South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Announces All Schools Will Remain Closed Through April
Students will not return to South Carolina classrooms until at least the end of April.
North Carolina GOP Chair: Convention Still On For Charlotte
The Republican National Convention in Charlotte and the North Carolina GOP convention are on as scheduled later this year for now despite uncertainty over the new coronavirus, the state partyβs top leader says.
POLITICAL WRAP: Trump Coronavirus Briefings; Burr Ethics Controversy
President Trump went off on a reporter last week. Are his daily briefings on coronavirus reassuring the public?Β And Richard Burr sold up to $1.7 million in stock just before the market started crashing.
Rand Paul Is First Senator To Report A Positive Test For Coronavirus
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. The Republican is the first member of the Senate to report testing positive.
Income Tax Filing Deadline Moved To July 15th From April 15th
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the Trump administration has decided to push the income tax filing date to July 15 from April 15.
Senators Sold Stock Before Coronavirus Fears Caused Steep Market Losses
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., sold as much as $1.7 million in stocks just before the market dropped in February amid fears about the coronavirus pandemic.
Gabbard Ends Long-Shot 2020 Bid, Throws Support To Biden
Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard suspended her presidential campaign on Thursday, ending a long-shot effort that saw her feuding with Hillary Clinton and raising fears among Democrats that she would mount a third-party 2020 bid.
Q&A: What Does 90-Day Tax Payment Delay Mean For Filers?
The Trump administration has announced that most individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their federal tax bills for 90 days as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Mary C. Curtis: Biggest Takeaways from Tuesday's Primaries
Our political contributor Mary C. Curtis gives her analysis on Tuesday's primaries.
White House Seeks $850 Billion Economic Stimulus For Virus Response
President Donald Trump wants the government to send checks to Americans in the next two weeks in an effort to curb the economic cost of the coronavirus outbreak, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday.
US Moves Nearer To Shutdown Amid Coronavirus Fears
Officials across the country curtailed many elements of American life to fight the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, with health officials recommending that groups of 50 or more donβt get together and a government expert saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed.
POLITICAL WRAP: Coronavirus Impact on Presidential Campaigns
The coronavirus pandemic is impacting the race for the White House. And Sunday night's democratic primary debate did not have an audience.
"Bigger Than Any One Of Us": Biden, Sanders Focus On Pandemic During Debate
Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders were united in their criticism of President Donald Trump's response to the fast-moving coronavirus, though they differed on how they themselves would tackle the crisis during Sunday night's democratic presidential debate.
Worst Day On Wall Street Since 1987 As Virus Fears Spread | PHOTOS
The escalating coronavirus emergency sent the stock market Thursday into its worst slide since the Black Monday crash of 1987, extending a sell-off that has now wiped out most of Wall Streetβs big gains since President Donald Trump took office.
With Primary Concession, Holley Wins Democratic Lt Gov Nod
North Carolina voters are poised to make history in November electing an African American as lieutenant governor for the first time now that a legislator won the Democratic nomination.
Mary C. Curtis: What's Next After Biden's Big Night
Another big Super Tuesday for democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden. Political contributor Mary C. Curtis talks about the results and if Bernie Sanders should consider dropping out the race.
Volunteer Fire Departments Fighting to Stay Open Amid Funding Issues
Two long-time volunteer fire departments are fighting to stay open in Mecklenburg County. Department leaders got a chance to make their case to County Commissioners on Tuesday night.
Parents Upset About Plan to Cut Number of Classrooms at New High Schools
CMS leaders are defending plans to cut the number of classrooms in three new high schools. Parents accuse the district of breaking its promise to voters who passed the 2017 bond.
Dow Suffers Steepest Drop Since 2008 Financial Crisis, Oil Prices Crash | PHOTOS
Stocks went into a steep slide Monday on Wall Street as a combination of coronavirus fears and a crash in oil prices spread alarm through the market, triggering the first automatic halt in trading in over two decades to let investors catch their breath.
The Oil Market Meltdown And Its Global Impact
A clash of two oil titans - Saudi Arabia and Russia - is sending shock waves through energy markets, with wide-ranging implications for consumers and oil companies, including those in the No. 1 producing country, the United States.
