Biden Marks Year Since Attack: 'I Will Stand In This Breach'
President Joe Biden and members of Congress are solemnly marking the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection.
Twitter Bans Personal Greene Account For COVID-19 Misinformation
Twitter has banned the personal account of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for multiple violations of its COVID-19 misinformation policy. That's according to a statement Sunday from the company.
Times Square Show Will Go On Despite Virus Surge, Mayor Says
Mayor Bill de Blasio says New York City will ring in 2022 in Times Square as planned despite record numbers of COVID-19 infections in the city and around the nation.
After Impasse, North Carolina Politicians Make Big Deals In '21
In politically divided North Carolina, hostilities between Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and majority-Republican lawmakers have eased somewhat as 2021 nears its end.
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.Β
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 canβt back a $2 trillion social safety net bill, and his opposition is dealing a potentially fatal blow to President Joe Bidenβs signature legislation.
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.
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 wonβt 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.Β She spoke in Charlotte to promote the Biden administrationβs infrastructure bill that was signed into law last month.Β
