Extended agreement between Medic & CFD to end in July
The contract between Medic and Charlotte Fire is set to end after the two agreed to a six month extension back in January. The two remain in discussions.
How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator's vote against Trump's tax bill
An empty hospital in Williamston, North Carolina, offers an evocative illustration of why Republican Sen. Thom Tillis would buck his party leaders to vote down President Donald Trump's signature domestic policy package.
Trump administration freezes $6B in funding for after-school, summer programs and more
Day camp providers and schools are warning that a Trump administration funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income American families and wipe out some after-school programming next year.
Mecklenburg County voters could decide whether to fund transportation
After decades of discussion, Mecklenburg County Commissioners will have the power to let voters decide if they want to pay a 1% sales tax to create a transportation fund. NC Governor Josh Stein signed PAVE Act into law which clears the way for a transportation referendum on the November 2025 ballot.
Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks 50-50 tie
The Senate has passed President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts, with Vice President JD Vance breaking a 50-50 tie to push it over the top.
Senate strikes AI provision from GOP bill after uproar from the states
A proposal to deter states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade was soundly defeated in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, thwarting attempts to insert the measure into President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.
Musk proposes a new political party, Trump suggests DOGE ‘might have to go back and eat Elon’
Elon Musk’s feud with President Donald Trump — and seemingly any congressional Republicans who support the president’s massive tax cuts and spending package — has reignited.
Federal and state officials crack down on healthcare fraud in the Carolinas
Nine people are now facing charges, accused of stealing millions from Medicaid in North and South Carolina. The alleged schemes involved submitting fraudulent claims for services that were never given, using stolen patient information.
Study ranks Charlotte DMV locations the worst in the nation
The Queen City is claiming the top spot on a list it does not want to be on. Charlotte is home to the worst DMV location in the country. Charlotte not only claims the very top spot, but two other spots in the top five worst locations nationwide.
Reports: Lara Trump could run for Thom Tillis' seat
President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, could run for NC Senator Thom Tillis' seat.
NC Sen. Thom Tillis announces he will not seek re-election
Just one day after voting against President Donald Trump's budget bill, NC Senator Thom Tillis says he is not running for re-election next year. Tillis said he could not support the bill because of potential cuts to Medicaid.
Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding
Harvard University failed to protect Jewish students from harassment, the Trump administration concluded after an investigation, threatening to cut all federal funding from the Ivy League school if it fails to take action.
Senate Republicans are in a sprint on Trump's big bill after a weekend of setbacks
The Senate will try to sprint ahead on President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts after a weekend of setbacks.
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina won't seek reelection after opposing Trump's bill
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina says he won't seek reelection.
Senate Republicans advance Trump's tax and spending cuts bill after dramatic late-night vote
Senate Republicans voted in a dramatic Saturday session, clearing a key procedural step as they race to pass President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks, spending cuts and bolstered deportation funds by his July Fourth deadline.
What's in the latest version of Trump's big bill now before the Senate
At some 940-pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.
The Senate is working to put Trump's big bill back on track but hurdles remain
Senate Republicans appear to have President Donald Trump’s big bill back on track after a flurry of last-minute revisions.
Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over its 'egregious Tax' on technology firms
President Donald Trump says he’s suspending trade talks with Canada over its plans to continue with its tax on technology firms.
Governor Josh Stein joins state officials to reopen Chimney Rock State Park
Chimney Rock State Park is reopening exactly nine months after Hurricane Helene swept through the region. At the reopening, Governor Stein will announce a new tourism initiative in partnership with Visit NC.
Waxhaw Town Mayor issues statement after expletive-filled tirade at budget meeting
It happened Tuesday night as commissioners discussed the budget. After two commissioners began arguing with each other, Mayor Robert Murray expressed his frustration with their behavior, yelling in part, "I'm f****** done with y'all!"
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