Politics

SC State Superintendent Of Education Will Not Seek Re-Election

South Carolina State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced Wednesday that she will not pursue re-election in 2022.

United States Issues Its 1st Passport With 'X' Gender Marker

The United States has issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation — a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who don’t identify as male or female.

Former Gaston County Commissioner To Serve In NC House

The ex-chairman of a local hospital board who resigned his position last year when his social media postings early during the COVID-19 pandemic got public attention will serve out the term of a Gaston County legislator who died.

Former Secretary Of State Colin Powell Has Died Of Covid-19 Complications, Family Says

The first Black U.S. Secretary of State and former Joint Chiefs chairman Colin Powell has died due to COVID-19 complications Monday morning, his family said on Facebook. He was 84.

Governor: Lt. Governor’s LGBTQ Comments Don’t Speak For NC

Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson “does not speak for North Carolina,” a reference to comments that Robinson made about sex education in public schools that critics say plainly disparaged LGBTQ people.

A Kannapolis Woman Running For City Council Looking To Make History

It's clear Jeanne Dixon has a passion for the Kannapolis community. She's spent most of her career in public service and noticed not many people in municipal government looked like her.

Gov. Cooper Signs N.C. Energy Bill Into Law With Goals Of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Governor Roy Cooper signed a milestone energy bill into law on Wednesday that aims to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions in North Carolina.

Taliban Say They Won't Work With U.S. To Contain Islamic State

The Taliban on Saturday ruled out cooperation with the United States to contain extremist groups in Afghanistan, staking out an uncompromising position on a key issue ahead of the first direct talks between the former foes since America withdrew from the country in August.

Video Released Of North Carolina's Lieutenant Governor Referring To LGBTQ+ Community As "Filth"

A state senator is calling for North Carolina's Lt. Governor Mark Robinson to resign after a video surfaced on Thursday in which Robinson refers to homosexuality and transgenderism as "filth."

Biden To Restore 2 Utah National Monuments Cut By Trump

President Joe Biden will restore two sprawling national monuments in Utah that have been at the center of a long-running public lands tug-of-war between presidential administrations, the state’s governor said Thursday.

Stanly County Board Chair Resigns After Receiving Death Threats

After a tense school board meeting Tuesday night, board chairman Jeff Chance announced his resignation effective immediately after revealing his life had been threatened.

Mecklenburg County Commissioners Pass Nondiscrimination Ordinance

Mecklenburg County Commissioners pass a nondiscrimination ordinance days after the city's NDO went into effect. The ordinance gives protections for people who work anywhere, no matter the size of the company.

Union Co. Parents Protest COVID Contact Tracing Notification Delays

Delays in contact tracing had parents protesting again outside Tuesday night's Union County School Board Meeting. Some say its taking more than a week before they're being notified about possible COVID exposures.

"A Matter Of When, Not If" For Open Container 'Social Districts' In Charlotte

A wide ranging alcohol control bill that was signed into law in North Carolina now paves the way for the creation of “social districts”. The law now allows for open container area designation similar to places like the Las Vegas strip and Savannah’s historic district.

Insurance Premiums For NC Retirees Before Supreme Court

Litigation challenging the North Carolina General Assembly’s decision 10 years ago to begin charging some retired state government workers and teachers a premium for health insurance is now before the state Supreme Court.

North Carolina Board Passes Strict Rules For Teaching Race

A North Carolina school board has passed a policy preventing critical race theory in its classrooms after county commissioners threatened to withhold nearly $8 million in funding.

Biden Administration Urges Judge To Block Texas Abortion Law

he Biden administration on Friday urged a federal judge to block the nation’s most restrictive abortion law, which has banned most abortions in Texas since early September and sent women racing to get care beyond the borders of the second-most populous state.