Mary C. Curtis: Takeaways From Democratic Debate
Biggest takeaways from the democratic debate with political contributor Mary C. Curtis.
NC Budget Impasse Means Further Delay on Teacher Pay Raises
North Carolina teachers remain caught in the middle of the budget battle in Raleigh. The impasse is keeping them from getting proposed pay raises.
POLITICAL WRAP: Qassem Soleimani Imminent Threat; Protests in Iran Over Downed Plane
Dueling narratives over the strike that killed Qassem Soleimani. Also, thousands of demonstrators continue to protest the Iranian government, after officials admitted the country mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet.
Not On Form, But Brawl Over Citizenship Question Continues
The U.S. Supreme Court decided a citizenship question won’t be on this spring’s census form, but that doesn’t mean the fight over it has ended in courtrooms across the country.
Report: U.S., China Reach Agreement To Resume Economic Talks
The United States and China have agreed to resume semiannual talks on economic and trade issues, according to a published report. These discussions had been conducted in previous administrations but had been halted by the Trump administration.
2020 In The South Carolina Legislature A Lot Like 2019
South Carolina lawmakers return to the State House on Tuesday facing most of the same big issues that were hovering around in 2019.
North Carolina GOP Legislators Make Late Pitch To Keep Photo ID
North Carolina Republican lawmakers made a last-minute plea on Friday to a federal judge as they seek to save a photo identification requirement to vote that had been set to begin with the March primary.
President Trump Addresses Nation Following Iran Missile Strike
President Donald Trump says Iran appears to be “standing down” and said no Americans were harmed in Iran’s Tuesday ballistic missile strike on two Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops.
The Politics of War: What's Next in The U.S.-Iran Conflict
Political contributor Mary C. Curtis discusses the tensions in the Middle East.
Charlotte Iranian Family Reacts To Soleimani's Death
Iran is asking the U-N Security Council to condemn the U-S air strike in Iraq that killed one of its top military commanders
State Superintendent Addresses Teacher Pay, New School Security App
The State Superintendent of Education gave WCCB Charlotte an update on new school security measures and his thoughts on the budget battle leaving some teachers without a pay raise.
POLITICAL WRAP: What's Next for the U.S. and Iran?
President Trump is informing members of Congress about potential action against Iran, via tweet. Trump has already said the U.S. has targeted 52 Iranian sites for attack should the country strike "Any Americans, or American Assets" in retaliation for the strike that killed Qasem Soleimani.
A National Terrorism Advisory Has Been Issued By The U.S. Homeland Security
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism advisory Saturday evening in light of the recent tensions with Iran.
NC Will Appeal Ruling That Blocked Voter Photo ID Law
North Carolina will appeal a federal judge’s ruling that blocks the state’s photo identification voting law but not before the March 3 primary, the state Department of Justice said Thursday.
Iran Vows 'Harsh' Response To U.S. Killing Of Top General
Iran vowed “harsh retaliation” for a U.S. airstrike near Baghdad’s airport that killed a top Iranian general who had been the architect of its interventions across the Middle East, as tensions soared in the wake of the targeted killing.
North Carolina Poised To Gain Another Seat In Congress
North Carolina is among seven states that are poised to gain at least one new congressional seat.
Three Years In, No Sign Of Trump's Replacement For Obamacare
As a candidate for the White House, Donald Trump repeatedly promised that he would “immediately” replace President Barack Obama’s health care law with a plan of his own that would provide “insurance for everybody.”
POLITICAL WRAP: Voter ID; Pelosi Delay; Charlotte Homicides
It appears North Carolina voters will not have to show ID in March's presidential primary. U.S. Senators return to Washington at the end of the week. Closer to home, this year's homicide rate in Charlotte is on track to be the worst since 1993.
Suit On Ex-Offender Voting Filed In Close-Divided North Carolina
A North Carolina law that prohibits convicted felons from voting until their full sentence is completed — not just their prison time — is being challenged in court with arguments that were successfully used in recent election-related litigation.
Trumps Wish Americans ‘Merry Christmas’ As They Mark Holiday
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are wishing Americans a Merry Christmas as they celebrate the holiday with their family in Florida.
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