NC Attorney General's Office: First Open Public Forum To Address Racial Inequality
The North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity will hold its first session where the public can comment on Tuesday morning, according to a news release.
North Carolina Group Asks Judge To Stop Touch-Screen Voting
The North Carolina NAACP has asked a judge to bar the use of a touch-screen voting machine in several counties due to what it says are heightened risks associated with using them during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mecklenburg County Leaders Prohibit Alcohol Sales After 11pm
Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio has announced a new proclamation that prohibits the sale of alcohol at bars and restaurants in the Charlotte area after 11pm. Officials say this could help combat the spread of the coronavirus.
Spectrum Center To Serve As Early Voting Site For 2020 Elections
For the first time in its history, Spectrum Center, home of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, will serve as an early voting site in the upcoming 2020 elections. Spectrum Center was approved as a polling site Tuesday night by the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections.
Republicans Outline Trimmed-Back Agenda For 2020 Convention
President Donald Trump is set to be officially renominated in a shrunken Republican convention next month that’s been truncated to four hours in Charlotte, North Carolina, before the GOP show moves on to Florida.
Kanye West Criticizes Harriet Tubman At His Political Rally
Rapper Kanye West, in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate, ranted against historical figure Harriet Tubman on Sunday, saying the Underground Railroad conductor “never actually freed the slaves, she just had them work for other white people,” comments that drew shouts of opposition from some in the crowd.
N.C. Elections Order Could Mean More Early Voting Sites
North Carolina’s top elections administrator on Friday ordered that counties open a minimum number of early in-person voting sites this fall as a way to buttress ballot access during the COVID-19 pandemic. They’ll also have to be open on otherwise optional voting weekends.
CMS Students To Return To Classroom For Two Weeks Then Go To Virtual Learning On August 31st
CMS students will rotate in and out of the classroom for the first two weeks to meet the teacher and get materials then the students will transition completely to virtual learning on August 31st.
Trump’s Grand GOP Convention Plans Shrink As Virus Surges
President Donald Trump’s plans for a grand convention keep shrinking, as the Republican National Committee announced Thursday it is sharply restricting attendance on three of the four nights of its convention in Jacksonville, Florida, next month.
North Carolina Prosecutor Ends Probe Of Ex-Congressional Candidate
A former North Carolina congressional candidate won’t face state charges in an absentee ballot fraud investigation that’s already led to indictments against his hired political operative and a new election, a local prosecutor said on Wednesday.
Gov. Cooper Announces Back To School Plan That Requires Students And Staff To Wear Masks, Extends Phase 2 For At Least Three More Weeks
North Carolina public schools will open for in-person instruction under an updated Plan B that requires face coverings for all K-12 students, fewer children in the classroom, measures to ensure social distancing for everyone in the building, and other safety protocols.
Mary C. Curtis: NC Schools Will Reopen in August
Governor Roy Cooper announced North Carolina schools will reopen in August. Political contributor Mary C. Curtis has a breakdown of the governor's plan.
Trump Administration Rescinds Rule That Barred Foreign Students From Taking Classes Online This Fall
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
POLITICAL WRAP: How Soon Should Students Return to School?
The debate over school re-openings intensifies, amid a rise in coronavirus cases. It comes as new data shows nearly one in four American teachers are at higher risk of serious illness if they contract coronavirus.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Prohibits Alcohol Sales At Bars And Restaurants After 11pm In Attempt To Reduce Coronavirus Cases
To help reduce the transmission of COVID-19 between young adults in South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster today announced that the sale of alcoholic beverages in all bars and restaurants throughout the state will be prohibited after 11:00 PM each night.
South Carolina Will Pay Postage For All Mail-In Ballots In November
The South Carolina State Elections Commission has agreed to provide prepaid return postage for all absentee ballots by mail this November.
North Carolina Republicans Holding Annual Convention Online
North Carolina Republicans are holding their annual convention online after COVID-19 health concerns led a top state health official to recommend GOP activists not gather in person.
Mecklenburg County Commissioners Pass Stricter Mask Requirements
Mecklenburg County Commissioners voted Tuesday night to pass stricter mask requirements as coronavirus cases continue to rise in the county.
Union Co. Health Department Links 16 COVID Cases To Marvin Ridge High School Graduation Ceremony
The Union Co. Health Department is confirming a new COVID cluster. 16 positive coronavirus cases all with one link: the people attended the Marvin Ridge High School graduation ceremony. The NC Governor ordered in-person ceremonies not to happen, but school board members pushed forward anyway.
Debate Continues Over Confederate Monuments in Charlotte Area
The debate continues over the future of Confederate monuments in the Charlotte area. It comes as two men and a juvenile are accused of defacing a Confederate statue in Cornelius early Monday morning.
