Unlike Charlotte, this NC mayor says he'd ‘welcome' Border Patrol into his city

"I would not stop them," Mayor Robert Burns said. "I would welcome them if there happened to be any violent illegal aliens here." ...
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Hotel contractor’s criminal history not shared with council

One contractor for a new Monroe hotel project has a criminal record for defrauding the government and money laundering, never disclosed to the City Council. The project aims for a $30-40 million hotel ...

Monroe mayor supports Border Patrol operation, says it’s necessary

MONROE, N.C. — The mayor of Monroe is speaking out against North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein’s criticism of the Border Patrol ...