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.
Trump Must Testify In New York Investigation, Judge Rules
A judge has ruled former President Donald Trump must answer questions under oath in a New York investigation into his business practices.
SC House Reverses Course, Allows Partisan School Board Race
The South Carolina House has reversed course and approved a bill to allow candidates for school board in Lancaster County to run as members of political parties.
Biden: 'Every Indication' Russia Prepared To Attack Ukraine
President Joe Biden says there is a βvery highβ risk of a Russian invasion of Ukraine and that could happen within βseveral days.β
North Carolina GOP's Latest Map Proposal Is Less Lopsided
North Carolina legislators have unveiled replacement redistricting maps that would appear to improve Democratic chances to gain seats in Congress and possibly win General Assembly majorities in a very strong year.
Booming Economy Leads SC Governor, House To Bigger Tax Cut
Another round of better than anticipated economic news in South Carolina has the Republican governor and House leaders agreeing to work toward a bigger income tax cut than they originally proposed.
Biden Orders Release Of Trump White House Logs To Congress
President Joe Biden is ordering the release of Trump White House visitor logs to the House committee investigating the riot of Jan. 6, 2021, once more rejecting former President Donald Trumpβs claims of executive privilege.
Report Details Decades Of Systemic Racism In Mecklenburg County
The Mecklenburg county commission is taking steps to right decades of wrongs detailed in a new report on systemic racism.Β
Jill Biden Turns Valentine's Day Into Lesson For 2nd Graders
Jill Biden has turned Valentine's Day into a teachable moment for some second graders at a Washington, D.C., elementary school.
Trevor Noah To Headline White House Correspondents' Dinner
Trevor Noah, who hosts βThe Daily Showβ on Comedy Central, will be the headliner at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on April 30.
South Carolina Push To Be 49th State With Hate Crime Law Stalls
South Carolina remains one of only two states without a hate-crimes law, and proponents worry that efforts in the Legislature are stalling to increase penalties for crimes committed against minorities and others victimized by prejudice.
