Forsyth County

North Carolina confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus in 2026 in Gaston County, with a positive blood donor identified in Mecklenburg County and the virus detected in mosquitoes across multiple counties. Health officials emphasize prevention measures like mosquito repellent and eliminating standing water, as the virus spreads through infected mosquito bites and poses higher risks for elderly and immunocompromised individuals.

North Carolina confirmed its first West Nile virus case in a Gaston County resident, with a blood donor in Mecklenburg County also testing positive. The virus was detected in mosquitoes across Cabarrus, Forsyth, and Mecklenburg counties, prompting public health advisories on prevention.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted nationwide operations arresting illegal immigrants convicted of violent crimes including attempted murder, rape, and child sex offenses. Arrests included Jose Solorzano-Felix in Utah, Paulino Lugos-Perez in California, and Adrian Valdez-Lopez in North Carolina, among others, as part of a targeted effort to remove criminal illegal aliens from communities.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted nationwide arrests targeting illegal immigrants convicted of violent crimes, including attempted murder, rape, and child sex offenses. Specific cases highlighted include Jose Solorzano-Felix in Utah and Adrian Valdez-Lopez in North Carolina. A Department of Homeland Security official emphasized the effort to remove public safety threats under President Donald Trump and Secretary Markwayne Mullin.

ICE investigators obtained voter files from Webb County, Texas, and Forsyth County, North Carolina, as part of efforts to address alleged noncitizen voting. President Trump has long advocated for cracking down on such voting, though documented cases are rare. Local election officials shared the files in response to requests from Homeland Security Investigations.