The Senate is working to put Trump's big bill back on track but hurdles remain
Senate Republicans appear to have President Donald Trumpβs big bill back on track after a flurry of last-minute revisions.
Trump says heβs ending trade talks with Canada over its 'egregious Tax' on technology firms
President Donald Trump says heβs suspending trade talks with Canada over its plans to continue with its tax on technology firms.
Governor Josh Stein joins state officials to reopen Chimney Rock State Park
Chimney Rock State Park is reopening exactly nine months after Hurricane Helene swept through the region. At the reopening, Governor Stein will announce a new tourism initiative in partnership with Visit NC.
Waxhaw Town Mayor issues statement after expletive-filled tirade at budget meeting
It happened Tuesday night as commissioners discussed the budget. After two commissioners began arguing with each other, Mayor Robert Murray expressed his frustration with their behavior, yelling in part, "I'm f****** done with y'all!"
North Carolina legislature leaves after passing Helene aid package, but still no budget
The North Carolina legislature has wrapped up the chief portion of its annual session by passing another Hurricane Helene relief measure.
Local police working with ICE for operation at a business in Kings Mountain
The Kings Mountain Police Department says it is helping Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents with a Homeland Security Investigation at a fire equipment company.
Trump says Israel-Iran ceasefire is in effect after deal initially faltered
U.S. President Donald Trump says a ceasefire between Iran and Israel is in effect after the deal initially faltered and the American leader expressed deep frustration with both sides.
Street Vendors in NoDa now need a permit to sell goods
NoDa neighborhood street vendors will now have to register to sell items on the street. The new pilot program will designate spots where vendors can set up along Davidson and surrounding streets for an annual fee of less than $100.00.
AP: Iranian military launches missile strike on US base in Qatar
Explosions boomed Monday night in Qatar, home to a major U.S. air base, shortly after its airspace was closed due to Iranian threats of retaliation after American forces pounded its nuclear sites.
Trump wants oil producers to pump more crude amid jitters that Iran may close critical shipping lane
The White House is also sharpening its warning to Iran against closing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil and gas shipping lane, in retaliation for the U.S. carrying out strikes on Iranβs nuclear program.
How the US bombarded Iranian nuclear sites without detection
It was an unprecedented attack years in the making, with some last-minute misdirection meant to give the operation a powerful element of surprise.
What to know about the conflict between Israel and Iran, and the US intervention
The United States has inserted itself into Israelβs war against Iran, bombing three of the Islamic Republicβs nuclear sites overnight.
US has struck three Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, joining Israeli air campaign
PresidentΒ TrumpΒ said Saturday that the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joiningΒ Israelβs effort to decapitate the country's nuclear program.
ICE concerns have fans afraid to attend Real Madrid match
One of the most famous sports teams in the world will be in Charlotte this weekend but a good portion of the Hispanic community is too afraid to go to the match out of fear of being arrested by ICE at the game.
Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs
Canada has retaliated against some U.S. trade policies and that could impact the steel industry.
North Carolina Gov. Stein vetoes his first bills. They are on concealed carry and immigration
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein vetoed his first bills on Friday, blocking for now Republican legislation that would let adults carry concealed handguns without a permit and make state agencies and local sheriffs more active in Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
North Carolina Green Party retains official status despite failing vote thresholds
The Green Party will remain an official party in North Carolina, able to field candidates statewide through the 2028 elections.
Community celebrates Juneteenth with several events around Charlotte
From Uptown to University City, Juneteenth celebrations covered Charlotte on Thursday.
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.
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