Mary C. Curtis: RNC Convention Plans Moving Ahead
Charlotte moving forward with plans to host the RNC, but is it time to reconsider? WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis has more on the local debate.
City Council Vote on Security Money for RNC Turns into Debate About Future of Convention
Some controversy as Charlotte City Council approves a $50 million grant to fund security for the Republican National Convention. Some council members say the city needs to re-think plans to host the convention.
The Latest: North Carolina Schools To Remain Closed For Rest Of School Year, Remote Learning To Continue, New Budget Proposal Announced
Governor Roy Cooper announced on Friday that public schools will remain closed for the duration of the school year, with remote learning continuing, along with a $1.4 billion budget proposal to help the state with coronavirus relief.
POLITICAL WRAP: President Trump Ramps Down Coronavirus Briefings; Plans for Next Stimulus
President Trump ramps down his daily briefings, after controversial remarks about using disinfectants to fight coronavirus. And will his opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden, be able to get his message out with so much attention on the virus?
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Extends Stay At Home Order Through May 8th, Plans Three Phase Lifting Of Restrictions Based On Virus Trends
Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 135 extending North Carolina’s Stay At Home order through May 8. The orders extending closure of restaurants for dine-in service and bars and closure of other close-contact businesses are also extended through May 8.
City Of Concord Approves CARE Funds For Local Charities, Creates COVID-19 Assistance Website
At a special meeting on April 21, the Concord City Council approved designating over $131,000 of federal CARES Act dollars to local agencies that are assisting Concord residents with critical needs.
North Carolina Political Operative McCrae Dowless Now Facing Federal Fraud Charges
The political operative already accused in state court of absentee ballot fraud during a 2018 North Carolina congressional election now faces federal charges of fraudulently receiving Social Security benefits while getting paid for political work, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Mary C. Curtis: Reopening NC & Relief Bill for Small Businesses
WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis talks about the plans to reopen North Carolina and the relief bill on the way to help small businesses.
Senate Approves $500B Virus Aid Deal; Sends To House
A nearly $500 billion coronavirus aid package flew through the Senate on Tuesday after Congress and the White House reached a deal to replenish a small business payroll fund and provided new money for hospitals and testing. It now goes to the House.
Trump Vows To 'Temporarily Suspend Immigration' Into The US
Returning to a divisive issue at a time of national crisis, President Donald Trump says he will sign an executive order “to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States” because of the coronavirus.
York County Approves $225 Million in Local Incentives for Panthers
A touchdown for the Carolina Panthers, scoring $225 million in local incentives on Monday night for their new Rock Hill headquarters and practice facility. It comes on top of more than $100 million in state incentives.
Gov. Henry McMaster Opens Public Beach Access, Limited Retail Businesses
Recognizing the impact of COVID-19’s impact to South Carolina’s economy, Governor Henry McMaster today announced the creation of accelerateSC, a coordinated economic revitalization plan involving small and large business leaders, healthcare professionals, local government officials, and education professionals.
N.C. House Speaker Urges Governor Cooper To Allow NASCAR Race In Charlotte Memorial Day Weekend
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) is urging Governor Roy Cooper to amend his executive orders related to the Covid-19 pandemic to allow NASCAR to host racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway without fans on Memorial Day Weekend.
POLITICAL WRAP: Calls to "Reopen NC" and Small Business Stimulus Program Runs out of Money
The political and medical battle continues over when to re-open the states, with President Trump tweeting to "liberate," backing protests in states led by Democratic governors. And will there will be a second round of stimulus money for small business loans?
Ex-Trump Lawyer Cohen To Serve Out Prison Sentence At Home
President Donald Trump’s former lawyer and longtime fixer Michael Cohen will be released from federal prison to serve the remainder of his sentence in home confinement because of the coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump Gives Governors 3-Phase Plan To Reopen Economy
President Donald Trump gave governors a road map Thursday for recovering from the economic pain of the coronavirus pandemic, laying out “a phased and deliberate approach” to restoring normal activity in places that have strong testing and are seeing a decrease in COVID-19 cases.
Small Business Lending Program On Hold After Reaching Limit
The government’s lending program for small businesses is on hold.
Despite What You Are Seeing Online, Feds Say You Don't Have To Repay Your Coronavirus Relief Money
Videos and online reports claiming that millions of Americans will have to repay the relief checks they receive from the federal government under the $2.2 trillion coronavirus economic recovery bill are not true.
Mary C. Curtis: Battle Escalates Between Trump, Governors
President Trump, governors clash over who has the power to reopen the economy. Political contributor Mary C. Curtis gives her thoughts on the debate.
President Donald Trump Halts U.S. Payments To The World Health Organization
President Donald Trump says he has directed a halt to U.S. payments to the World Health Organization pending a review of its warnings about the coronavirus and China.
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