Politics

Gov. McCrory Signs Autism Insurance Bill Into Law

North Carolina now requires some insurance plans to cover certain treatments for autism.

Trump, Carson Threaten To Boycott Next Debate

Republican front-runners Donald Trump and Ben Carson are threatening to pull out of the next Republican primary debate if the hosts don't agree to their demands.

Mayoral Hopeful Edwin Peacock Reveals Plan to Fight Violent Crime

Peacock says on his first day in office, he would create a crime reduction commission.

Roberts, Clodfelter Debate before Mayoral Runoff Election

In less than a week voters will take to the polls again in the race for Charlotte mayor. This time to decide who will run against Republican Edwin Peacock.

Former Rival Supports Clodfelter in Mayoral Runoff

City Councilman David Howard says he'll support Clodfelter in his October 6th Mayoral runoff against former County Commission Chair Jennifer Roberts.

Charlotte Mayor Questions Toll Lanes

The push is on to add managed lanes on Independence Boulevard and I-485. But Charlotte Mayor Dan Clodfelter wants to explore all options.

The Edge: Trump Talk

Trump is under fire after answering a man's question.

Roberts, Clodfelter to Face Off in Runoff Election

Voters will head back to the polls in Charlotte next month to choose a Democratic candidate for mayor. The runoff election is set for October 6.

Primary Voter Turnout

As voters trickle into polling precincts, the recent spike in crime and debate over education are inspiring some to vote.

Huckabee Talks Gun Control at Winthrop Presidential Forum

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee spoke at Winthrop University Thursday as part of its Presidential Forum series.

State, Local Leaders Discuss Foreign Policy, Local Jobs

Local and state leaders met in Uptown Charlotte Monday to discuss foreign policy challenges facing our nation.

Primary Election for Mayoral Race in Two Weeks

We are just about two weeks away from the primary election to seat the next mayor of Charlotte. There are two Republican and six Democratic candidates.

State Senator Shadows Local Teacher Assistant

A state Senator is trying to prove how important local teacher assistants are by being one.

Donald Trump Visits the Palmetto State

Republican frontrunner Donald Trump brought his no holds-barred campaign to upstate South Carolina Thursday. He explained why he thinks he's leading in the GOP race.

General Assembly Makes Tentative Agreement on Overdue Budget

House and Senate leaders have worked out a tentative agreement on state employee and teacher salaries.

Mayoral Candidates Hold Debate

The first debate featured Republicans Scott Stone and Edwin Peacock. Democratic candidates Michael Barnes, Dan Clodfelter, David Howard and Jennifer Roberts took the stage next.

Presidential Hopeful Scott Walker Meets With Local Voters

The Wisconsin governor stopped at Carotek, Inc. in Matthews, taking a tour of the company's facilities and talking about what it will take to bring more manufacturing jobs back to the US.