North Carolina GOP Would Ban K-12 Promotion Of Views About Race
North Carolina Republicans advanced legislation on Wednesday that defines how teachers can discuss certain concepts about race and racism inside the classroom.
Red Bull And Rauch To Build A Multimillion Dollar Beverage Manufacturing Hub In Cabarrus County
Red Bull and filling company Rauch will partner to build a new beverage manufacturing, filling and distribution center in Cabarrus County, creating more than 400 new jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Cunningham Would Legalize Marijuana If Elected SC Governor
Joe Cunningham — the former one-term Democratic congressman now running to unseat South Carolina Republican Gov. Henry McMaster — is pushing for medicinal and recreational legalization of marijuana, changes he says would offer health care options and spin off millions in tax revenue for state coffers.
Robert E. Lee Statue Removed In Charlottesville
A Confederate monument that helped spark a violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, has been hoisted off its stone pedestal.
North Carolina GOP Senate Candidate Pat McCrory Raises $1.2M
Republican North Carolina U.S. Senate candidate Pat McCrory on Thursday announced he raised more than $1.2 million in his first fundraising period since he entered the primary in April.
Biden Says U.S. War In Afghanistan Will End August 31
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31, saying “speed is safety” as the United States seeks to end the nearly 20-year war.
Trump Announces Suits Against Facebook, Twitter And Google
Former President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is filing suits against three of the country’s biggest tech companies: Facebook, Twitter and Google, as well as their CEOs.
Capitol, Symbol Of Democracy, Off-Limits On Independence Day
As it has been for nearly 16 months, longer than any time in the nation’s history, the U.S. Capitol is closed to most public visitors.
President Biden Hosts Baseball Champion Dodgers At White House
President Joe Biden praised sports’ ability to heal and bring a nation together in a time of crisis as he hosted the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House on Friday.
Gov. Cooper Signs Executive Order Allowing College Athletes To Receive Compensation For Their Likeness
Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order on Friday establishing rules for how college athlete can earn compensation for use of their name, image, and likeness.
Tenants Still Protected As NC Eviction Moratorium Nears End
Six North Carolina Republican officials voted on Tuesday to end statewide eviction protections for renters starting Thursday, rejecting Gov. Roy Cooper’s request to extend the state’s eviction moratorium by one month.
States Hesitant To Adopt Digital COVID Vaccine Verification
Customers wanting to wine, dine and unwind to live music at the City Winery’s flagship restaurant in New York must show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination to get in. But that’s not required at most other dining establishments in the city. And it’s not necessary at other City Winery sites around the U.S.
Justice Department Suing Georgia Over State's New Voting Law
The Justice Department is suing Georgia over the state’s new election law, alleging Republican state lawmakers rushed through a sweeping overhaul with an intent to deny Black voters equal access to the ballot.
Trump Rally Song Plays Briefly At Biden North Carolina Event
A song heard at every Donald Trump campaign rally blared at least twice at the close of a North Carolina event featuring President Joe Biden.
New York Court Suspends Rudy Giuliani's Law License
An appeals court suspended Rudy Giuliani from practicing law in New York on Thursday because he made false statements while trying to get courts to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in the presidential race.
‘We have a deal’: Biden Announces Infrastructure Agreement
President Joe Biden declared on Thursday that “we have a deal,” announcing a bipartisan agreement on a $953 billion infrastructure plan that would achieve his top legislative priority and validate his efforts to reach across the political aisle.
South Carolina Governor To Sign COVID Liability Bill
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is heading to a restaurant just across the river from the Statehouse for a ceremonial signing Thursday of a bill preventing people with COVID-19 from suing businesses.
President Biden Targets Law-Breaking Gun Dealers In Anti-Crime Plan
President Joe Biden announced new efforts Wednesday to stem a rising national tide of violent crime, declaring the federal government is “taking on the bad actors doing bad things to our communities.”
Senate Republicans Block Election Reform Bill Intended to Counter New Voting Laws in Several States
In Washington, Senate Republicans have blocked efforts to pass an election reform bill. Democrats fell short of the 60 votes needed to open debate on the "For the People Act."
Charlotte 2040 Comprehensive Plan Approved, Including Controversial Housing Provision
After months of contentious debate, Charlotte city leaders gave final approval to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan on Monday night by a narrow 6-5 vote. Included is the provision allowing duplex and triplex type homes in all Charlotte neighborhoods.
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