North Carolina Awards 15 Electoral College Votes To Trump
North Carolina awarded its 15 electoral votes to President Donald Trump on Monday, following the will of the people in a state where the Republican won a narrow victory.
POLITICAL WRAP: Electoral College Meets Monday; Latest on COVID Vaccine
Monday, the Electoral College will meet to formally cast their ballots for President and Vice President of the United States. It comes just days after the Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit by the Texas Attorney General to overturn millions of votes.
North Carolina Public Health Officials Announce How COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Distributed
North Carolina public health officials held a news conference on December 10th to announce details on how the COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed in the state. Officials say the state could start receiving vaccines in the next few days.
U.S. Government And 48 States Sue Facebook For 'Predatory' Conduct
The U.S. government and 48 states and districts sued Facebook Wednesday, accusing it of abusing its market power in social networking to crush smaller competitors and seeking remedies that could include a forced spinoff of the social network’s Instagram and WhatsApp messaging services.
Gov. Henry McMaster Provides COVID-19 Update For South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster and health officials provide a coronavirus update for South Carolina on December 9th.
Hall, Hamilton Leaving Cabinet As Cooper Preps For 2nd Term
Two members of North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s Cabinet won’t remain in their posts as his second term begins next month, Cooper announced on Tuesday.
New White House Offer Adds $600 Checks To COVID-19 Relief
The Trump administration is back in the middle of Capitol Hill’s confusing COVID-19 negotiations, offering a $916 billion package to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that would send a $600 direct payment to most Americans but eliminate a $300-per-week unemployment benefit favored by a bipartisan group of Senate negotiators.
Mary C. Curtis: Trump Signs Order on COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccines will be given to Americans just as soon as the FDA approves emergency use authorization.
N.C. State Sen. Jeff Jackson Is Considering US Senate Bid
A North Carolina state senator said he’s 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 he’d 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 state’s 15 electoral votes to President Donald Trump.
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