Politics

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.

Jeb Bush Talks National Security At Rock Hill Forum

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush pitched his campaign to voters at Winthrop University in Rock Hill Tuesday.

GOP Presidential Candidates Square Off In First Primary Debate

The top 10 Republican hopefuls went back and forth over issues ranging from immigration, to Planned Parenthood and the economy.

Push To Change NC Indecent Exposure Law

A Charlotte neighborhood's struggle with a naked resident has a local lawmaker trying to change the state's indecent exposure law.

Prayer Problems Continue in Rowan County

County Commissioners have formally filed a request for an appeal after a federal court ruled the way they prayed before meetings were discriminatory.

Lincoln County Commission To Hear First Muslim Prayer

A prayer debate in Lincoln County. In May, the commission chair said he only wanted Christian prayer at public meetings.

Flag Controversy Trickling Up to North Carolina License Plates

A political battle is in the works after thousands petitioned lawmakers to stop issuing the Sons of Confederate Veterans plates that use the battle flag as a symbol.

Weddington Council Discusses Volunteer Fire Department Future

The Weddington Town Council wrapped up a meeting Monday night on a plan to terminate a service agreement with the Providence Volunteer Fire Department.

Boy Scouts Vote To End Ban On Gay Leaders

The Boy Scouts of America has unanimously approved a resolution to end the organization's ban on gay adults working as leaders.

Pentagon To Consider Lifting Transgender Military Ban

The Pentagon is considering lifting the ban on transgender people openly serving in the U.S. Military. The decision could come in the next six months.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Announces Presidential Bid

During a rally Monday, Walker was quick to state his main priorities.

NAACP To Lift 15-Year Boycott Of South Carolina

The South Carolina Chapter of the NAACP say it will lift a 15-year economic boycott of the state.

Confederate Flag To Be Moved To Confederate Relic Room

Thursday, Governor Nikki Haley signed the bill into law that would remove the flag and place it in the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum.

Inside The Confederate Relic Room And Military Museum

The controversial Stars and Bars will be moved to the Confederate Relic Room in Columbia Friday. Thursday, we got an inside look at the Military Museum.

Representatives Debate Dozens Of Amendments On Confederate Flag Bill

Momentum is slowing tonight on a plan to remove the Confederate Battle Flag from the South Carolina State House grounds.

Lengthy Debate Ahead for Confederate Flag Bill

Opponents of a plan to take down the Confederate Battle Flag from the South Carolina State House grounds will have their best chance to derail the bill on Wednesday.

County Commissioners Debate Local Confederate Memorial

The debate over the Confederate flag is spilling over to monuments and memorials associated with the Civil War found across Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.

SC Lawmakers Move Closer to Removing Confederate Flag

Lawmakers moved another step closer to removing the Confederate Battle Flag from the South Carolina State House grounds. A bill in the Senate could go on to the House of Representatives as early as Tuesday.