CMS makes temporary budget adjustments to cover federal funding uncertainty
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School district is making temporary budget changes as it waits for notification on $12.5 million in federal funding for the 2025-2026 school year.
House ending session early as Republicans clash over Epstein vote
The House is leaving Washington early as Republicans clash over the Jeffrey Epstein files. House Speaker Mike Johnson is rebuffing pressure to act on the investigation into Epstein as some Republicans push for a vote on the matter.
Hunter Biden accuses George Clooney of undermining his father in 2024 presidential election
Former President Joe Biden's son Hunter isn't hiding his feelings about George Clooney's role in the 2024 presidential election.
Trump administration releases FBI records on MLK Jr. despite his familyβs opposition
The Trump administration has released records of the FBIβs surveillance ofΒ Martin Luther King Jr.,Β despite opposition from the slain Nobel laureateβs family and the civil rights group that he led until his 1968 assassination.
Trump urges NFL & MLB teams to restore their old names, threatens stadium deal
President Donald Trump is urging two professional sports teams in Washington and Cleveland to restore their old names. Trump has also threatened to hold up a stadium deal for the NFL team if it doesn't change it's name.
Congress approves Trump's $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid
The House has approved President Donald Trumpβs request to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid.
Caldwell Co. Commissioner apologizes after physical altercation with fellow commissioner
Commissioners Jeff Branch and Donnie Potter come to blows in front of a packed room on Monday. Several people ran to the front of the room to break up the brawl.
WCCB Charlotte obtains CMS plan for ICE agents in schools
Through a Freedom of Information Act request, WCCB now has the presentation delivered to CMS school administrators discussing how the school plans to handle immigration enforcement moving forward.
North Carolina governor doesn't appeal ruling on who gets say over highway patrol commander
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has decided not to appeal a trial court's decision to dismiss one of his legal challenges against state Republican legislative leaders.
NC seeks to tighten voter ID records for roughly 200,000 people
North Carolina election officials are taking steps to tighten up voter registration records in a pivotal swing state.
Trump is checked for swelling in legs and diagnosed with vein condition
The White House says President Donald Trump had a recent medical checkup after he noticed βmild swellingβ in his legs.
UCSO discusses plan to take over patrol of Town of Wingate
Union County Sheriff's Office Lt. James Maye says they are still working through logistics, but expect the official transition to happen sometime in late September or early October. However, deputies have been patrolling the town for some time now.
Wingate Town Council votes to eliminate police department
To little surprise, the Wingate Town Council voted 4-1 to eliminate their police department, despite a last minute plea from officers to residents to save their job.
CMPD Sergeant running for Sheriff is endorsed by former police chief
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's race is heating up. Presumed incumbent Sheriff Garry McFadden now has another challenger in the Sheriffβs race. Current Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Sergeant Ricky Robbins has announced his campaign for Mecklenburg County Sheriff as a Democrat.
SC Lt. Governor launches 2026 gubernatorial bid, touts Trump ties
South Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette has announced her 2026 bid for governor.
The tariff-driven inflation that economists feared begins to emerge
Inflation rose last month to its highest level in four months as the cost of gas, food, and groceries rose, reversing several months of cooling price pressures.
North Carolina joins 23 other states to sue the Trump Administration over $7 billion in public education money
The states accuse The White House of unlawfully locking up funds that congress set aside to help low-income students, among others.
Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
NC and 23 other states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school and summer program funding
More than 20 Democratic-led states, including NC, have sued President Donald Trumpβs administration over billions of dollars in frozen funding for after-school and summer programs and other programs.
Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and boosts US weapons for Ukraine
President Donald Trump has announced new measures targeting Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine, threatening steep tariffs if a peace deal isn't reached within 50 days.
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