Politics

No Take Hike In County Manager's Budget Plan

For the third year in a row, property taxes will not increase under the budget recommended by the Mecklenburg County Manager.

Clinton Targets GOP On Equal Pay

The Democratic Presidential candidate took jabs at Republicans during a campaign stop in Columbia, South Carolina Wednesday afternoon.

NC Senate Passes 72-Hour Abortion Bill

Women who want to get an abortion in North Carolina are closer to having to wait 72 hours.

County Manager: CMS May Have to Look to State for Proposed Budget

Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio presents her budget to the Board of Commissioners Thursday, including a recommendation on what CMS should get.

City Council Approves Property Tax Hike

The City of Charlotte is closing in on a solution for a $22 million budget deficit, and it comes with a property tax increase.

Prayer Problems in Lincoln County Surface at Meeting

The County Commissioners adopted a policy Monday that allows all religions to pray at commission meetings.

SC Senator Lindsey Graham to Announce Presidential Bid

Senator Graham says the world is falling apart, and he can keep Americans safer.

City Council Questions City Manager's Budget Plan

Discussions over Charlotte's next budget are not progressing like city leaders hoped. Council members discussed all of their options for making up the $22 million shortfall Monday.

Transportation Secretary: I-77 Toll Lanes Will Not Be Delayed

Several local towns have passed resolutions asking the DOT to put the brakes on the project.

Commissioner Takes Back Some Words After Vowing to Keep Public Prayer Christian

The Lincoln County Commissioner who said no prayer but Christian prayer should be allowed in public meetings is taking back some of his words.

Council Questions City Manager's Budget Plan

A tax increase, or a cut in jobs and services. Charlotte's City Manager says that's what the budget boils down to.

Backlash After Commissioner Vows to Keep Public Prayers Christian

Commissioner says no other religions are welcome to pray at meetings.

Council Member Speaks Out After Low Budget Meeting Turnout

A City Council member is blasting Charlotte residents for not showing up to a public hearing on the city's budget.

Huntersville Commissioners Want More Information on I-77 Toll Lane

The town board approved a resolution Monday night, asking the state for more information on an added clause in the contract.

City Council Explores Options to Cover $22 Million Deficit

During a special workshop Wednesday, members asked City Manager Ron Carlee about options like selling city-owned land, and cutting funding to non-profits.

Commissioners Overturn Controversial Health Benefits Plan

Gaston County Commissioners are changing course on a plan to give themselves extended health benefits.

50 Union Co. Firefighters Hoping To Keep Their Jobs

Nearly 50 firefighters in Union County are holding out hope they can keep their jobs. Union County Commissioners are standing behind Weddington residents who are fighting to keep their only fire department open.

Special Report: Local Man Risks His Freedom In Fight For Medical Marijuana

A local man is risking being arrested to share his personal story about why North Carolina needs medical marijuana.

City Manager's Budget Plan Includes Service Cuts, Tax Hike

Making up for Charlotte's $22 million budget shortfall could save some homeowners money. The city manager presented his complicated budget Monday night.