Mary C. Curtis: Presidential Campaign Visits
With presidential visits to Charlotte from Trump and Biden this week, WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis, is breaking down why North Carolina is so crucial to the November Elections.
Romney OKs Voting On Court Nominee, All But Assures Approval
Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney said Tuesday he supports voting to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburgβs seat on the Supreme Court, all but ensuring President Donald Trump has the backing needed to push the nomination over Democratic objections that itβs too close to the November election.
Cabarrus Co. School Board Votes to Return K-3 to In-Person Learning Despite Superintendent's Concerns
Cabarrus Co. School Board members voted Monday night to move K-3 students to "Plan A" despite the Superintendent saying that won't allow for social distancing in some classrooms.
President Donald Trump To Visit Charlotte Thursday To Discuss Healthcare
President Donald Trump will visit Charlotte on Thursday, September 24th "to discuss his administration's action and vision in delivering quality healthcare at low costs for the American people," according to a news release from the White House.
Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Will Visit Charlotte Wednesday
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is set to make a campaign stop in Charlotte Wednesday.
POLITICAL WRAP: Battle Over Filling Supreme Court Opening
Battle lines are being drawn over the fight to fill the open seat on the Supreme Court.
President Trump Promises To Replace Ginsburg With A Woman Soon
President Donald Trump is promising to put forth a female nominee in the coming week to fill the Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, pushing the Republican-controlled Senate to consider the pick without delay.
How Ginsburg's Death Could Reshape The Presidential Election
A presidential campaign that was already tugging at the nationβs most searing divides has been jolted by the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, potentially reshaping the election at a moment when some Americans were beginning to cast ballots.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies At 87
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a diminutive yet towering womenβs rights champion who became the courtβs second female justice, died Friday at her home in Washington. She was 87.
In North Carolina Senate Race, Tillis Calibrates Ties To Trump
When President Donald Trump fired up a crowd at a North Carolina airport last week, he gave a shout-out to the home-state senator fighting in his own tough reelection battle that could decide control of the chamber.
SC's Governor Signs Into Law New COVID-19 Election Rules
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed into law Wednesday changes in South Carolina voting rules allowing anyone to cast an absentee ballot without a reason in Novemberβs general election to help fight the spread of COVID-19.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Leaders Approve Plan for Return to In-Person Learning
Wednesday night, Charlotte-Mecklenburg School leaders approved a plan to return to in-person learning.
Some North Carolina Voters Mistakenly Get 2 Absentee Ballots
A mixup with the first absentee ballots sent in North Carolina caused some voters to receive two identical ballots for the November general election, according to election officials.
NC Senate Candidates Trade Accusations On Virus, Vaccine
North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis and Democrat Cal Cunningham battled over the governmentβs COVID-19 response and a future vaccine in a debate Monday, kicking up a notch a campaign that could determine the Senateβs control.
Tillis, Cunningham Meet For 1st Televised NC Senate Debate
North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis and Democratic challenger Cal Cunningham are meeting for their first televised debate in a campaign whose outcome could determine which party controls the Senate.
POLITICAL WRAP: Woodward Interview; Campaign Trail
Fallout continues after President Trump's comments to Bob Woodward about downplaying the danger of the coronavirus. But Woodward is facing criticism too, about holding the comments for a date closer to the election.
Ivanka Trump To Host Fireside Chat In Wilmington, N.C. For Trump Campaign
Ivanka Trump will host a Fireside Chat in Wilmington on Monday, September 14th at 1:00 p.m., according to a news release.
Trump's Virus Debate: Project Strength Or Level With The Public
In times of crisis β wars, hurricanes, pandemics β effective leaders strike a balance between inspirational rhetoric and leveling with the public about the tough times ahead.
NC: Trump Rally Exceeded Pandemic Limits, But Not Illegal
A crowed political rally hosted by President Donald Trump put peopleβs health at risk but was legal under state pandemic rules that exempt certain gatherings where people exercise free speech, a spokeswoman for North Carolinaβs governor said Wednesday.
Hundreds Of Ballots Accepted As North Carolina Begins Voting
Hundreds of ballots were accepted in North Carolina on Tuesday, making the Tar Heel State the first in the nation to kick off voting in the November general election.
