New SC Abortion Law Remains On Hold Under Judge’s Order
A new South Carolina law banning abortions will stay on hold following a judge’s order on Friday to extend a temporary restraining order.
Biden Issues NC Disaster Declaration For November Floods
North Carolina state government and local governments in nearly 20 counties can receive financial help from Washington following heavy rains and flooding in November now that President Joe Biden has issued a disaster declaration.
Another Trump On The Ballot? Lara Trump Eyes Senate Seat
A Trump may be on the ballot next year — but not Donald Trump.
Jobless Must Prove They're Looking For Work To Keep Benefits
People who are unemployed in North Carolina will be required to prove they’re searching for work in order to keep their jobless benefits.
Biden Stands By May Timeline For Vaccines For All US Adults
President Joe Biden said the U.S. expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccine for all adults by the end of May — two months earlier than anticipated — and he pushed states to get at least one shot into the arms of teachers by the end of March to hasten school reopenings.
Senate Democrats Consider Changes To House Virus Relief Bill
Senate Democrats considered reshaping parts of the House-passed COVID-19 relief bill on Monday, as party leaders who are hoping to salvage a minimum wage increase abandoned one proposal aimed at pressuring big companies to boost workers’ pay.
POLITICAL WRAP: Former President Trump Returns to National Stage, Hints at 2024 Run
Former President Trump is making his return to the political stage. He was the closing speaker at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando. In his first public comments since leaving the White House, Trump says the journey begun four years ago is "far from over" and says he might even run again in 2024.
Supreme Court Could Put New Limits On Voting Rights Lawsuit
Eight years after carving the heart out of a landmark voting rights law, the Supreme Court is looking at putting new limits on efforts to combat racial discrimination in voting.
Biden Teams Readies Wider Economic Package After Virus Relief
Looking beyond the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill, President Joe Biden and lawmakers are laying the groundwork for another top legislative priority — a long-sought boost to the nation’s roads, bridges and other infrastructure that could run into Republican resistance to a hefty price tag.
Cooper Vetoes Bill That Would Force K-12 Schools To Reopen
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday rejected a bill that would compel the state’s 115 K-12 public school districts to reopen with at least partial in-person instruction, while also allowing parents the option of keeping their kids learning remotely.
Trump The Dominant Force At Conservative Conference
A conference dedicated to the future of the conservative movement turned into an ode to Donald Trump as speakers declared their fealty to the former president and attendees posed for selfies with a golden statue of his likeness.
Biden: Strikes In Syria Sent Warning To Iran To 'Be Careful'
President Joe Biden said Friday that Iran should view his decision to authorize U.S. airstrikes in Syria as a warning that it can expect consequences for its support of militia groups that threaten U.S. interests or personnel.
Governor McMaster Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions On Gatherings And Alcohol Sales In South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster says on Monday, March 1st alcohol sales will be allowed past the 11 p.m. curfew and restrictions on large gatherings will be lifted in South Carolina.
Dems Near Relief Bill OK By House, Ponder Wage Plan Rescue
A $1.9 trillion package aimed at helping the country rebuild from the pandemic seemed headed toward House passage Friday, even as Democrats searched for a way to revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.
Governor Cooper Lifts Curfew In North Carolina On February 26th
Governor Roy Cooper says on Friday, February 26th North Carolina's modified Stay-At-Home order will be lifted and there will no longer be a curfew in the state.
Militia Official: US Strike In Syria Kills 1, Wounds Several
A U.S. airstrike in Syria targeted facilities belonging to a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group, killing one of their militiamen and wounding a number of others, an Iraqi militia official said Friday.
House Votes To Expand Legal Safeguards For LGBTQ+ People
The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation’s labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
Gov. Cooper Extends Legislation That Allows Bar Owners To Defer ABC Permit Fees
Governor Roy Cooper says a new piece of legislation he signed on Thursday will help struggling bar owners by allowing them to defer ABC permit fees until they can reopen at full capacity.
Local Elections in North Carolina Could Be Delayed by a Year
Your local elected leaders might get to extend their current term. 2021 municipal elections will likely be delayed in North Carolina. Census data isn't ready yet, meaning new districts can't be drawn.
South Carolina Considers Ban On Trans Students In Girls' Sports
House members spent more than an hour Tuesday listening to testimony on a bill in South Carolina that would prevent transgender students from playing on girls’ sports teams in middle and high school.
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