Former Huntersville Mayor Jill Swain Has Died
Former Huntersville Mayor Jill Swain has died, the town said Thursday. She was 61.
Biden Wants Another $33B To Help Ukraine Battle Russia
Two administration officials say President Joe Biden will ask Congress for an additional $33 billion to help Ukraine fend off the Russian invasion.
Early Voting For May 17th Primary Begins Thursday In Mecklenburg County
Early voting begins Thursday in Mecklenburg County for the May 17th primary. You'll finally get a chance to vote in the primary for Charlotte Mayor and City Council. Delayed census data caused last year's election to be postponed.
N.C. Senator Tillis Introduces Legislation Blocking Biden From Deploying Veterans Resources To Southern Border
North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis introduces legislation in an effort to prevent the Department of Veterans Affairs from prioritizing the needs of illegal immigrants over U.S veterans.
Eased Voting Rules On NC Offenders Delayed Through Primaries
A North Carolina appeals panel has delayed through the primary elections a lower court ruling that had ordered officials to immediately allow felony offenders still on probation or parole to vote.
Former NC Rep. Moore Leaving Behind Bid To Return To House
A former North Carolina state House member who pleaded guilty in 2019 after a campaign finance investigation says heβs leaving behind his General Assembly return bid a few weeks before the primary.
US Promises More Ukraine Aid, Biden Announces Veteran Envoy
After a secrecy-shrouded visit to Ukraine's capital, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Russia is failing in its war aims and βUkraine is succeeding.β
McCrae Dowless, Key Player In 9th District Absentee Ballot Fraud Probe, Dies
The key player in a North Carolina absentee ballot fraud probe that led to a do-over congressional election has died. The family of Leslie McCrae Dowless Jr. and a friend confirmed he died Sunday at his daughter's Bladen County home.
AP: Ukraine Official Says Zelenskyy Meets Top-Level US Delegation
An adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the U.S. secretaries of state and defense were meeting with the Ukrainian leader in the highest-level visit to Kyiv by an American delegation since the start of the Russian invasion.
Disney Self-Government In Peril After Florida House Vote
The Florida House of Representatives has given final passage to a bill to dissolve a private government that Walt Disney World has been allowed to operate on its properties for more than five decades.
This Earth Day, Biden Faces 'Headwinds' On Climate Agenda
President Joe Biden plans to mark Earth Day in Seattle on Friday, but he's struggled to make progress on a sweeping environmental agenda.
Biden Announces $800M In New Military Assistance For Ukraine
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced he has approved an additional $800 million in military aid to help Ukraine fight back against the Russian invasion, but warned Congress will need to approve additional assistance.
Fallout Continues After CMS Board Fires Superintendent Earnest Winston
Fallout continues after the firing of CMS Superintendent Earnest Winston. Some community leaders are calling for school board members to be voted out. Others are defending Winston's record and saying a change wasn't necessary.
Justice Dept. To Appeal Order Voiding Travel Mask Mandate
The Justice Department is filing an appeal seeking to overturn a judgeβs order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes, trains and travel hubs.
Panthers Terminate Deal With Rock Hill To Build Practice Facility And Headquarters
The future of the Panthers Rock Hill headquarters and practice facility in question after team owner David Tepper sent a notice to Rock Hill terminating their agreement.Β
AP: Florida Gov DeSantis Pushes To End Disney Self-Government
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking the Legislature to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state.
Attorney General Josh Stein Holds Press Conference In Support Of Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault Survivors
Attorney General Josh Stein and Congresswoman Deborah Ross will hold a press conference on State and Federal efforts to support domestic violence and sexual assault survivors on Thursday, April 21.
CMS School Board Vote To Terminate Superintendent Earnest Winston's Contract
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School board voted to terminate Superintendent Earnest Winston's contract for convenience on Tuesday. The vote was 7-2.
AP: Russians Fight In Streets Of Ukrainian Town
A Ukrainian military official said street battles have begun and evacuation is impossible in the town of Kreminna.
Police: More Than 900 Civilian Bodies Found In Kyiv Region
More than 900 bodies of civilians were discovered in the Kyiv region following the withdrawal of Russian forces. That's according to the regional police chief, who spoke Friday.
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