Politics

Donald Trump Announces Wilmington Rally

He will speak in support of Republican U.S. Senate nominee Ted Budd and the entire North Carolina "Trump Ticket."

Sen. Lindsey Graham Announces Bill To Ban Most Abortions After 15 Weeks Nationwide

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has announced a bill that puts the political debate over abortion back in the spotlight. The bill would ban abortions nationwide after 15 weeks, with exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother.

France To Open Debate On Legalizing Assisted Suicide

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced a national debate on end-of-life options that will include exploring the possibility of legalizing assisted suicide.

Queen Elizabeth II Remembered By Those In Charlotte

Local Members Of British Club Of Charlotte React to The Death Of Queen Elizabeth II. British club of Charlotte President Nicholas Rose remembers celebrating the Queen's silver jubilee in the 70's while living in London.

Queen Elizabeth II Dead At 96 After 70 Years On The Throne

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne. She was 96.

Queen Elizabeth II Under Medical Care Amid Health Fears

Buckingham Palace said Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision because doctors are “concerned for Her Majesty’s health,” as members of her family traveled to be with the 96-year-old monarch in Scotland.

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City Council Members Select Braxton Winston As New Mayor Pro Tem

Fellow city council members unanimously selected councilman Braxton Winston as new mayor Pro Tem.

N.C. 1st Lady Kristin Cooper's Dad Dies

North Carolina First Lady Kristin Cooper's dad, Dr. Samuel Charles Bernhardt, died peacefully at his home on August 31st in Oklahoma City.

Vice President Kamala Harris To Travel To North Carolina On Thursday

Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Durham, N.C. on Thursday.

Governor Cooper Appoints News DA For Cabarrus County

On Friday, Governor Roy Cooper announced the appointment of Ashlie Shanley to serve as District Attorney in Prosecutorial District 25, serving Cabarrus County.

Former Teacher & Air Force Pilot Joins School Board Race To Combat "Wokism"

A former teacher and retired Air Force Pilot is joining the race for school board. Bill Fountain says he's worried left-wing ideology has worked its way into Charlotte's school system from the books assigned to what students are taught about gender identity.

Big Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Announced By Biden

President Biden on Wednesday announced his long-awaited plan to deliver on a campaign promise to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans.

Paul Pelosi Gets 5 Days In Jail, 3 Years Of Probation In DUI

The husband of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pleaded guilty Tuesday to misdemeanor driving under the influence charges related to a May crash in California's wine country and was sentenced to five days in jail and three years of probation.

Fauci To Step Down After Decades As Top US Infection Expert

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert who became a household name — and the subject of partisan attacks — during the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Monday he will leave the federal government in December after more than five decades.