Mary C. Curtis: Trump Signs Order on COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccines will be given to Americans just as soon as the FDAΒ approves emergency use authorization.
N.C. State Sen. Jeff Jackson Is Considering US Senate Bid
A North Carolina state senator said heβs considering a run for the U.S. Senate in 2022.
POLITICAL WRAP: Will Governor Cooper Re-Implement COVID Restrictions?
An ominous warning from Governor Roy Cooper, saying our actions on COVID-19 could mean "life or death." The Governor's current phase three executive order expires Friday. So will Cooper re-implement COVID restrictions?
House Votes To Decriminalize Marijuana At Federal Level
The Democratic-controlled House on Friday approved a bill to decriminalize and tax marijuana at the federal level, reversing what supporters called a failed policy of criminalization of pot use and taking steps to address racial disparities in enforcement of federal drug laws.
Congress Swats Back Trump's Veto Threat Of Defense Bill
President Donald Trump is closing out his relationship with Congress with one more power jab, threatening to veto a hugely popular defense bill unless lawmakers clamp down on big tech companies he claims were biased against him during the election.
2017 Ban On Local LGBT Ordinances Ends In North Carolina
A 3 1/2-year ban on new local ordinances aimed at protecting LGBT rights in North Carolina expired Tuesday, prompting gay rights groups to urge the passage of such measures now.
Mary C. Curtis: Biden Moves Forward, But Does Trump?
Attorney General Bill Barr says the Justice Department has not found voter fraud that would change the outcome of the election.
Mark Walker Takes Early Jump Into North Carolina Senate Race
Outgoing North Carolina Rep. Mark Walker announced on Tuesday his bid to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Richard Burr in 2022, a path the Republican indicated a year ago heβd pursue after his House district shifted to the left during an unscheduled redistricting.
City Leaders Could Consider Sales & Property Tax Increase to Pay for Transit
You could be asked to foot the bill for Charlotte's ambitious new transit projects. Up to $6 billion in local funding is needed to complete several projects, including the CATS Silver Line.
POLITICAL WRAP: Will Holiday Travel Lead to More COVID Cases?
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the U.S. could see "surge upon surge" of coronavirus cases in the weeks to come. He also says the arrival of vaccines offer "a light at the end of the tunnel."
Trump Pardons Flynn, Taking Direct Aim At Russia Probe
President Donald Trump pardoned former national security adviser Michael Flynn on Wednesday, taking direct aim in the final days of his administration at a Russia investigation that he has long insisted was motivated by political bias.
Mary C. Curtis: Biden Transition Begins
The White House has given its blessing for President-Elect Joe Biden to receive the president's daily briefing. WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis has more.
North Carolina Certifies November General Election Results
The North Carolina State Board of Elections certified the results of the November general election on Tuesday, awarding the stateβs 15 electoral votes to President Donald Trump.
Biden Signals Sharp Shift From Trump With Cabinet Picks
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday tapped Obama-era officials for top national security and economic roles, signaling a stark shift from the Trump administrationβs βAmerica Firstβ policies that disparaged international alliances and favored deregulation and tax cuts.
AP Source: US Agency Allows Formal Biden Transition To Begin
The General Services Administration has ascertained that President-elect Joe Biden is the βapparent winnerβ of the Nov. 3 election, clearing the way for the start of the transition from President Donald Trumpβs administration.
POLITICAL WRAP: Will People Follow CDC Thanksgiving Recommendations?
Dr. Anthony Fauci is explaining why people should limit family and social gatherings this Thanksgiving. But will people ignore CDC recommendations?
Close Race For North Carolina Chief Justice Going To Recount
The extremely close race for North Carolina Supreme Court chief justice will have a recount, as incumbent Cheri Beasley on Tuesday formally asked for one while challenger Paul Newby holds a narrow lead with final tallies posted in nearly all 100 counties.
Local Election Worker Tests Positive For COVID-19
Robinson says the county did everything it could to keep poll workers safe.
POLITICAL WRAP: COVID-19 & the Presidential Transition
Dr. Anthony Fauci says "it would be better" if health officials in the Trump administration could start working with the incoming Biden-Harris team on the country's efforts to battle COVID-19. It comes as President Trump refuses to concede and marchers converge on Washington to support him.
Charlotteans Finding Inspiration From Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris
Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris is making an impression on women and girls in the Charlotte region. A California senator and former state attorney general, Harris says sheβs spent her life fighting injustice.Β
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