Pardon Granted To Ronnie Long By NC Gov. Roy Cooper
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper granted a pardon of innocence for Ronnie Long, a Concord man who spent 44 years behind bars for a rape conviction he said he didn't commit.
Biden Picks North Carolina Environmental Chief To Lead EPA
President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday offered the leadership of the Environmental Protection Agency to Michael S. Regan, a North Carolina regulator who has made a name pursuing cleanups of industrial toxins and helping low-income and minority communities hit hardest by pollution.
Mary C. Curtis: COVID-19 Vaccinations Underway
The firstΒ COVID-19 vaccines, from Pfizer and approved by the FDA for emergency use, have been sent throughout the country, including North Carolina, whereΒ health care workers and residents of care facilities are tops of the list to receive the shot.
President Trump Announces Attorney General Barr's Resignation
Attorney General William Barr, one of President Donald Trumpβs staunchest allies, is departing amid lingering tension over the presidentβs baseless claims of election fraud and the investigation into President-elect Joe Bidenβs son. Trump said the attorney general submitted his letter of resignation at the White House on Monday.
Democrat Joe Biden Clears 270-Vote Threshold In Electoral College Count
Joe Biden has cleared the 270-electoral-vote mark to formalize his presidential victory with Californiaβs 55 votes.
South Carolina Electors Cast All 9 Votes For President Trump
South Carolinaβs nine presidential electors have officially awarded the stateβs electoral votes to President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.
Beasley Concedes Defeat In North Carolina Chief Justice Race
North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley conceded on Saturday to Republican Paul Newby in their extremely close election after two rounds of recounts saw little change in the vote margin between them.
North Carolina Awards 15 Electoral College Votes To Trump
North Carolina awarded its 15 electoral votes to President Donald Trump on Monday, following the will of the people in a state where the Republican won a narrow victory.
POLITICAL WRAP: Electoral College Meets Monday; Latest on COVID Vaccine
Monday, the Electoral College will meet to formally cast their ballots for President and Vice President of the United States. It comes just days after the Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit by the Texas Attorney General to overturn millions of votes.
North Carolina Public Health Officials Announce How COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Distributed
North Carolina public health officials held a news conference on December 10th to announce details on how the COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed in the state.Β Officials say the state could start receiving vaccines in the next few days.
U.S. Government And 48 States Sue Facebook For 'Predatory' Conduct
The U.S. government and 48 states and districts sued Facebook Wednesday, accusing it of abusing its market power in social networking to crush smaller competitors and seeking remedies that could include a forced spinoff of the social networkβs Instagram and WhatsApp messaging services.
Gov. Henry McMaster Provides COVID-19 Update For South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster and health officials provide a coronavirus update for South Carolina on December 9th.
Hall, Hamilton Leaving Cabinet As Cooper Preps For 2nd Term
Two members of North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooperβs Cabinet wonβt remain in their posts as his second term begins next month, Cooper announced on Tuesday.
New White House Offer Adds $600 Checks To COVID-19 Relief
The Trump administration is back in the middle of Capitol Hillβs confusing COVID-19 negotiations, offering a $916 billion package to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that would send a $600 direct payment to most Americans but eliminate a $300-per-week unemployment benefit favored by a bipartisan group of Senate negotiators.
Mary C. Curtis: Trump Signs Order on COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccines will be given to Americans just as soon as the FDAΒ approves emergency use authorization.
N.C. State Sen. Jeff Jackson Is Considering US Senate Bid
A North Carolina state senator said heβs considering a run for the U.S. Senate in 2022.
POLITICAL WRAP: Will Governor Cooper Re-Implement COVID Restrictions?
An ominous warning from Governor Roy Cooper, saying our actions on COVID-19 could mean "life or death." The Governor's current phase three executive order expires Friday. So will Cooper re-implement COVID restrictions?
House Votes To Decriminalize Marijuana At Federal Level
The Democratic-controlled House on Friday approved a bill to decriminalize and tax marijuana at the federal level, reversing what supporters called a failed policy of criminalization of pot use and taking steps to address racial disparities in enforcement of federal drug laws.
Congress Swats Back Trump's Veto Threat Of Defense Bill
President Donald Trump is closing out his relationship with Congress with one more power jab, threatening to veto a hugely popular defense bill unless lawmakers clamp down on big tech companies he claims were biased against him during the election.
2017 Ban On Local LGBT Ordinances Ends In North Carolina
A 3 1/2-year ban on new local ordinances aimed at protecting LGBT rights in North Carolina expired Tuesday, prompting gay rights groups to urge the passage of such measures now.
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