Fmr. Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon Talks About His Return To Politics
Former Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon is attempting a political comeback.
Biden Signing Order On Cryptocurrency As Its Use Explodes
President Joe Biden is signing an executive order on government oversight of cryptocurrency that urges the Federal Reserve to explore whether the central bank should create its own digital currency.
City Of Rock Hill Continues To Deny Missing Panthers Funding Deadline
The City of Rock Hill continues to deny it missed a $225 Million payment toward infrastructure at the Panthers new headquarters and practice facility. Construction on the project has come to a halt, but now a county councilman is proposing a solution.
21 States Join South Carolina For The Fetal Heartbeat Act
As of March 15th, 21 states are on board with South Carolina's Fetal Heartbeat and Protection Act.
Court Rejects GOP Redistricting Plans In NC, Pennsylvania
In a victory for Democrats, the Supreme Court has turned away efforts from Republicans in North Carolina and Pennsylvania to block state court-ordered congressional districting plans.
NC Candidate Filing Ends; 26 Running For US Senate Seat
North Carolina candidate filing appears over for this yearβs party primaries.
Former Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon Files To Run For Charlotte City Council
Former Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon, who was convicted for accepting bribes while in office, has filed to run for city council Friday.
South Carolina Lawmakers Stall Abortion Bills Through Walkout
Two South Carolina lawmakers have managed to delay two abortion-related bills by simply leaving the room.
Biden Seeks $10B For Aid To Ukraine, $22.5B For Coronavirus
The Biden administration is seeking another $10 billion to help protect Ukraine against the Russian invasion and an additional $22.5 billion to cover coronavirus pandemic-related expenses, two major additions to budget talks already underway.
State Of The Union: Biden Vows To Halt Russia, Hit Inflation
Addressing a concerned nation and anxious world, President Joe Biden has vowed in his first State of the Union address to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, tame soaring U.S. inflation and deal with the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.
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.
