Bakery Standoff Sparks Immigration Debate | Greenville News

A former Border Patrol commander turned viral flashpoint: Gregory Bovino was confronted by Manolo Betancur, owner of Charlotte’s beloved immigrant-supporting bakery, who told him he wasn’t welcome — sparking outrage over fear, discrimination, and retaliation. This isn’t the first time the bakery faced immigration enforcement scrutiny; it shut down during “Charlotte’s Web” in 2025, losing tens of thousands in revenue. Bovino, recently ousted after a deadly Minneapolis shooting, claims he was there to debunk deportation myths — but Betancur saw his presence as intimidation. The tension escalated when the bakery suffered egg-throwing vandalism targeting its immigrant-celebrating mural — a chilling sign that fear is spreading beyond the storefront. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d6f4b9b53f3765f6