Trump announces 25% tariff on India and unspecified penalties for buying Russian energy
President Donald Trump says he'll impose a 25% tariff on goods from India, plus an additional import tax because of Indiaβs purchasing of Russian oil.
NC will allow private school staff with permits to carry guns on campus
By the end of the year, it will be legal for a person with a concealed permit to carry a gun on a private school campus in North Carolina. Governor Josh Stein vetoed the bill, but the Republican led legislature has the power to over ride him to push legislation to law.
Anson County commissioners hold meeting to discuss future of animal shelter
Emergency Management is now responsible for Animal Control until the county can figure out a long-term solution. Shelter director, Maureen Lett, thinks the move could be detrimental to the animals.
Trump EPA moves to repeal finding that allows climate regulation
President Donald Trumpβs administration has proposed revoking a scientific finding that's long been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
Wiley Nickel exits NC Senate race the day after Roy Cooper announces candidacy
Former U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel has decided to quit his bid for a Senate seat in North Carolina after Democrat Roy Cooper announced his candidacy. Nickel endorsed Cooper on Tuesday.
As Trump shows off his golf courses for Britain's leader, crisis in Gaza looms
U.S. PresidentΒ Donald TrumpΒ once suggested hisΒ golf course in ScotlandΒ βfurthers" the U.S.-U.K. relationship.
Tariffs threaten Asian beauty product boom in US
In the United States, Korean cosmetics, or K-beauty for short, have dominated the trend. But South Korea is facing a looming 25% tariff that could put a damper on that growth.
Changes to how overseas NC military members vote
North Carolina election officials have made some major changes to overseas and military voting rules following a court ruling.
Former NC Governor Roy Cooper appears to announce Senate run
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper appears to be running for Senate.
Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools
The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction and other programs.
'South Park' co-creator jokes he's 'terribly sorry' over premiere that drew White House anger
"South Parkβ co-creator Trey Parker has briefly responded to anger from the White House over the season premiere of the animated series.
Rep. Ralph Norman set to enter SC governor's race
Republican congressman Ralph Norman, among House's most conservative, is entering South Carolina's 2026 governor's race.
NC Congresswoman leads letter demanding release of $5.5B in approved education funds
North Carolina Congresswoman Alma Adams led the letter, signed by 93 other House Dems. Thursday's letter is a follow-up to the first letter sent on July 10th.
Trump signs bill to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid, public broadcasting funding
President Donald Trump signed a bill ThursdayΒ canceling about $9 billionΒ that had been approved for public broadcasting and foreign aid.
Trump's order to block 'woke' AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbots
Tech companies selling AI to the federal government now face a new challenge: proving their chatbots aren't "woke."
RNC Chairman Michael Whatley plans to run for Senate in NC with Trump's backing
Michael Whatley, chairman of the national Republican Party, plans to run for an open Senate seat in North Carolina in 2026, with the blessing of President Donald Trump.
Former NC Gov. Roy Cooper expected to announce US Senate run
Sources tell us an official announcement is expected soon. It would give Democrats their top senate recruit ahead of the mid-term election next year.
Trump's new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas
President Donald Trump has unveiled an βAI Action Plan" shaped by Silicon Valley tech leaders who supported his campaign.
City of Charlotte hires law firm to investigate claims of unethical behavior on City Council
WCCB Charlotte obtained a letter of retention sent to the city from the law firm Cranfill Sumner, confirming the group will investigate the matter at a rate of $300 per-hour.
Federal funding cuts impact Charlotte's PBS station WTVI
Recent cuts to federal funding by the Trump Administration are set to hit public broadcasting hard. Lawmakers just approved $1.1 billion to be taken away from PBS and NPR stations across the nation.
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