President Trump Signs Executive Order, Could Ban TikTok in 45 Days
The order will ban the social media app from operating in the U.S. in 45 days if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company, ByteDance.
Republicans Push Kanye 2020, But Will It Really Hurt Biden?
Kanye Westβs unlikely White House bid is getting help qualifying for presidential ballots in key states from Republicans around the country, fueling suspicions heβs being pushed to run by allies of President Donald Trump hoping to siphon support away from Joe Biden.
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis Introduces A Bankruptcy Relief Bill For Landlords And Tenants
Republican Senator Thom Tillis introduced a bill that would change bankruptcy law to be more flexible providing relief to landlords and tenants amidst the pandemic, according to a news release.
Gov. Cooper: Trump's Coronavirus Strategy 'Nonexistent'
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Thursday during an interview with The Associated Press that President Donald Trumpβs administration still lacks a sufficient strategy to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
New York Attorney General Seeks To Dissolve The NRA
New Yorkβs attorney general sued the National Rifle Association on Thursday, seeking to put the powerful gun advocacy organization out of business over allegations that high-ranking executives diverted millions of dollars for lavish personal trips, no-show contracts for associates and other questionable expenditures.
Carolina Panthers Launch Voter Engagement Initiative As Bank Of America Stadium Serves As Early Voting Site
The Carolina Panthers and the Carolina Panthers Player Impact Committee are launching "Your Vote Counts," a nonpartisan initiative that aims to educate, register and mobilize voters in the Carolinas.
Trump Considering Giving Convention Speech From White House
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that heβs considering delivering his Republican convention acceptance speech from the White House after his initial plans to hold the event in two battleground states were foiled by coronavirus concerns and health restrictions.
Mecklenburg Co. Leaders to Consider "Compliance Ambassadors" to Enforce Mask Mandate
Wednesday night Mecklenburg County Commissioners will consider a new approach to enforcing the state's mask mandate. "Compliance Ambassadors" could be recruited to visit businesses and observe how the rules are being enforced.
POLITICAL WRAP: Plans Changing Again for RNC in Charlotte; Stimulus Debate
This month's Republican National Convention in Charlotte will be closed to the press. A convention spokesperson cites social distancing requirements and resulting capacity restrictions.
Trump Says He Will Act To Ban TikTok In U.S. As Soon As Saturday
President Donald Trump said he will take action as soon as Saturday to ban TikTok, a popular Chinese-owned video app that has been a source of national security and censorship concerns.
Tracking The Coronavirus In The Carolinas
New information is being released daily about the coronavirus and the impacts it's causing in the Carolinas.Β WCCB's Digital Team will continue to update this story as new numbers are reported.
Former GOP Presidential Candidate Herman Cain Dies At 74
Herman Cain, former Republican presidential candidate and former CEO of a major pizza chain who went on to become an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump, has died of complications from the coronavirus. He was 74.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Additional Restrictions On Restaurants And Other Businesses Amidst Pandemic
Gov. Henry McMaster today announced that all previously recommended guidelines for restaurants and other establishments that attract groups of people are now mandatory. The governorβs Executive Order establishing these new measures will go into effect Monday, August 3.
Charlotte City Council to Consider Resolution on Racial Reconciliation
Charlotte City Council will consider a resolution on racial reconciliation next month. Advocates want the city to apologize for past policies and invest in efforts to improve upward mobility for African-Americans.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Limits Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages After 11pm Due To Coronavirus
With actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 beginning to have impact, Governor Roy Cooper is doubling down on prevention measures with Executive Order 153 stopping the sale of alcoholic drinks in restaurants, breweries, wineries, and distilleries at 11 pm. North Carolina bars that are currently closed will remain closed. This order will take effect Friday, July 31.
POLITICAL WRAP: Unemployment Benefits; Latest on Race for White House
Millions of jobless Americans are waiting on Congress to decide whether to extend a $600 weekly boost to unemployment benefits. Republicans are proposing another $1200 stimulus check, while offering unemployment benefits that would replace a laid-off worker's wages by up to 70 percent.
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.Β Officials say this could help combat the spread of the coronavirus.Β Β
Spectrum Center To Serve As Early Voting Site For 2020 Elections
For the first time in its history, Spectrum Center, home of the NBAβs 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.
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