Palmetto Pride: South Carolina State Flag Sparks Debate
South Carolina senators may soon take up one of the most divisive issues to hit the state in years: standardizing the state flagβs iconic palmetto tree and crescent design.
South Charlotte Rezoning Fight Comes Amid Controversy Over Eliminating Single-Family-Only Zoning
South Charlotte neighbors are pushing back against a proposed townhome community along Providence Road. It comes as debate grows over a plan that would eliminate single-family-only zoning in Charlotte.
POLITICAL WRAP: NY Governor Cuomo Under Fire Over Sexual Harassment Allegations; Nursing Home Deaths
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment and unwanted advances. Cuomo says he isn't going anywhere, even as New York's two Senators and a majority of the state's democratic congressional delegation call on him to resign.
U.S. Female Firefighters Fight Discrimination With Lawsuits
The highest ranking female firefighter in Asheville, North Carolina, says she was repeatedly discriminated against because of her sex and fought to keep her job while battling breast cancer. The first female chief of a municipal fire department in the state says she briefly pondered suicide after years of sexual harassment.
Warp-Speed Spending And Other Surreal Stats Of COVID Times
The U.S. effort in World War II was off the charts. Battles spread over three continents and four years, 16 million served in uniform and the government shoved levers of the economy full force into defeating Nazi Germany and imperial Japan.
Top Democrats Call On N.Y. Gov. Cuomo To Resign As Sexual Harassment Allegations Mount
As allegations of sexual harassment mount, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo confronted a stunning series of defections Friday that left the high-profile Democrat fighting for his political survival, angry and alone.
Prince William Defends UK Monarchy Against Racism Accusation
Prince William insisted Thursday that his family is not racist as he became the first British royal to speak out about accusations of bigotry made by Prince Harry and Meghan, his brother and sister-in-law.
Governor Cooper Says COVID Vaccinations For Group 4 Can Begin March 17th In North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper announced Thursday that people with high-risk medical conditions in Group 4 will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting March 17th in North Carolina.
President Biden Signs $1.9T Relief Bill Before Speech To Nation
Marking a year of loss and disruption, President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law the $1.9 trillion relief package that he said will help the U.S. defeat the coronavirus and nurse the economy back to health.
Biden Immediately Begins Selling Virus Aid Plan To Public
The White House began highlighting the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill immediately after it gained final congressional approval on Wednesday, wasting no time in selling the public on President Joe Bidenβs first legislative victory.
Invalidations Of Meghan's Claims Of Racism Hurt Black Women
As Prince Harry and Meghanβs TV interview reverberates internationally, itβs left the more than 50 million viewers grappling with the coupleβs claims of racism and lack of support that Meghan says drove her to thoughts of suicide.
What's Inside The $1.9T COVID-19 Bill Passed By Congress
The House approved a sweeping pandemic relief package over Republican opposition on Wednesday, sending it to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. The milestone political victory would provide $1,400 checks for most Americans and direct billions of dollars to schools, state and local governments, and businesses.
Congress OKs $1.9T Virus Relief Bill In Win For Biden, Dems
A Congress riven along party lines approved a landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Wednesday, as President Joe Biden and Democrats claimed a triumph on a bill that marshals the governmentβs spending might against twin pandemic and economic crises that have upended a nation.
Cooper, Legislative Leaders Announce Deal On K-12 Schools
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican legislative leaders announced compromise legislation Wednesday that will mean more K-12 students in North Carolina will return to daily in-person instruction, some almost immediately.
POLITICAL WRAP: COVID Relief Plan Passes Senate; Latest on Vaccine Distribution
The U.S. Senate passing the latest COVID relief bill. Next, it heads back to the House for approval, before it lands on President Biden's desk. And the latest on COVID vaccination, as North and South Carolina enter new phases, while some states reopen without restrictions.
GOP Pushes Bills To Allow Social Media 'Censorship' Lawsuits
Republican state lawmakers are pushing for social media giants to face costly lawsuits for policing content on their websites, taking aim at a federal law that prevents internet companies from being sued for removing posts.
Workers Worry About Safety, Stress As States Ease Mask Rules
Leo Carney worries that bigger crowds and mask-less diners could endanger workers at the Biloxi, Mississippi, seafood restaurant where he manages the kitchen. Maribel Cornejo, who earns $9.85 an hour as a McDonaldβs cook in Houston, canβt afford to get sick and frets co-workers will become more lax about wearing masks, even though the fast food company requires them.
Trump State Department Aide Charged With Assault At Capitol
A former State Department aide in President Donald Trumpβs administration has been charged with participating in the deadly siege at the Capitol and assaulting officers who were trying to guard the building, court papers show.
Biden, Dems Prevail As Senate Oks $1.9T Virus Relief Bill
An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums.
Senate Leaders, Manchin Agree On Virus Bill Jobless Benefits
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin struck a deal late Friday over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the partyβs showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
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