North Carolina + North Carolina Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 16, 2009
Contentnea-Savannah K-8 School officials have worked to make sure their school’s English as a Second Language (ESL) students’ needs are met. The school received 12 mini-laptops last month to help those students with their online ESL courses.- Kinston, North Carolina
November 13, 2009
Durham Latinos will likely have a better pipeline to President Obama after weighing in Thursday on how to improve education for Hispanic Americans. – Leading a ”community conversation” at El Centro Hispano on Main Street was Juan Sepulveda, executive director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans.
November 12, 2009
Charlotte’s classical-music station, Davidson College’s WDAV-FM (89.9), is looking at adding a Spanish channel. – Called “Concierto,” it would be broadcast on one of WDAV’s HD radio channels and streamed on the Web.
Juan Sepulveda of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans will be at El Centro Hispano center in Durham on Thursday to speak with residents and local leaders about the status of Hispanic education.
November 10, 2009
Thousands enjoy Festival Latino at Hugh McRae Park – Wilmington NC
October 17, 2009
Hispanic culture becomes part of Western North Carolina landscape
October 7, 2009
The N.C. Society of Hispanic Professionals will host a conference Friday at Meredith College for professionals who work with Hispanic students. The Hispanic Achievement Conference will focus on helping students in English as a Second Language classes excel in school.
October 2, 2009
A pilot program in North Carolina has been launched to protect the life and health of U.S. migrant and seasonal farm worker children, many of whom are Hispanic.
September 30, 2009
Vying for a Slice of One State’s Growing Hispanic Consumer Market – North Carolina’s booming Latino population fuels economic growth
September 29, 2009
9500 Liberty: Film on Immigration Battle Wins Best Documentary at the Charlotte Film Festival
September 24, 2009
Penalizing children of illegal immigrants is not the answer – North Carolina community colleges – The chair of the policy committee that considered the policy change, Stuart Fountain, told The Associated Press, “These children cannot be held in limbo while the federal government decides what to do with immigration.”
September 22, 2009
National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization’s Small Business Forum Series Launches in Charlotte, NC
September 21, 2009
Illegal immigrants will have the opportunity to enroll in community colleges across the state starting next year. – On Friday, the North Carolina Board of Community Colleges approved a measure that will allow undocumented immigrants who have graduated from a U.S. high school to register for classes after April 1, 2010.
September 17, 2009
Consumer Stories…Focus on Hispanic foods at local grocery chain – Charlotte, North Carolina
September 14, 2009
The sights and sounds of Latino culture were displayed at Lenoir Community College on Saturday during the seventh annual Raza Festival. – About 4,000 attended
September 9, 2009
Howard, Merrell & Partners Forms Hispanic Marketing Group
UNC Wilmington’s first Spanish theater group, Puro Teatro
September 3, 2009
Howard, Merrell & Partners in Raleigh, NC, formed a Hispanic Marketing Group
September 2, 2009
N.C. native wrongly deported to Mexico – Federal investigators ignored evidence the man is a U.S. citizen, documents show.
August 18, 2009
Un grupo de feligreses hispanos impidió que un sacerdote oficiara la misa dominical en una iglesia católica de Carolina del Norte porque “no trata bien a los mexicanos”
August 17, 2009
New study shows that white men get a lot more tips about job opportunities in upper management than Hispanics
August 13, 2009
At House of Raeford, far fewer Latino workers – Once more than 80 percent Latino, the production floor at the Raeford plant is now up to 70 percent African American
August 3, 2009
The Food Lion supermarket chain will expand its Sabor Latino (Latin Flavor) format to 59 stores in North Carolina to better serve this growing market.
July 20, 2009
Beautiful weather, enthusiastic bands and dancers and good food and drink all combined for a large turnout at the Wilson Police Department’s 5th annual Hispanic Outreach Summer Festival held Saturday afternoon at Toisnot Park. – North Carolina
July 14, 2009
North Carolina Folic Acid Campaign Launches Women’s Health Website in Spanish
June 29, 2009
Latino Community Credit Union has been honored by the N.C. Credit Union League for its community service – Durham, North Carolina
June 25, 2009
First Ever 24/7 Spanish Language Talk Radio Show Comes to Charlotte!
Norsan Multimedia plans to flip Regional Mexican WGSP-AM (La Tremenda)/Charlotte to Spanish News/Talk as “Radio Formula 1310 AM.”
June 23, 2009
The economic crisis and rising deportations of undocumented immigrants is forcing Hispanic moms in Charlotte to seek aid from the government to survive.
June 16, 2009
Durham’s Latino Community Credit Union opened a branch office Monday in Garner – the bank’s second branch in Wake County.
June 11, 2009
Una cadena de comida rápida mexicana en Carolina del Norte expande sus operaciones
June 8, 2009
National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization Participates in UNC Kenan-Flagler New Ventures: Discovery Class
June 5, 2009
A recent statewide study conducted by the North Carolina Folic Acid Campaign and published by the American Journal of Health Education revealed that only one-third of Hispanic women took a daily multivitamin with folic acid. These findings are important because Hispanics have a significantly higher risk of having a baby affected by a birth defect of the brain (anencephaly) or spine (spina bifida).
A prominent North Carolina leader for Hispanic affairs has joined a border taskforce for the Department of Homeland Security. Andrea Bazan
April 13, 2009
Hispanic spending growing in Carolinas – Hispanics are currently the second biggest spenders in North Carolina, accounting for 9.4% of total buying dollars.
March 24, 2009
Helped by free clinic, Latino returns favor
March 16, 2009
Activistas en Carolina del Norte buscan detener la aplicación del programa de inmigración 287g
March 14, 2009
Hundreds of people attended the 14th annual “Latino Issues Forum” in Charlotte Friday.
March 11, 2009
Una escuela de Carolina del Norte recibió una reprimenda por segregar a alumnos hispanos
March 10, 2009
State and local leaders on Monday defended a $40 million federal program used by Mecklenburg County that identifies jailed illegal immigrants – after a congressional report criticized it for targeting minor offenders instead of serious criminals. – North Carolina
February 1, 2009
Los venezolanos residentes en Carolina del Sur, Carolina del Norte, Florida y Georgia podrán votar en el referendo del próximo 15 de febrero en el Miami Dade College de Kendall, en el condado de Miami-Dade, informó una organización.
January 28, 2009
The Association of Mexicans in North Carolina (AMEXCAN), which is based in Greenville, and the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Association based in El Paso, Texas, will hold ENLACES: Fostering Effective Latino Participation in HIV Prevention Community Planning Feb. 6-8
January 26, 2009
First Bank is expanding its services to the Latino community by offering two Spanish-language locations in Asheboro beginning Jan. 5. – North Carolina
December 12, 2008
The Latino Community Credit Union will open a second branch in Charlotte on Monday.
December 10, 2008
Winston-Salem State University experiencing an increase in Hispanic/Latino students
December 9, 2008
North Carolina lottery officials want the state’s Hispanic residents to give their share. They’d like to run a Spanish-language ad campaign to induce more purchases by a fast-growing segment of the population.
Ad Rules Threaten North Carolina Lottery’s Latino Marketing Push
December 6, 2008
The president of the newly formed Latino Chamber of Commerce of Southeastern North Carolina resigned this week under pressure from her board of directors. Liliana Parker
November 25, 2008
Charlotte Toughens Rules On Mobile Food Vendors – Many of the vendors are Hispanic and call the measures discrimination. Latino activist German de Castro said, “We are talking about an economic class that happens to be Hispanic.
Norsan Media Leader in the Hispanic Radio Market – WOLS 106.1 FM will soon speak Spanish – Charlotte
November 21, 2008
Another Spanish station is heading to the powerful FM dial in Charlotte, the third to go on the air since 2006. Starting Jan. 1, Norsan Media will take over the signal of WOLS-FM (106.1), an English-language oldies station. It will carry the Mexican regional format of Norsan’s WRML-FM (“La Raza” 102.3), and WRML will adopt a new Spanish pop-tropical format.
November 19, 2008
Triangle’s Largest Food Pantry & Hispanic Family Center Expands – North Carolina
November 18, 2008
Viva Carolina Charlotte Edition Releases November Issue
November 11, 2008
During the presidential election Nov. 4, Avery County polling precincts posted inaccurate Spanish instructions in voting booths regarding how to mark a ballot. – North Carolina
November 3, 2008
Since January, the number of Hispanic voters has grown by more than 50 percent, according to the State Board of Elections. The state’s total number of voters grew by 11 percent – North Carolina
October 23, 2008
Could North Carolina Hispanic Vote Affect Election Outcome? Local Expert Discusses Possibilities
North Carolina sheriff’s slurs snarl locals’ immigration work – Sheriff Steve said Mexicans are trashy” and pointed to several children playing and said “All they do is work and make love.” – Smithfield
The Salvation Army of Winston-Salem said that BB&T Corp. has donated audio tapes, valued at $100,000, to the group as part of its educational and marketing outreach to Hispanic immigrants.
October 20, 2008
Latino shoppers see a retail explosion – Greensboro, North Carolina
October 17, 2008
La Conexión, the Triangle’s first Spanish-language newspaper, has been sold. – North Carolina
October 15, 2008
Growth of Hispanic tennis – Measured in play, not points – North Carolina
October 7, 2008
N. Carolina House Republican wannabe illustrates what’s wrong with Republican rationale on immigration enforcement
October 2, 2008
Welcome across cultures Reino Hoy, an interdenominational group, serves Triangle’s Hispanic Christians – North Carolina
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 25, 2008
Taxista hispano en Carolina del Norte anima a pasajeros con karoke en vivo
September 22, 2008
Hispanic Community Development Center honors supporters – Wayne County Hispanic Community Development Center – North Carolina
September 18, 2008
Law students and immigrant advocates came together Wednesday to confront growing tension over North Carolina’s growing Hispanic population.
September 15, 2008
Hispanics shine as entrepreneurs – Asheville, North Carolina
September 12, 2008
Batanga, one of the region’s top online media, venture capital and entrepreneurial success stories, is closing its downtown Greensboro office and cutting ties to the town where it was born.
Norsan Media Group Invests in Mi Gente Newspaper
September 9, 2008
ACLU probes NC sheriff who said Hispanics “trashy”
September 8, 2008
Latinos take more prominent role as Western North Carolina farm owners
It has been a little more than a year since Jose L. Lopez Sr. became Durham’s police chief, but don’t tell him that.
But the 15th Fiesta del Pueblo — billed as the quinceanera for the annual celebration of Latino culture — comes as few Hispanic North Carolinians are feeling honored.
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
September 5, 2008
The North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers will provide free legal assistance to those who attend La Fiesta del Pueblo this weekend in Raleigh.
September 3, 2008
The Nasher Museum of Art is reaching out to North Carolina’s burgeoning Hispanic population in an unprecedented way, providing information for its exhibition, “El Greco to Velazquez,” in both Spanish and English.
August 20, 2008
Program to help immigrants get official Mexican passports – Raleigh, North Carolina
August 19, 2008
Renowned Hispanic theologian speaking at Pfeiffer convocation – Dr. Justo Gonzalez – North Carolina
August 17, 2008
Fear of police may have kept slain Hispanic from reporting earlier robbery – North Carolina
North Carolina’s community colleges will remain closed to illegal immigrants, at least until officials can review how other states handle the issue.
Immigration march, vigil in Asheville, North Carolina
August 14, 2008
Cuban-American Storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy Speaks Sept. 15 – University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Fifty-seven workers rounded up in Western North Carolina’s largest immigration raid face deportation in a complicated legal process, and they likely will have little representation, immigration experts and advocates said Wednesday.
Carolinas lead nation in Hispanic growth – South Carolina ranks first in Latino per capita growth from 2006 to 2007
August 12, 2008
Agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement this morning raided a Woodfin manufacturing plant, arresting 57 people on charges related to immigration violations. – North Carolina
August 11, 2008
Gov. Mike Easley has appointed Yasmin Wurts Metivier of Apex to the Governor’s Advisory Council on Hispanic/Latino Affairs. – North Carolina
Businesses across North Carolina felt the economic punch from the ‘Booze it and Lose it’ drunk driving campaign. Hispanic workers across the state chose to stay home Friday instead of braving DUI checkpoints
August 10, 2008
Researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center will soon begin researching how a lack of trust in formal medicine is contributing to disproportionately higher mortality rates in Latino HIV patients than in white HIV patients across the country.
Juvencio Rocha Peralta, founder and president of the Association of Mexicans in North Carolina (AMEXCAN), has been awarded the Defender of Justice Award in Grassroots Empowerment/Community Capacity Building by the North Carolina Justice Center.
August 7, 2008
Reports of robberies targeting Hispanic immigrants have declined sharply in Durham since January, when an abrupt rise led to heightened safety awareness across the city. – Durham, North Carolina
Raid rumors roil undocumented community – Burlington, North Carolina
Forsyth County’s Hispanic population grew 8 percent last year and accounted for almost 40 percent of the county’s population growth, new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show. But some local Hispanics said yesterday that the jobs Hispanics have held in the local economy are becoming harder to find, causing some workers to leave or consider leaving. – North Carolina
Hispanic females posted the biggest population gain in Durham County in 2007 – North Carolina
North Carolina’s Hispanic population is continuing its rapid expansion, according to U.S. Census numbers released today. The Hispanic population grew by nearly 8 percent in the year that ended July 1, 2007, while the state’s population as a whole grew by only 2.2 percent, the data show.
August 5, 2008
Sixth Branch Of Latino Credit Union Opens In Winston-Salem – Latino Community Credit Union
July 28, 2008
North Carolina colleges can admit illegal immigrants, Homeland Security tells state’s Attorney General
July 26, 2008
La Oficina del Procurador de Carolina del Norte informó al Sistema de Colegios Comunitarios que no violará la ley federal si acepta a estudiantes indocumentados, según reporta hoy en su edición electrónica el diario “News & Observer”.
July 22, 2008
Did You Know? Voter registration jumps in North Carolina – 10,000 identify themselves as Hispanic — a 25 percent increase in this new category.
July 21, 2008
For North Carolina’s Hispanic leaders, the biggest hazards of the job were once long hours. Now, they include death threats.
RailHawks renew Mexican tradition – North Carolina
July 17, 2008
Mental Health Agency Honored for Work With Its Latino Clients
Viva Raleigh Festival set for Saturday in Moore Square
July 15, 2008
Media group targets Hispanics – Qué Pasa in Greensboro, North Carolina
July 14, 2008
Media Moves: Radio Lider off the air in Charlotte
July 10, 2008
Hispanic DWI arrests drop by half in five years – North Carolina
Play portrays lives of illegal immigrants – Plaza Midwood show aims to offer particular insight into the experience of children. – North Carolina
July 9, 2008
North Carolina Sees Push To Register Young Latino Voters : NPR
June 26, 2008
Latino summit coming to East Carolina University on Friday
June 24, 2008
Jenni Rivera faces charges of assault in Raleigh, North Carolina
June 21, 2008
Mexican consulate sees popularity rise – North and South Carolina
June 19, 2008
City Hall to speak Spanish on TV – Winston-Salem, North Carolina
June 18, 2008
Hagan, Dole put focus on illegal immigrants – North Carolina
An attempt to rewrite state law to permanently bar illegal immigrants from state community colleges appears headed for failure. – North Carolina
Andrea Bazan, a longtime leader of the North Carolina Hispanic community, was named chairwoman of the National Council of La Raza’s board of directors Tuesday.
June 17, 2008
Community College Decision On Illegal Immigrants Doesn’t Reach North Carolina State University
Latino summit to be held in Greenville June 26, 27 – North Carolina
North Carolina Sheriff’s Association gets state funding to fight immigration; how money spent unclear
June 12, 2008
Panthers add Spanish-language broadcasts – Charlotte
Durham Latino Festival; Grupo Fantasma – North Carolina
June 11, 2008
Nuestro Banco offering CheckFreePay walk-in bill-payment – North Carolina
June 9, 2008
Snippet – Indeed, the diocese counts 210,000 registered Catholics and estimates an even larger number of unregistered, mostly Hispanic Catholics — about 225,000 — who regularly show up for Mass but don’t fill out membership forms. Though some of those Hispanic Catholics live in Raleigh and Durham, many others process chickens and pick cucumbers in Eastern North Carolina counties such as Franklin and Wayne.
June 5, 2008
Program To Deport Illegal Immigrant Criminals Under Review – North Carolina
Studies say North Carolina businesses are not meeting needs of Hispanic, black customers. – “There is literally millions of dollars in African American and Hispanic purchasing power that is leaking out of this very county,” Johnson said. “If you could find a way to meet the need of these consumers, imagine what it could do for Mecklenburg County’s economy and its people.”
May 29, 2008
Dole, Hagan spar over ad on immigration – Commercial features N.C. sheriffs praising senator for her help. Rival calls for reform. – North Carolina
House bill would keep immigration status out of admission – North Carolina
Judge Orders Second Trial for Twelve-Year-Old Hispanic Boy – Durham, North Carolina
May 28, 2008
Sen. Elizabeth Dole (R-N.C.) focuses on illegal immigratiion in first campaign ad – North Carolina
From one who knows: Most Latino students are a credit to this community – Asheville, North Carolina
TRANSactions: Contemporary Latin American and Latino Art – Greensboro, North Carolina
May 27, 2008
Beaufort County in North Carolina tightening up on public services for illegal immigrants
May 22, 2008
Ramirez criticizes comments – Fellow Republican Bill James has insulted all immigrants, he says – Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
May 15, 2008
Illegal immigrant ban a first – State’s move has shaken up the academic world – North Carolina’s community colleges ban on illegal immigrants
May 13, 2008
North Carolina Community Colleges Will No Longer Admit Illegal Immigrants
May 8, 2008
Taco Maker has taste for Upstate
Spanish becomes a valuable tool in career – for the North Carolina real estate agent
April 29, 2008
Elizabeth Dole’s focus on immigration enforcement draws Dem critique
April 25, 2008
North Carolina governor’s candidates want tough immigration rules
Here are three questions posed by The Associated Press to the eight major-party candidates for governor (in North Carolina) on the topic of illegal immigration, followed by their unabridged responses.
April 24, 2008
Mecklenburg County Commissioner Bill James’ Controversial Comments Stir Up Latino Community – “Illegal immigrants do pay taxes..so do prostitutes and drug dealers.” – North Carolina
A Carolinas Medical Center physician has received a $300,000 grant for research on improving access to primary-care services for Charlotte’s Hispanic population.
ESPN Radio’s return cuts Spanish format – Fayetteville, North Carolina
April 22, 2008
Latina victims suffering in silence for fear of deportation – North Carolina
Housing woes rough on Latino immigrants in North Carolina
April 21, 2008
Illegal immigration looms as a key issue in this year’s governor’s race – North Carolina
April 16, 2008
‘Showgram’ stunt angers Hispanics – Raleigh, North Carolina
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
Hispanic DUIs, gang crime down in 287(g)-equipped Charlotte – North Carolina
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
A bilingual first for responders – 11 graduates in emergency response training speak Spanish – North Carolina
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 21, 2007
LocoPops: Theyre crazy – Mango chile, green tea, gazpacho just some of the Mexican pop flavors – Chapel Hill, North Carolina (sounds yummy)
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 14, 2007
Did You Know? The cost of treating the emergency health-care needs of recent and illegal immigrants made up less than 1 percent of the overall spending on Medicaid in North Carolina each year studied
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
