Politics

NC Gov. Roy Cooper To Endorse Cheri Beasley For U.S. Senate

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday said he plans to endorse Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley in the coming days.

Mecklenburg County Increases Covid Testing Kit Capacity As Omicron Spread Continues

The Omicron variant now accounts for about 73% of Covid positive tests in the country.

Johnny Isakson, Former Georgia Republican U.S. Senator, Dies

Former Georgia Republican U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson has died. He was 76.

Sen. Joe Manchin Says No To $2T Bill: "I Can't Vote For It"

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he can’t back a $2 trillion social safety net bill, and his opposition is dealing a potentially fatal blow to President Joe Biden’s signature legislation.

Charlotte City Council Considers Limiting Bullhooks, Electric Prods, & Whips At Circus Performances

Charlotte City Council Bans Wild & Exotic Animal Performances

In a surprise move, Charlotte City Leaders voted to ban wild or exotic animal performances in the city. It's something animal welfare advocates have been calling for.

NC's Roy Cooper Elected To Lead Democratic Governors' Group

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has been formally chosen to lead the Democratic Governors Association next year.

NC Governor Vetoes Bill Barring Donations To Run Elections

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed Republican legislation that would bar North Carolina election boards and officials in counties from accepting private money to run elections.

Should City Taxes Help Pay For State Roads?

Charlotte City Leaders Consider Helping Fund NCDOT State Road Projects

An $11 billion budget shortfall means NCDOT will have to delay several road improvement projects. Now Charlotte City Leaders will consider helping fund two of them.

CMS Board Approves Retention Bonuses For Nearly All Teachers And Staff

The Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board unanimously voted to approved retention bonuses for almost all of the district's teachers and staff.

North Carolina Primary Elections Delayed Until May 2022

North Carolina's highest court has delayed the state's planned March 8 primary until May so state courts can review lawsuits claiming illegal gerrymandering.

Catawba County Register Of Deeds Indicted For Embezzlement

Police say Catawba County Register of Deeds Donna Hicks Spencer was arrested for embezzlement on Tuesday.

Union Co. School Board Passes Resolution Asking State To End Quarantines, Contact Tracing

The battle over masks and contact tracing continues in Union County Public Schools. Board members approved a resolution asking the state to end contact tracing and quarantines in schools.

NC's 1st Female Senate Majority Leader To Retire In 2022

North Carolina Senate Majority Leader Kathy Harrington says she won’t seek reelection to her legislative seat next year.

North Carolina Court Delays, Then Restores Candidate Filing

The start of North Carolina candidate filing for U.S. House and legislative seats was blocked by an appeals court panel. But it was restored hours later.

Senate Leader, Presidential Candidate Bob Dole Dies At 98

Elizabeth Dole has tweeted that her husband, Republican political icon Bob Dole, has died at age 98.

VP Kamala Harris Touts Infrastructure Law In Charlotte

For the first time since the inauguration, Vice President Kamala Harris in North Carolina. She spoke in Charlotte to promote the Biden administration’s infrastructure bill that was signed into law last month.

Cleveland Co. Voters To Decide On Alcohol Sales In Unincorporated Areas

Voters in Cleveland County will soon decide whether to expand alcohol sales to unincorporated parts of the county. Right now, only cities and towns can give stores permission to sell beer and wine.

NC General Assembly Wraps Up Most Of Its 2021 Work

The North Carolina General Assembly has wrapped up nearly all of its work for the calendar year.

Supreme Court Set To Take Up All-Or-Nothing Abortion Fight

Both sides are telling the Supreme Court there’s no middle ground in Wednesday’s showdown over abortion. The justices can either reaffirm the constitutional right to an abortion or wipe it away altogether.