Putin says he hopes to meet Trump as the White House presses for a peace deal on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he hopes to meet next week with U.S. President Donald Trump, possibly in the United Arab Emirates.
US import taxes hit levels not seen in nearly 100 years
President Donald Trump began levying higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday, just as the economic fallout of his monthslong tariff threats has begun to create visible damage for the U.S. economy.
$56 million school opening for the new school year in Gaston Co.
New year, new school in Gastonia. WCCB Charlotte got a first look at W.P. Grier Middle School. The $56 million school replaces the old one built in the 50's.Β
SC Governor wants to limit junk food items eligible for SNAP
Restrictions could be coming to more than 580,000 people in South Carolina who receive SNAP benefits.
House committee issues subpoenas for Epstein files
The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed the Justice Department for files in the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Mayor outlines structure for productive city council meetings
Changes are on the way to Charlotte City Council meetings to increase productivity. WCCB obtained a memo from Mayor Vi Lyles to City Council about re-emphasizing the rules to improve the structure of the meetings.
Audit of NC DMV shows "systemic" issues with current system
According to the DMV audit, almost 14% of customers spent more than 2.5 hours at the DMV this year. That's an 79% increase from 2019.
Rep. Nancy Mace kicks off South Carolina GOP gubernatorial bid
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina says she plans to start a statewide series of town halls this week in Myrtle Beach now that she's running for governor.
Trump orders US nuclear subs repositioned over statements from ex-Russian leader
In a warning to Russia, President Donald Trump said Friday heβs ordering the repositioning of two U.S. nuclear submarines βbased on the highly provocative statementsβ of the countryβs former president Dmitry Medvedev.
Wall Street falls the most since May after employers slash hiring and tariffs roll out
The stock market had its worst day since May after the government reported a sharp slowdown in hiring and President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from a number of U.S. trading partners.
Trump orders a 35% tariff for goods from Canada, citing a lack of cooperation on illicit drugs
President Donald Trump has raised the tariff rate on U.S. imports from Canada to 35% from 25%, effective Friday.
Trump signs order imposing new tariffs on a number of trading partners that go into effect in 7 days
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that would have new tariffs on a wide swath of U.S. trading partners to go into effect in seven days.
Michael Whatley, RNC chairman endorsed by Trump, launches Senate bid in North Carolina
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley has launched his campaign for North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat.
Appellate judges question Trump's authority to impose tariffs without Congress
Appellate court judges are expressing skepticism over President Donald Trumpβs legal rationale for his broadest batch of tariffs.
Trump announces 90-day negotiating period with Mexico as 25% tariff rates stay in place
President Donald Trump says there will be a 90-day negotiating period with Mexico after a call with that countryβs leader as the 25% tariff rates stay in place.
Sugar Creek residents, officials discuss solutions to ongoing crime
People are sick of crime in a North Charlotte neighborhood. More than 100 people in the Sugar Creek corridor came together to discuss solutions to the ongoing drugs, prostitution and violence on the streets.
North Carolina lawmakers approve stopgap spending measure amid budget impasse
North Carolina legislators have approved a stopgap spending measure to boost government spending while a broader budget impasse in the ninth-largest state continues.
American Eagle's 'good jeans' ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards
Titled βSydney Sweeney has great jeans,β the campaign has sparked a debate about race, Western beauty standards, and the backlash to βwokeβ American culture.
Trump administration freezes $108M at Duke amid inquiry into alleged racial preferences
The Trump administration is freezing $108 million in research funding to Duke University as the federal government accuses the institution of racial discrimination in the form of affirmative action, according to a person familiar with the matter.
US economy rebounds 3% in the second quarter
The U.S. economy expanded at a surprising 3% annual pace from April through June, bouncing back at least temporarily from a first-quarter drop that reflected disruptions arising from President Donald Trumpβs trade wars.
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