Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is running for re-election
If she's re-elected, Lyles would serve for a fifth term. She was first elected mayor back in 2017 and says she remains focused on ensuring a thriving community across the Queen City.
Governor Stein Announces $7.3 Million Will Help Small Business Recovery in Western North Carolina
A total of $7.3 million will support projects in the City of Morganton, the towns of Gamewell and Clyde, and in Chimney Rock Village.
Mayor Vi Lyles announces bid for re-election
Charlotte Mayor, Vi Lyles announces today that she will officially file for re-election on Wednesday, July 16 at Noon.
Color mural will stay in Downtown Conover
A mural in Downtown Conover will stay put on the side of a wellness business on First Avenue South after a story that aired on WCCB.
North Carolina governor vetoes another set of bills, including one on guns in private schools
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein has cleared his desk of the last of the legislation passed to him from the North Carolina General Assembly this legislative session.
Monroe City Council gives mayor a vote of 'no confidence'
On Tuesday afternoon, members of city council held a vote of no confidence in Mayor Burns citing Burns' continued use of the City's logo to express opinions not related to Monroe, a failure to hold orderly meetings, andΒ not communicating developments to City Council about House Bill 3.
2025 municipal election filing opens for candidates
Candidates for positions like Charlotte City Council and Mayor can now submit their paperwork and fees. The filing period runs through next Friday, the 18th, at noon.
Millions of people could lose access to food and healthcare under federal budget
The so called "Big Beautiful Bill" is now the law of the land. The federal budget will cut funding for social services like SNAP benefits and Medicaid while also cutting taxes for some Americans. Millions of people across the Carolinas could soon lose healthcare and food assistance.
Musk says he's forming a new political party after split with Trump over tax cuts law
Elon Musk said heβs carrying out his threat to form a new political party after his fissure with President Donald Trump.
Local group gathers on July 4th to protest President Trump's spending bill
The protest was organized by the non-partisan group called Indivisible Citizens of Catawba Valley. They say more than 400 people showed up in downtown Hickory.
UPDATE: Republican-led House gives final passage to Trump's tax bill
House Republicans have propelled President Donald Trumpβs $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final congressional passage.
NC governor vetoes anti-DEI and transgender rights bills, calling them 'mean-spirited'
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed three anti-DEI bills and another targeting transgender rights.
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 Trumpβs big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks 50-50 tie
The Senate has passed President Donald Trumpβs 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 Trumpβs big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts.
Musk proposes a new political party, Trump suggests DOGE βmight have to go back and eat Elonβ
Elon Muskβs feud with President Donald Trump β and seemingly any congressional Republicans who support the presidentβs massive tax cuts and spending package β 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.
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