Mecklenburg Co. manager recommends tax increase as part of proposed budget
The Mecklenburg County manager recommends a 0.96-cent increase in the tax rate. The budget also includes more money for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
Trump meets with Syria's interim president, a first between the nationsβ leaders in 25 years
President Donald Trump has met with Syriaβs interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such encounter between the two nationsβ leaders in 25 years.
EPA plans to drop limits on some 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of so-called forever chemicals in drinking water.
North Carolina justice sworn in after long battle over result
North Carolina Democratic Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs has been sworn in to a new term after her Republican rival challenged the results over six months.
Inflation cooled again last month as grocery and gas prices fell, few signs of tariff impact yet
Inflation may have picked up slightly last month as President Donald Trumpβs widespread tariffs kicked in, a trend economists expect will become more visible in the coming months.
Trump is in Saudi Arabia on the first leg of his 4-day Mideast trip
President Donald TrumpΒ kicked offΒ a four-day Middle East tripΒ on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, putting the focus on sealing economic agreements with a key Mideast ally while shared concerns aboutΒ Iranβs nuclear programΒ and the war in Gaza dragging on in the background.
Group of advocates, residents weigh in on Charlotte's $3.6B budget
Charlotte City Council will soon decide how to spend its $3.6 billion dollar budget. In a council meeting Monday, 24 residents signed up to speak in front of city leaders about what they believe should be funded.
House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care
House Republicans have unveiled the cost-saving centerpiece of President Donald Trumpβs βbig, beautiful bill.β
Trump signs executive order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costs
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order setting a 30-day deadline for drugmakers to electively lower the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. or face new limits down the road over what the government will pay.
Hamas says it has released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander
Hamas says it has released Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander. There was no immediate confirmation from Israel.
Stocks surge after U.S. and China announce a 90-day trade war truce
U.S. and Chinese officials say they have called a 90-day truce in their trade war, rolling back most of their recent tariff hikes and saying they're planning more talks on resolving trade disputes.
Fewer cargo ships coming into U.S. because of tariffs
Many economists worry the tariffs President Donald Trump implemented could mean higher costs for goods around the world.Β
Trump floats cutting China tariffs to 80% ahead of weekend meeting
President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to de-escalate the trade war.
North Carolina lawmakers focus on guns, immigration and parental rights ahead of a key deadline
Gun access, parental rights and responses to illegal immigration proved recurring topics in legislation approved by at least one North Carolina General Assembly chamber before a key deadline during the two-year session.
Officials plan to revamp the US air traffic control system. Here's a breakdown by the numbers
The Trump administration on Thursday announced anΒ ambitious three-year planΒ to replace the United State's aging air traffic control system.
Trade deal will cut US tariffs on UK cars to 10% and eliminate tariffs on steel and aluminum
President Donald Trump has agreed to cut tariffs on U.K. autos, steel and aluminum in a planned trade deal with Britain, which would buy more American beef and streamline its customs process for goods from the United States.
Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon general
President Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., as his nominee for surgeon general.
Republican concedes long-unsettled NC court election to Democratic incumbent
The Republican challenger for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat has conceded last Novemberβs election to the Democratic incumbent.
Supreme Court allows Trump ban on transgender members of the military to take effect while lawsuits proceed
Supreme Court allows Trump ban on transgender members of the military to take effect while lawsuits proceed.
President Trump participated in a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada | Watch on demand
President Trump participated in a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada.
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