Politics

Hidden Valley Residents Sue Charlotte City Council Over Proposed Redistricting Maps

Hidden Valley residents have filed lawsuits against the city of Charlotte. They claim the proposed redistricting maps are unconstitutional and racially biased.

11 States File Suit Against Biden's Business Vaccine Mandate

The attorneys general of 11 states have filed a lawsuit challenging a vaccine mandate for employers issued by President Joe Biden's administration.

EXPLAINER: So Much Buzz, But What Is Critical Race Theory?

Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race. But what exactly is it?

Youngkin's Virginia Win Jolts Democrats, Tight Race In NJ

Republican Glenn Youngkin has won Virginia’s governor’s race, a major political turnabout in a state that had been trending increasingly blue.

African American Woman's Campaign Setting Stage For Historic Election In Kannapolis

First Ever African-American Woman Elected To City Council In Kannapolis

An historic election night victory in Kannapolis. The city has elected the first African-American woman to ever serve on city council. Jeanne Dixon won one of three seats up for grabs on Tuesday night.

South Carolina Governor: Pandemic Cash For Free 2-Year Degrees

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster wants to spend the last $17 million of his COVID-19 education relief money to fully pay for anyone to go to a technical college for two years to train to enter high demand jobs.

How 'Let's Go Brandon' Became Code For Insulting Joe Biden

Critics of President Joe Biden have come up with a cryptic new phrase to insult the Democratic president. It's “Let's Go Brandon.”

Biden Apologizes For Trump's Actions On Climate

President Joe Biden offered a public apology to a U.N. climate conference over his predecessor Donald Trump’s move to pull the U.S. from the Paris accord.

Ex-NC Gov. McCrory Eyes Political Comeback With Senate Bid

Former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory is among three top Republicans engaged in a hotly contested 2022 U.S. Senate primary.

Cuomo Accused Of Groping Woman, A Misdemeanor Sex Crime

A sheriff’s officer has accused former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of groping a woman in an investigation stemming from the scandal that drove him from office earlier this year.

Robinson Fairly Sure He'll Run For NC Governor In 2024

Republican North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says he’s fairly certain he will run for governor in 2024, rather than seek a second term in his current post.

Sen. Burr Under Investigation Again For Pandemic Stock Sales

North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr and his brother-in-law are under investigation for insider trading.

Trump Announces Launch Of Media Company, Social Media Site

Former President Donald Trump says he’s launching a new media company with its own social media platform nine months after being expelled from social media for his role in inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

SC State Superintendent Of Education Will Not Seek Re-Election

South Carolina State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced Wednesday that she will not pursue re-election in 2022.

United States Issues Its 1st Passport With 'X' Gender Marker

The United States has issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation — a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who don’t identify as male or female.

Former Gaston County Commissioner To Serve In NC House

The ex-chairman of a local hospital board who resigned his position last year when his social media postings early during the COVID-19 pandemic got public attention will serve out the term of a Gaston County legislator who died.

Former Secretary Of State Colin Powell Has Died Of Covid-19 Complications, Family Says

The first Black U.S. Secretary of State and former Joint Chiefs chairman Colin Powell has died due to COVID-19 complications Monday morning, his family said on Facebook. He was 84.

Governor: Lt. Governor’s LGBTQ Comments Don’t Speak For NC

Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson “does not speak for North Carolina,” a reference to comments that Robinson made about sex education in public schools that critics say plainly disparaged LGBTQ people.

A Kannapolis Woman Running For City Council Looking To Make History

It's clear Jeanne Dixon has a passion for the Kannapolis community. She's spent most of her career in public service and noticed not many people in municipal government looked like her.