Trump's new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas
President Donald Trump has unveiled an βAI Action Plan" shaped by Silicon Valley tech leaders who supported his campaign.
City of Charlotte hires law firm to investigate claims of unethical behavior on City Council
WCCB Charlotte obtained a letter of retention sent to the city from the law firm Cranfill Sumner, confirming the group will investigate the matter at a rate of $300 per-hour.
Federal funding cuts impact Charlotte's PBS station WTVI
Recent cuts to federal funding by the Trump Administration are set to hit public broadcasting hard. Lawmakers just approved $1.1 billion to be taken away from PBS and NPR stations across the nation.
NC schools still without $130million of DOE funding, AG Jackson pushing for faster lawsuit resolution
The Dream Center Academy can continue giving students a place to learn during the summer. Not long ago, the Dream Center was living a nightmare when the Trump Administration froze $7billion in public education funding.
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.
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