Politics

Court Rejects GOP Redistricting Plans In NC, Pennsylvania

In a victory for Democrats, the Supreme Court has turned away efforts from Republicans in North Carolina and Pennsylvania to block state court-ordered congressional districting plans.

NC Candidate Filing Ends; 26 Running For US Senate Seat

North Carolina candidate filing appears over for this year’s party primaries.

Former Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon Files To Run For Charlotte City Council

Former Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon, who was convicted for accepting bribes while in office, has filed to run for city council Friday.

South Carolina Lawmakers Stall Abortion Bills Through Walkout

Two South Carolina lawmakers have managed to delay two abortion-related bills by simply leaving the room.

Biden Seeks $10B For Aid To Ukraine, $22.5B For Coronavirus

The Biden administration is seeking another $10 billion to help protect Ukraine against the Russian invasion and an additional $22.5 billion to cover coronavirus pandemic-related expenses, two major additions to budget talks already underway.

State Of The Union: Biden Vows To Halt Russia, Hit Inflation

Addressing a concerned nation and anxious world, President Joe Biden has vowed in his first State of the Union address to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, tame soaring U.S. inflation and deal with the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.

Biden Steps To State Of The Union Lectern At Fraught Moment

President Joe Biden will deliver his first State of the Union address at a precipitous moment for the nation.

With Russian Sanctions, NC Agencies Told To End Contracts

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has ordered state offices under his control to terminate government contracts that benefit Russian businesses in response to its war against Ukraine.

Rep. Ted Budd Officially Enters NC Senate Race As Candidate

North Carolina Rep. Ted Budd has filed candidacy paperwork to officially join this year’s U.S. Senate race.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles To File For Re-Election

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is expected to file for re-election Monday afternoon.

Former Charlotte City Council Member Claire Fallon Passes Away, Family Says

We've learned former Charlotte City Council member Claire Fallon has died. Her family posting on Facebook that Fallon passed away Sunday morning. She served six years on council from 2011 to 2017.

EU Shuts Airspace To Russian Airlines, Will Buy Ukraine Arms

The European Union’s chief executive says the 27-nation bloc will close its airspace to Russian airlines, fund supplies of weapons to Ukraine and ban some pro-Kremlin media outlets in response to Russia’s invasion.

Putin Puts Nuclear Forces On High Alert, Escalating Tensions

President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian nuclear forces on high alert amid tensions with the West over his invasion of Ukraine.

ONLY ON WCCB: A Charlotte Man Flees Ukraine's Embattled Capital With His Family

There's a photo of Matt Thacker's wife gazing at one of the airports attacked by the Russian Army in Kyiv. She's sitting in the apartment they bought two years ago. Construction just finished, but they weren't able to move in.

President Biden Nominates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson To Supreme Court

President Biden announced his intent to nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday. If confirmed, officials say she will be the first Black woman to serve.

Dozens Gathering In Uptown Protesting The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine

The sadness was palpable among the dozens of people who came to Romare Bearden Park Thursday, protesting the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Olena Sambur moved to Charlotte six years ago from Ukraine.

Candidates Change Districts Following Approval Of North Carolina Congressional Maps

The newly redrawn congressional district maps in North Carolina are already causing a political stir as candidates decide how they want to navigate the new lines.

Biden Hits Russia With Sanctions, Shifts Troops To Germany

President Joe Biden has hit back against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, unleashing robust new sanctions, ordering the deployment of thousands of additional troops to NATO ally Germany, and declaring that America will stand up to Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

Biden Hits Russia With New Sanctions, Says Putin 'Chose' War

President Joe Biden has announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, charging that Russia’s Vladimir Putin “chose this war” and his country will bear the consequences