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 yearβs 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 Unionβs 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 Russiaβs 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.Β
Biden Hits Russia With Sanctions, Shifts Troops To Germany
President Joe Biden has hit back against Russiaβs 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 Russiaβs 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 Russiaβs Vladimir Putin βchose this warβ and his country will bear the consequences
NC Court Releases Redrawn Congressional And State District Maps
AΒ challenge is expected after a three judge panel released the redrawn congressional district maps on Wednesday.Β
Russia Attacks Ukraine As Defiant Putin Warns US, NATO
Russian troops have launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine. Big explosions were heard before dawn in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa as world leaders decried the start of an invasion that could cause massive casualties.
Prosecutors In Charge Of Trump Criminal Probe Have Resigned
The two prosecutors in charge of the Manhattan district attorneyβs criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump have suddenly resigned, throwing the future of the probe into question.
White House Calls Russian Moves On Ukraine An Invasion
The White House had begun referring to Russian troop deployments in eastern Ukraine as an βinvasionβ after initially hesitating to use the term.
Bill To Consider Churches Essential In Emergencies Advances
A bill that would assure churches can meet in person in South Carolina during a pandemic or other emergency as long as other essential businesses can stay open is advancing in the state Senate.
Biden "Convinced" Putin's Decided To Further Invade Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden says heβs βconvincedβ that Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to launch a further invasion of Ukraine, saying he has βreason to believeβ it will occur in the βcoming daysβ and will include an assault on its capital, Kyiv.
NC Lawmakers OK Bill Giving Student Opt-Out To Mask Mandates
A bill headed to Gov. Roy Cooper's desk would let North Carolina parents allow their K-12 students to opt out of mask mandates set by local education boards.
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