Politics

Biden Taps Oil Reserve For 6 Months To Control Gas Prices

President Joe Biden is ordering the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months in a bid to control energy prices.

SC Senate Approves Allowing Public Money For Private Schools

The South Carolina Senate has given key approval to a bill that would allow some poorer or disabled students taxpayer money to attend a private school or a public school outside their district.

With At Least One GOP Vote, Jackson Likely To Be Confirmed

Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she'll vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, giving Democrats at least one Republican vote and all but assuring Jackson will become the first Black woman on the Supreme Court.

SouthPark To Soon Become Municipal Service District, Tax Increase To Follow

The SouthPark area will soon be able to identify and fund its own projects and improvements thanks to a municipal service district designation.

Rock Hill City Council Unanimously Supports Resolution That Could Help Restart Construction On Carolina Panthers HQ In Rock Hill

On March 28th, the Rock Hill City Council unanimously supported the York County Council's resolution to help restart work on the Carolina Panthers project in Rock Hill, according to a news release.

Biden's Budget Plan: Higher Taxes On Rich, Lower Deficits

President Joe Biden is releasing a budget blueprint that tries to tell voters what the diverse and at times fractured Democratic Party stands for.

Bill To Allow Sunday Hunting On SC-Owned Lands Gets Hearing

A bill that would allow hunting on Sundays in wildlife management areas run by the state of South Carolina is getting a hearing.

"Your Freedom Is Ours": Biden Affirms Allegiance To Poland

President Joe Biden has tried to reassure Poland that the United States would defend against any attacks by Russia. And he's acknowledged that the NATO ally has borne the burden of the refugee crisis from the war in neighboring Ukraine.

Trump To Hold Rally In Selma, N.C. On April 9th

Donald Trump will deliver remarks in support of Tedd Budd, candidate for U.S. Senate, at a rally in Selma, N.C. on April 9th.

Arizona Legislature Approves 15-Week Abortion Ban

The Arizona Legislature has approved a ban on abortion after 15 weeks. The House approved the measure Thursday, a month after the Senate gave its OK.

Biden Promises New Ukraine Aid, Warns Russia On Chem Weapons

U.S. President Joe Biden says after meeting with NATO and G-7 leaders that a chemical attack by Russia in Ukraine “would trigger a response in kind.”

"I'm Ready To Move Forward"; Former Rock Hill Police Officer Acquitted In Wrongful Arrest Case Now Running For York County Council

Former Rock Hill police officer, Jonathan Moreno, who was found not guilty in the wrongful arrest of Travis Price is running for a seat on the York County Council District 4. He spoke to WCCB Charlotte about his political aspirations.