Gov. Cooper Signs Gun Safety Executive Directive
Governor Roy Cooper today signed a new gun safety Executive Directive and updated the public on recent action taken to strengthen firearm purchase background checks.
Mecklenburg County Manager Explores Security Upgrades at Government Buildings
New security measures could soon be installed at Mecklenburg County buildings. "Keeping my employees safe is top of mind as well as keeping our visitors safe," said Dena Diorio, the Mecklenburg County Manager.
York County CBD Store Owners Scramble To Sell Hemp Flower Before Ban
York County hemp business owners say they're suing the county for the right to sell hemp flower. The announcement happened hours before a midnight ban on the raw product Wednesday.
UNCC Shooting Survivor Pushes for Gun Laws in Raleigh
A plea for action from a survivor of the UNC Charlotte campus tragedy, on Tuesday. Drew Pescaro speaking to reporters about two bills that are stalled in the State Legislature.
North Carolina Gun Shop Billboard Criticized For Inciting Violence Against 'The Squad' Replaced
The gun shop in North Carolina that was criticized for having a billboard calling four progressive congresswomen "the 4 Horsemen" has replaced the billboard with a sign that gives praise to the First Amendment.
Calls for Gun Reform on Federal and State Level
Federal and state gun reform is on the front of mind for North Carolina politicians. Speaking to a crowd of constituents in Charlotte, Representative Alma Adams called for cutting summer break short for congress.
Governor Cooper Calls For Action On Key Public Safety Bills
Governor Roy Cooper shared the following statement calling onΒ HB86Β andΒ HB454Β to be considered after the weekendβs tragic shootings in El Paso and Dayton.
Trump Vows Action After Shootings, But Gives Few Details
President Donald Trump on Monday condemned weekend shootings in Texas and Ohio as barbaric crimes βagainst all humanityβ and called for bipartisan cooperation to respond to an epidemic of gun violence. He offered scant details on possible action.
Gov. Roy Cooper Signs Executive Order To Block Conversion Therapy Funds
North Carolina's governor has signed an order barring the state health department from using public funds on conversion therapy meant to change young people's sexual orientations.
SBI Agents Arrest Several People After Investigation Into Absentee Ballot Irregularities In Bladen County
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has made several arrests after an investigation into absentee ballot irregularities in Bladen County.
RNC Unveils Logo For Charlotte 2020 Convention
The new official logo for the Charlotte 2020 Republican National Convention was unveiled at the Spectrum Center Thursday, where the event will take place next August.
Democrats Fight Over Health Care, Immigration At Debate
Democrats intensified an acrimonious battle over health care on Wednesday that showcased deep divisions within the party and focused on the dispute between former Vice President Joe Biden and California Sen. Kamala Harris.
Fed Cuts Key Rate In Its First Reduction In More Than A Decade
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday for the first time in a decade to try to counter threats ranging from uncertainties caused by President Donald Trumpβs trade wars to chronically low inflation and a dim global outlook.
McCrae Dowless Indicted On More Charges Related To 9th District Election Fraud
Officials say McCrae Dowless, the political operative who worked for Mark Harris' campaign in the 9th Congressional District Election, has been indicted on several additional charges.
US Government Will Execute Inmates For First Time Since 2003
The Justice Department said Thursday the federal government will resume executing death-row inmates for the first time since 2003, ending an informal moratorium even as the nation sees a broad shift away from capital punishment.
16 Marines Arrested In Migrant Smuggling Investigation
An investigation into Marines accused of helping smuggle migrants into the United States led to the arrest Thursday of 16 of their fellow Marines at Californiaβs Camp Pendleton, just north of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Madoff Seeks Sentence Reduction For Epic Ponzi Scheme
Epic Ponzi schemer Bernard Madoff is seeking an early release from prison after a decade behind bars.
Robert Mueller: I Did Not Clear President Trump Of Obstruction Of Justice
Former special counsel Robert Mueller on Wednesday dismissed President Donald Trumpβs claims that his investigation had exonerated the president of obstructing his probe into Russiaβs efforts to help Trump win the 2016 election.
Mary C. Curtis: The Politics of Robert Mueller's Public Testimony
WCCB political contributor, Mary Curtis, breaks down what democrats and republicans hope to accomplish.
New HB2 Settlement Says People Who Are Transgender Cannot Be Banned From Restrooms Based On Gender
The State of North Carolina cannot use H.B. 142, the law that replaced H.B. 2, to prevent transgender individuals from using public restrooms and other facilities in state government buildings that match their gender under an agreement approved today by a federal court.
