Trump orders a 35% tariff for goods from Canada, citing a lack of cooperation on illicit drugs
President Donald Trump has raised the tariff rate on U.S. imports from Canada to 35% from 25%, effective Friday.
Trump signs order imposing new tariffs on a number of trading partners that go into effect in 7 days
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that would have new tariffs on a wide swath of U.S. trading partners to go into effect in seven days.
Michael Whatley, RNC chairman endorsed by Trump, launches Senate bid in North Carolina
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley has launched his campaign for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat.
Appellate judges question Trump's authority to impose tariffs without Congress
Appellate court judges are expressing skepticism over President Donald Trumpβs legal rationale for his broadest batch of tariffs.
Trump announces 90-day negotiating period with Mexico as 25% tariff rates stay in place
President Donald Trump says there will be a 90-day negotiating period with Mexico after a call with that countryβs leader as the 25% tariff rates stay in place.
Sugar Creek residents, officials discuss solutions to ongoing crime
People are sick of crime in a North Charlotte neighborhood. More than 100 people in the Sugar Creek corridor came together to discuss solutions to the ongoing drugs, prostitution and violence on the streets.
North Carolina lawmakers approve stopgap spending measure amid budget impasse
North Carolina legislators have approved a stopgap spending measure to boost government spending while a broader budget impasse in the ninth-largest state continues.
American Eagle's 'good jeans' ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards
Titled βSydney Sweeney has great jeans,β the campaign has sparked a debate about race, Western beauty standards, and the backlash to βwokeβ American culture.
Trump administration freezes $108M at Duke amid inquiry into alleged racial preferences
The Trump administration is freezing $108 million in research funding to Duke University as the federal government accuses the institution of racial discrimination in the form of affirmative action, according to a person familiar with the matter.
US economy rebounds 3% in the second quarter
The U.S. economy expanded at a surprising 3% annual pace from April through June, bouncing back at least temporarily from a first-quarter drop that reflected disruptions arising from President Donald Trumpβs trade wars.
Trump announces 25% tariff on India and unspecified penalties for buying Russian energy
President Donald Trump says he'll impose a 25% tariff on goods from India, plus an additional import tax because of Indiaβs purchasing of Russian oil.
NC will allow private school staff with permits to carry guns on campus
By the end of the year, it will be legal for a person with a concealed permit to carry a gun on a private school campus in North Carolina. Governor Josh Stein vetoed the bill, but the Republican led legislature has the power to over ride him to push legislation to law.
Anson County commissioners hold meeting to discuss future of animal shelter
Emergency Management is now responsible for Animal Control until the county can figure out a long-term solution. Shelter director, Maureen Lett, thinks the move could be detrimental to the animals.
Trump EPA moves to repeal finding that allows climate regulation
President Donald Trumpβs administration has proposed revoking a scientific finding that's long been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
Wiley Nickel exits NC Senate race the day after Roy Cooper announces candidacy
Former U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel has decided to quit his bid for a Senate seat in North Carolina after Democrat Roy Cooper announced his candidacy. Nickel endorsed Cooper on Tuesday.
As Trump shows off his golf courses for Britain's leader, crisis in Gaza looms
U.S. PresidentΒ Donald TrumpΒ once suggested hisΒ golf course in ScotlandΒ βfurthers" the U.S.-U.K. relationship.
Tariffs threaten Asian beauty product boom in US
In the United States, Korean cosmetics, or K-beauty for short, have dominated the trend. But South Korea is facing a looming 25% tariff that could put a damper on that growth.
Changes to how overseas NC military members vote
North Carolina election officials have made some major changes to overseas and military voting rules following a court ruling.
Former NC Governor Roy Cooper appears to announce Senate run
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper appears to be running for Senate.
Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools
The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction and other programs.
