Carolina

October 29, 2007

Want to irritate a PR flack? Bring up immigration and the Hispanic work force

October 25, 2007

BB&T receives Latino Diamante Award in recognition of educational series of audiotapes and CDs

October 23, 2007

Speaker says Hispanics contribute more than cost – North Carolina

October 22, 2007

Delicioso deals, eats – Latino vendors, shoppers change face of Union market – Charlotte

October 16, 2007

Federal immigration officials seek partnership with North Carolina sheriffs

Language laws target Latinos – What are proponents of English-only laws afraid will happen? – North Carolina

October 15, 2007

Law enforcement adjusts to growing Hispanic community – Hickory, North Carolina

October 14, 2007

Exhibit looks at Spanish influence on U.S. history – North Carolina

Hispanics fuel industry growth – Hickory, North Carolina

Crackdown Upends Slaughterhouse’s Work Force – North Carolina

October 11, 2007

Professor: Hispanics vital to economy – North Carolina

Cooperation speeds Hispanic church plants in western North Carolina

Cooperation speeds Hispanic church plants in western North Carolina

Hispanic crowd questions Duncan’s immigration policing plan – Asheville, North Carolina

October 9, 2007

Rosie Perez talks stereotypes, gives lesson on history – The University of North Carolina at Pembroke

October 4, 2007

Latino credit union closer to prize – Durham, North Carolina

October 3, 2007

University of North Carolina Hispanic growth mirrors statewide rate

October 2, 2007

Appalachian State University – Hispanic author and soccer coach featured on “Appalachian Perspective” TV program – North Carolina

September 27, 2007

Law Meant To Be Tough On Illegal Immigrants Also Hindering North Carolina Citizens

Rape crisis center to implement latino, hispanic programs – Orange County, North Carolina

September 26, 2007

Latino/a Studies hopes prof will boost profile – Duke University

September 25, 2007

Sheriff’s Office to get a leg up on immigration problem – Cabarrus County, North Carolina

September 23, 2007

Hispanics find growing enmity – Immigrants now targets of racial slurs and taunts – North Carolina

North Carolina Hispanics facing discrimination

Demand For Bilingual Officers Growing In Charlotte – Charlotte

September 19, 2007

Chilean psychologist explores what it means to be Latino – Javier Gontier, a UNCW graduate student from Chile studying psychology – Wilmington, North Carolina

September 15, 2007

Translators keeping busy around Pitt County, North Carolina

Did You Know? Hispanics in the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson and Madison counties, had $214.6 million in buying power, created 2,300 spinoff jobs, resulted in $54.9 million in spinoff labor income and generated $10.1 million in state taxes in 2004 – North Carolina

September 11, 2007

La Conexión de Trone Welcomes New Additions

September 10, 2007

Immigration fears dampen spirits at Hispanic festival – Raleigh

September 9, 2007

North Carolina’s Que Pasa Spanish Language Media Network Names New Executive Editor – Alejandro Manrique

August 29, 2007

Spanish children’s books fulfill dual-language goals – North Carolina

Hispanic workers charged with using stolen identities – (from the latest Smithfield raid in North Carolina)

August 28, 2007

Hispanic Men May Have Been Targeted In Deadly Morganton Home Invasion – North Carolina

August 23, 2007

Federal immigration agents raid Smithfield Foods plant in North Carolina

August 21, 2007

Spanish Translators Meet Critical Need After Fire – Raleigh, North Carolina

Hispanic Drivers Accuse DMV Of Discrimination – High Point, North Carolina

August 20, 2007

GO-O-O-O-AL for Latina girls – Summer camp overcomes cultural barriers to playing ‘a man’s game’ – North Carolina

August 16, 2007

Escape artist – Kidnapping, death threats, a new life in America: Edwin Gil’s story is as dramatic as his paintings

Delicioso way to chill – Family cools off region with Mexican paletas – North Carolina

August 9, 2007

Did You Know? While the male-to-female ratio among Triangle Hispanics is about 60-to-40, Hispanic women are arriving at a faster rate in Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Johnston, Orange and Wake counties. – North Carolina

July 26, 2007

Latino Youth Take up Tennis in Durham, North Carolina

Carolina falls to Cruz Azul but gains fans

July 24, 2007

Carolina courts Latino fans – RailHawks will play Mexico’s Cruz Azul on Wednesday at 8 p.m. at SAS Soccer Park.

July 11, 2007

Car sales sealed en Español – Greensboro, North Carolina

July 10, 2007

MOSI HONORS DEAN OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AS 2007 NATIONAL HISPANIC SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR

July 1, 2007

Following a Way of Life: U.S. guest-worker program brings father and son to work in North Carolina fields

Latino banks see revenue potential – North Carolina

June 18, 2007

Anna in the Tropics en español a 1st for Theatre Charlotte

Masters in Latin American Studies – Burgeoning growth in Latino population led to program’s creation – UNC Charlotte

June 13, 2007

North Carolina bill would tax wire transfers from illegal immigrants

June 5, 2007

Hispanics Have Higher Rate of Drunken Driving Crashes – North Carolina

May 24, 2007

Que Pasa Media Network CEO, Jose Isasi, to be honored as one of the top 50 Spanish language media executives in the country

El Pueblo’s director will step down in fall – North Carolina

May 22, 2007

Immigration Debate Brings Raleigh Catholic Diocese to Take Public Stand

Store owner lashes out against businesses serving Hispanics – Monroe, North Carolina

May 21, 2007

Minority Drivers Stopped More Often – Winston-Salem, North Carolina

May 16, 2007

Hispanics Say They Add Spice to U.S. Melting Pot

May 14, 2007

Mexican rodeo plans kick up dust – North Carolina

May 7, 2007

Blacks, Latinos Mount Union Drive in North Carolina

May 2, 2007

500 attend immigration rally in Raleigh

April 29, 2007

Did You Know? Of 1,810 troopers in the North Carolina Highway Patrol, 10 speak Spanish fluently. The patrol is the largest law enforcement agency in a state that saw its Hispanic population increase by more than 40 percent from 2000 to 2005

April 26, 2007

FM station changes its tunes and language – WAGI goes Spanish; signal to get stronger – Charlotte, North Carolina

Organizers hope banking endeavor can tap into growing Hispanic market – Greenville, North Carolina

April 25, 2007

Spanish Professors Present in Mexico – High Point University – North Carolina

April 24, 2007

Viva Greenville Hosts Fundraiser For Local Team Members

April 23, 2007

Casa Latino of Charlotte now open

April 15, 2007

Forum will put focus on Latino issues – North Carolina

April 13, 2007

Meeting looks at Duke Latino life – North Carolina

Mi Gente selects new exec board – Duke University

April 12, 2007

Wachovia hires Rojo Hispanic Marketing

April 11, 2007

Anti-drunken-driving efforts aimed at Latinos – North Carolina

Duke puts renewed focus on Hispanic health care

April 10, 2007

Latino bakery breaks bread – Carrboro, North Carolina

Moore hires first Spanish-speaking deputy – Moore County, North Carolina

April 4, 2007

US Rep Jones (R-NC) rejects amnesty for illegal immigrants

April 3, 2007

Gonzalez takes on position as Wayne county magistrate judge – North Carolina

Helping Out: Hispanic League honors scholarship winners – Winston-Salem, North Carolina

April 2, 2007

Hispanic Leaders Grappling With Higher DWI Problem – North Carolina

Hispanic students gather at education summit – North Carolina

March 28, 2007

Summer reading examines Latino students’ soccer team – Appalachian State University

Immigrant licenses atop groups goals – North Carolina

March 27, 2007

Cabarrus to ID illegal immigrants – North Carolina

March 25, 2007

Latino theme coming to ailing mall – North Carolina

March 18, 2007

Spanish language health program aims for growing population – Carrboro, North Carolina

March 15, 2007

Hispanic students bullied at school – Hillsborough, North Carolina

March 11, 2007

Hispanic candidates try to get a foothold – Cumberland County, North Carolina

Library seeks grant to attract more Hispanic patrons – Wayne County, North Carolina

March 7, 2007

Appalachian’s summer reading selection examines Latino immigrants’ struggle for acceptance – Appalachian State University

Top-level Latino executives join forces – Greensboro, North Carolina

March 6, 2007

Lawmaker Wants Tougher Laws on Illegal Immigrants Convicted of DWIs – North Carolina

Start a business, en Espanol – Durham, North Carolina

February 23, 2007

Companies seek bilingual employees – Greensboro, North Carolina

February 22, 2007

The Most Anticipated Latina Beauty Pageant of the Year: La Chica Lider is the Most Prestigious Latina Beauty Pageant in the Carolinas

February 12, 2007

Helpmate offers services in Spanish – Asheville, North Carolina

Hispanics unsure of sheriff’s new plan – Henderson County, North Carolina

February 7, 2007

Spanish Professor Publishes Two Articles – High Point University – North Carolina

Activists say Smithfield needs to help change immigration laws

February 5, 2007

Viva Greenville Announces Partnership With Joyner Library – North Carolina

Charlotte school chief requires pledge only in English

January 29, 2007

Spanish-immersion Elementary Classes Give Kids Bilingual Start – Durham, North Carolina

January 28, 2007

¡CONVERSEMOS EN ESPAÑOL – Library offers fun way for English, Spanish speakers to mix, learn – Charlotte, North Carolina

January 26, 2007

Immigration Raid Draws Protest From Labor Officials – Smithfield Foods in North Carolina

January 25, 2007

Immigration officials arrest 21 at Smithfield slaughterhouse – Raleigh, North Carolina

January 23, 2007

Cabarrus says English is official language – North Carolina

January 16, 2007

Former police chief here to learn, teach. Navarrete hopes to share insight into Latino culture, take experience back to Mexico – Salisbury, North Carolina

January 14, 2007

60 illegal immigrants arrested in 3-day sting – Charlotte, North Carolina

Shopping center caters to Hispanic crowd – Fayetteville, North Carolina

January 12, 2007

Learn English, Cabarrus commish insists – North Carolina

January 11, 2007

BBB Awards $2,500 Scholarship to Latino Community Credit Union Nominee – Eastern North Carolina

January 9, 2007

Advocates Reaching Out To Hispanics To Talk About Car Safety

January 8, 2007

Mambo Combo: Lecture Addresses History of Mambo Music in New York and Havana – Jan. 18th in Greensboro, NC

National Folic Acid Awareness Week — Latino babies in North Carolina have a higher rate of serious birth defects

Outreach programs to Hispanics urge safety and offer aid to victims – Durham, North Carolina

January 7, 2007

Anti-DWI campaign targets Latinos – Charlette, North Carolina

Hispanics in WNC bring Epiphany traditions with them – WNC = Western North Carolina

Hispanics set to pass blacks in population – Catawba County, North Carolina

January 3, 2007

Spanish courses offered for health professionals – North Carolina

January 2, 2007

Latinos discover a friend in North Carolina – Kathy Hinshaw in Greensboro

December 22, 2006

Gaston Co. takes on illegal immigration – North Carolina

Hospital offers outreach to Latinos – Charlotte

December 21, 2006

DUI ads target Latino community – Charlotte, North Carolina

Chapel Hill police warn of scam targeting Hispanics – North Carolina

December 18, 2006

Local organizations help build Latino Legislative Agenda – Burnsville, North Carolina

December 15, 2006

Restaurant tests (U.S. Rep.) Myrick on immigration – North Carolina

Duplin Hispanic service center secures new, permanent address – North Carolina

December 11, 2006

An eye on illegal immigrants – Mecklenburg sheriff signs on to federal program to find, deport violators (take a look at the his picture) – North Carolina

Los Puentes builds bridges between English and Spanish – Kinston, North Carolina

Our Lady of Guadalupe festival draws hundreds – Robeson County, North Carolina

December 8, 2006

Operators faced with increasing 911 calls in Spanish – Charlotte-Mecklenburg, North Carolina

December 7, 2006

A week of Latin films at the Galaxy Cinema – Cary, North Carolina

January 18, 2006

Real estate agents take Spanish class to build clientele. North Carolina