Politics

City Leaders Consider Action On Confederate Monuments

Charlotte leaders are exploring their options for all the Confederate monuments across the city.

SC Lawmakers Vote To Allow Debate On Confederate Flag's Removal

Two sides with warring opinions: the Confederate battle flag dividing them on capitol grounds.

State Says I-77 Tolls Will Happen

Bad business and a raw deal for taxpayers. That's what critics call the plan to add toll lanes to I-77.

Commissioners Consider Resolution To Stop I-77 Toll Lanes

Commissioners are talking about a resolution asking the state to cancel the contract to add toll lanes on I-77.

County Commissioners Approve $1.6 Billion Budget

As expected, the budget keeps the property tax rate the same, while giving Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools $14 million more than last year.

Jeb Bush Announces Presidential Campaign

The latest Republican to join the race for the White House in 2016 says he's ready to face off against one of the largest GOP fields in primary history.

Mike Huckabee Takes Campaign Tour To SC

Another Presidential candidate is trying to get on the minds of South Carolina voters.

McCrory Vows To Continue Fighting Religious Exemption Law

The fight continues over a measure that would allow magistrates in North Carolina to opt out of performing same-sex marriages because of religious objections.

County Commissioners Agree To Approve $1.6 Billion Budget

Mecklenburg County Commissioners have decided to approve the County Manager's recommended budget for the next fiscal year.

NC Magistrates Can Now Opt Out Of Performing Marriages

Magistrates in North Carolina can now opt out of performing same-sex marriages because of religious objections.

45 Residents Speak At Mecklenburg Budget Public Hearing

People packed a public hearing Wednesday night to tell commissioners what they think about Mecklenburg County's $1.6 billion budget.

Davidson Commissioners Support Efforts To Stop I-77 Toll Lane Project

A new resolution to stop the I-77 toll lane project, but some say it doesn't go far enough.

City Council Passes Civil Liberties Ordinance

Racial profiling and police interactions: front and center in Charlotte. City council voted unanimously to pass a civil liberties ordinance Monday night.

City Council Passes Budget, Despite Disagreements

Council members were divided 7 - 4 on the $2.13 billion funding package.

Councilman David Howard Announces Mayoral Campaign

Third-term City Councilman David Howard opened his campaign headquarters Thursday on West Morehead Street in west Charlotte.

Scott Stone Announces Mayoral Campaign

Another Republican is officially running for Mayor. Scott Stone announced his candidacy Wednesday.

NC Legislature Overrides Veto On 'Ag-Gag' Bill

North Carolina's Ag-gag bill is now law. The State House and Senate voted to override Governor McCrory's veto Wednesday.

Legal Battle over Commission Meeting Prayer Moves Forward

It's round two in the legal battle over prayer at Rowan County Commission meetings.

Rand Paul Meets With Local Supporters

The road to the White House in 2016 continues its path through South Carolina. Senator Rand Paul attended a barbecue in Rock Hill with the York County Republican Party Friday.