Governor Cooper Orders Removal Of Confederate Monuments From North Carolina Capitol Grounds
Governor Roy Cooper has ordered the removal of all Confederate monuments from the Capitol grounds, in order to protect public safety.
Jean Kennedy Smith Dies At 92; Last Surviving Sibling Of JFK
Jean Kennedy Smith, who was the last surviving sibling of President John F. Kennedy and who as a U.S. ambassador played a key role in the peace process in Northern Ireland, has died, relatives said Thursday. She was 92.
Washington D.C. Could Become 51st State In U.S.
Democrats controlling the House have slated a vote next week to make the District of Columbia the 51st state, an issue that they say has become far more important in the aftermath of protests for racial justice in both Washington and across the nation.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Proclaims June Pride Month
Governor Roy Cooper has declared this month as LGBTQ Pride Month in North Carolina to honor the stateβs LGBTQ+ communities and their fight for equality.
Gov. Cooper Considering Making Masks Mandatory
North Carolina leaders are considering making masks mandatory as COVID-19 cases continue to rise and businesses reopen.Β
Justices Rule LGBT People Protected From Job Discrimination
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects LGBT people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.
CLT Host 2020 Says Officials With The City Of Jacksonville Confirm That The Republican National Convention Is Moving To Jacksonville, F.L.
The Charlotte 2020 Host CommitteeΒ says the City of Jacksonville has confirmed that the Republican National Convention is moving from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Jacksonville, Florida.
Solutions For Youths Awaiting License Clear N.C. Legislature
The General Assembly agreed on Thursday on what to do for North Carolina teenagers whose attempts to get a license have been thwarted by the COVID-19 pandemic
Jacksonville Is Front-Runner For Trump Convention Speech
Jacksonville, Florida, is the front-runner to host the GOP celebration marking President Donald Trumpβs acceptance of his partyβs nomination to run for reelection, the Republican National Committee chairwoman said Wednesday.
Republican Mace Wins SC Primary In Flipped 1st District
State Rep. Nancy Mace won a four-way race for the Republican nomination in South Carolinaβs 1st District on Tuesday, advancing to take on surprising 2018 winner Democratic U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham in November.
Mary C. Curtis: Calls For Police Reform
Calls for police reform continue to grow in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis two weeks ago. WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis discusses the changes happening on the local level and across the country.
Gov. Roy Cooper Establishes Task Force To Address Racial Inequality In The State Criminal Justice System
Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 145 today, forming the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice. The task force will recommend solutions to stop discriminatory law enforcement and criminal justice practices, and hold public safety officers accountable.
Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office Says They Will No Longer Use Tear Gas
The Mecklenburg County Sheriffβs Office (MCSO) is changing its Use of Force Policy and is removing the use of tear gas from its policy.
Gov. Cooper Says Coronavirus Metrics Are Going In The Wrong Direction
Gov. Roy Cooper says coronavirus metrics are going in the wrong direction.Β North Carolina COVID-19 stats show there are currently 739 people hospitalized due to the coronavirus, the highest day of hospitalizations since the beginning of the pandemic.
Biden Formally Clinches Democratic Presidential Nomination
Joe Biden has formally clinched the Democratic presidential nomination, setting him up for a bruising challenge to President Donald Trump that will play out against the unprecedented backdrop of a pandemic, economic collapse and civil unrest.
POLITICAL WRAP: CMPD & Chemical Agents; Protest Reaction Worldwide
Monday night, Charlotte City Council will talk about the use of chemical agents on protesters. It comes as the SBI is looking into tactics officers used on Tuesday night. Also, how protests for racial justice across the country are now getting worldwide attention.
Twitter Disables Trump Campaign's George Floyd Video Tribute
Twitter has blocked a Trump campaign video tribute to George Floyd over a copyright claim, in a move that adds to tensions between the social media platform and the U.S. president, one of its most widely followed users.
U.S. Secretary Of Commerce Wilbur Ross Speaks Exclusively to WCCB About Economy & Civil Unrest
US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross was in Ballantyne Thursday for a meeting with North Carolina hospitality industry leaders. He granted WCCB TV's Morgan Fogarty an exclusive interview, and talked with her about why he thinks the economic recovery will be quick and his thoughts on the civil unrest across the nation.
Parts of Republican National Convention Could Remain in Charlotte
Organizers indicate parts of the Republican National Convention could remain in Charlotte, despite President Trump's tweets about moving it to another city. The parties involved in the contract will meet on Thursday.
Mary C. Curtis: George Floyd Protests, Americans Frustrations, and Nationwide Call to Action
Mary C. Curtis has more on the nationwide call to action and the frustrations from fellow Americans in wake of George Floyd's death.
