Politics

WCCB Reporting from Hagan, Tillis Watch Parties

WCCB's Audrina Bigos and Courtney Francisco report from the Thom Tillis and Kay Hagan watch parties as both candidates await election results.

Voters to Decide on $146 Million in Bonds

Voters will decide Tuesday whether to approve nearly $146 million in bonds for projects including transportation, low-income housing and neighborhood improvements.

NC Senate Race Hits Home Stretch

North Carolina's senate race is one of nine that could change the balance of power in Washington.

Race for Meck County Sheriff Down to Final Days

Democrat Irwin Carmichael and Republican Chris Hailey talk about their vision for the Mecklenburg county sheriff's office.

Federal Judge Reconsidering NC Abortion Requirements

Women who want to get an abortion in North Carolina once again face the possibility they may be required to get an ultrasound before the procedure.

Kay Hagan and Thom Tillis Get Big-Name Support Before Election

One week from election day, both Republican Thom Tillis and Democrat Kay Hagan are getting big-name help campaigning for U.S. Senate.

Senators McCain and Graham Campaign for Thom Tillis in Charlotte

Republican U.S. Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham will join Tillis in Charlotte Tuesday for a tour of Hendrick Motorsports.

SC House Speaker Resigns Amid Scandal

House Speaker Bobby Harrell admitted to using campaign funds to pay for personal expenses.

Senator Kay Hagan Sits Down to Talk with Will Kennedy

Democrat Kay Hagan leads Republican Thom Tillis by the slimmest of margins. We sat down with Senator Hagan to talk about the issues.

Thom Tillis Sits Down to Talk Campaign Issues with Will Kennedy

With early voting for the November 4th election beginning this week, Thom Tillis sat down with me today to talk about the issues.

Association of Educators Supports Sales Tax Hike

If voters approve, it will bring in an estimated $28 million for CMS salary increases.

Cannon Sentence Similar to Other Corrupt NC Politicians

Patrick Cannon's sentence fits the mold in North Carolina for punishing elected officials who abuse their power.

New Challenge to Same-Sex Marriage in NC

A federal judge says Republican State House Speaker Thom Tillis and Senate Leader Phil Berger can intervene in two pending cases.

Queen City Reacts to Cannon Sentencing

Cannon's sentencing closes a sad chapter in city politics. Reaction tonight from the community, former colleagues and current city leaders.

A Glimpse Inside Ex-Mayor Patrick Cannon's Sentencing

Court sketches show Patrick Cannon standing between his two attorneys as he faced a federal judge Tuesday.

Cannon to His Kids: 'Dad Sinned'

Patrick Cannon's dramatic fall from grace ends with a federal prison sentence of 44 months. The defense argued Cannon punished himself enough and that his kids needed him. Prosecutors said it was up to the court to send a strong…

Cannon Will Be Sentenced Tuesday On Public Corruption

Monday will be one of the biggest days in Charlotte history for all the wrong reasons. Ex- Mayor Patrick Cannon will learn how long he'll spend behind bars for public corruption.