North Carolina lawmakers finalize bill that would scrap 2030 carbon reduction goal
North Carolina legislators have finalized a bill that would eliminate an interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate set in a landmark 2021 law.
SC observes Confederate Memorial Day, but not Juneteenth
Federal offices are closed Thursday June 19th for Juneteenth, but in South Carolina business will continue as usual at the state level. South Carolina does not recognize Juneteenth, but the state does observe Confederate Memorial Day.
Hegseth says the Pentagon has given Trump possible options for Israel-Iran conflict
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon has provided possible options to President Donald Trump as he decides any next steps on Iran.
Iran's leader rejects call to surrender, saying US intervention would cause 'irreparable damage'
Iran's supreme leader on Wednesday rejected U.S. calls for surrender in the face of blistering Israeli strikes and warned that any military involvement by the Americans would cause βirreparable damageβ to them.
Supreme Court upholds TN ban on gender-affirming care for transgender kids
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennesseeβs ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.
AP: South Carolina Attorney General will run for Governor
It looks like SC Attorney General Alan Wilson could soon officially enter the race for governor in South Carolina.
NAACP won't invite President Trump to National Convention in Charlotte
The NAACP will bring its national convention to Charlotte in July. The eight day event is expected to bring thousands of people to the Queen City, but one notable guest will be missing. President Donald Trump isn't invited to the convention.
Purdue Pharma, Sackler family agree to $7.4 billion settlement for opioid crisis role
Purdue Pharma and the family who previously owned the company will have to pay more than $7 billion for it's role in the opioid epidemic. It's the largest settlement in American history.
Toy company challenges Trumpβs tariffs before the Supreme Court
An Illinois toy company challenged President Donald Trumpβs tariffs in front of the Supreme Court on Tuesday in a long shot bid to press the justices to quickly decide whether they are legal.
The Trump family's next venture, a mobile phone company
If Trump watches or sneakers or bibles aren't your thing, the family business just added another product to show your support for the U.S. president: mobile phones.
US retail sales fall with Americans growing cautious after a spring splurge to beat tariffs
Retail sales fell sharply in May as consumers pulled back from a spending surge early this year to get ahead of President Donald Trumpβs sweeping tariffs on nearly all imports.
SC longtime GOP attorney general is set to enter 2026 governor's race
Alan Wilson, the four-term Republican attorney general of South Carolina, is set to enter the stateβs open gubernatorial race in 2026.
Albemarle City Council appoints Darren Rhodes as City Manager
Albemarle City Council has appointed Assistant City Manager Darren Rhodes as the next City Manager.
Northeast Charlotte mobile home community could be displaced by new development
Residents of Forest Park Mobile Homes are organizing against a development that would displace the entire Northeast Charlotte neighborhood of at least 60 families.
UPDATE: DOJ charges man suspected of shooting of 2 MN lawmakers with federal murder, stalking offenses
Justice Department charges man suspected of shooting of 2 Minnesota lawmakers with federal murder, stalking offenses.
NC redistricting trial begins, with racial gerrymandering allegations the focus
North Carolina congressional and legislative districts drawn by Republicans in 2023 that helped them retain majorities in Raleigh and Washington are in court.
Trump attends G7 summit amid his trade war with US allies
G7 summit opened in Canada on Monday with a focus on trade, wars. There is a shared mission to minimize any fireworks between Donald Trump and other world leaders.
Justice Department's early moves on voting and elections signal a shift from its traditional role
The Trump administration's Justice Department has begun targeting Democratic and presidential swing states with demands for election data or changes to voter registration procedures.
Authorities still searching for suspect in shooting of 2 Minnesota state lawmakers
A massive search is stretching into its second day for a man who authorities say posed as a police officer and fatally shot a Democratic state lawmaker in her suburban Minneapolis home.
Thousands gather for Charlotte 'No Kings' rally, small group pepper sprayed hours later
At least 5,500 people gathered in First Ward Park for the 'No Kings' rally and protest Saturday afternoon. The crowd packed into the park carrying signs towering over the crowd with clear messages. Hours after the sanctioned protest in Uptown, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police arrested two people and used pepper spray to control the crowd.
