Local Educators And Parents Rally For HEROES Act
Educators, parents, and community leaders are protesting for federal relief amidst the COVID-19 pandemic on August 8th at 1:45 p.m. outside Senator Thom Tillis's office, according to a news release.
Biden Risks Alienating Young Black Voters After Race Remarks
Joe Bidenβs controversial remarks about race this week risk alienating young Black voters who despise President Donald Trump but are not inspired by his Democratic rival.
Last-Ditch Virus Aid Talks Collapse; No Help For Jobless Now
A last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money collapsed in disappointment Friday, making it increasingly likely that Washington gridlock will mean more hardship for millions of people who are losing enhanced jobless benefits and further damage for an economy pummeled by the still-raging coronavirus.
Senator Thom Tillis Announces $19 Million To NCDOT For Hurricane Florence Recovery
Senator Thom Tillis says the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is giving the NCDOT more than $19 million to help North Carolina recover from Hurricane Florence.
NCGOP Files Ethics Complaints Against City Council Members
The NCGOP alleges James Mitchell took a taxpayer-funded trip to Detroit in 2018 and attended a Panthers game, and Dimple Ajmera is accused of leveraging her position to receive campaign contributions.
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis Introduces A Bill To Help Veterans Exposed To Toxic Substances
Senator Thom Tillis introduced a bill that would improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, according to a news release.
President Trump Signs Executive Order, Could Ban TikTok in 45 Days
The order will ban the social media app from operating in the U.S. in 45 days if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company, ByteDance.
Republicans Push Kanye 2020, But Will It Really Hurt Biden?
Kanye Westβs unlikely White House bid is getting help qualifying for presidential ballots in key states from Republicans around the country, fueling suspicions heβs being pushed to run by allies of President Donald Trump hoping to siphon support away from Joe Biden.
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis Introduces A Bankruptcy Relief Bill For Landlords And Tenants
Republican Senator Thom Tillis introduced a bill that would change bankruptcy law to be more flexible providing relief to landlords and tenants amidst the pandemic, according to a news release.
Gov. Cooper: Trump's Coronavirus Strategy 'Nonexistent'
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Thursday during an interview with The Associated Press that President Donald Trumpβs administration still lacks a sufficient strategy to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
New York Attorney General Seeks To Dissolve The NRA
New Yorkβs attorney general sued the National Rifle Association on Thursday, seeking to put the powerful gun advocacy organization out of business over allegations that high-ranking executives diverted millions of dollars for lavish personal trips, no-show contracts for associates and other questionable expenditures.
Carolina Panthers Launch Voter Engagement Initiative As Bank Of America Stadium Serves As Early Voting Site
The Carolina Panthers and the Carolina Panthers Player Impact Committee are launching "Your Vote Counts," a nonpartisan initiative that aims to educate, register and mobilize voters in the Carolinas.
Trump Considering Giving Convention Speech From White House
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that heβs considering delivering his Republican convention acceptance speech from the White House after his initial plans to hold the event in two battleground states were foiled by coronavirus concerns and health restrictions.
Mecklenburg Co. Leaders to Consider "Compliance Ambassadors" to Enforce Mask Mandate
Wednesday night Mecklenburg County Commissioners will consider a new approach to enforcing the state's mask mandate. "Compliance Ambassadors" could be recruited to visit businesses and observe how the rules are being enforced.
POLITICAL WRAP: Plans Changing Again for RNC in Charlotte; Stimulus Debate
This month's Republican National Convention in Charlotte will be closed to the press. A convention spokesperson cites social distancing requirements and resulting capacity restrictions.
Trump Says He Will Act To Ban TikTok In U.S. As Soon As Saturday
President Donald Trump said he will take action as soon as Saturday to ban TikTok, a popular Chinese-owned video app that has been a source of national security and censorship concerns.
Tracking The Coronavirus In The Carolinas
New information is being released daily about the coronavirus and the impacts it's causing in the Carolinas.Β WCCB's Digital Team will continue to update this story as new numbers are reported.
Former GOP Presidential Candidate Herman Cain Dies At 74
Herman Cain, former Republican presidential candidate and former CEO of a major pizza chain who went on to become an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump, has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 74.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Additional Restrictions On Restaurants And Other Businesses Amidst Pandemic
Gov. Henry McMaster today announced that all previously recommended guidelines for restaurants and other establishments that attract groups of people are now mandatory. The governorβs Executive Order establishing these new measures will go into effect Monday, August 3.
Charlotte City Council to Consider Resolution on Racial Reconciliation
Charlotte City Council will consider a resolution on racial reconciliation next month. Advocates want the city to apologize for past policies and invest in efforts to improve upward mobility for African-Americans.
