Mary C. Curtis: 2020 Democratic Presidential Field
The long list of Democratic presidential candidates continues to grow...though it is way too early to judge, how is the field shaping up?
Trumpβs Choice To Replace Nielsen Focuses On Southern Border
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has resigned amid President Donald Trumpβs growing frustration and bitterness over the number of Central American families crossing the southern border.
Cherie Berry, The 'Elevator Lady,' Won't Seek Re-Election
Five-term incumbent Commissioner of Labor Cherie K. Berry announced today that she would not seek a sixth term in 2020.
Gastonia One Step Closer To Multi-Million Dollar Sports Complex
Dreams of a revitalized downtown Gastonia are closer to becoming a reality, the city council says.
NCGOP Chairman, Several Others Indicted In Federal Corruption Probe
A federal criminal indictment unsealed today in the Western District of North Carolina charges the founder and Chairman of a multinational investment company, a company consultant and two North Carolina political figures with public corruption and bribery, for their alleged participation in a bribery scheme involving independent expenditure accounts and improper campaign contributions.
Second Woman Recounts Unwanted Touching By Biden
Aides to Joe Biden are striking a more aggressive tone as the former vice president faces scrutiny over his past behavior toward women.
AP Sources: Trump Considers Adding βImmigration Czarβ
As he threatens to shut down the southern border, President Donald Trump is considering bringing on a βborderβ or βimmigration czarβ to coordinate immigration policy across various federal agencies, according to four people familiar with the discussions.
Trump Threatens To Close Border With Mexico Next Week
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to close the nationβs southern border, or large sections of it, next week if Mexico does not halt illegal immigration at once.
Trump Backs Off Proposal To Cut Special Olympics Funds
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he was backing off his budget request to eliminate funding for the Special Olympics, reversing course on a proposal that was unlikely to be approved by Congress after days of bipartisan criticism.
Legal Hemp, Pot's Look-Alike, Creates Quandary For Police
Federal legalization of hemp arrived in the U.S. late last year and expanded an industry already booming because of the skyrocketing popularity of CBDs, a compound in hemp that many see as a health aid.
Teachers Raises & School Security Top Priorities in Proposed CMS Budget
Superintendent Dr. Clayton Wilcox pitched his $1.6 billion plan to the school board on Tuesday night. He wants the county to kick in nearly $70 million more than last year.
Advocates: Getting Rid Of Entire ACA Could Mean Death For Some
Access to doctors and medicine could undergo an alarming disruption if courts decide to undo the Affordable Care Act.
New Battle for Control Over the I-77 Toll Lane Project
There's a new battle for control over the controversial I-77 toll lane project. Local lawmakers filed a bill on Monday that would give control of the contract to Governor Roy Cooper.
Avenatti Charged With Trying To Extort Millions From Nike
Michael Avenatti, the pugnacious attorney best known for representing porn actress Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Donald Trump, was arrested Monday on charges that included trying to shake down Nike for as much as $25 million by threatening the company with bad publicity.
Muellerβs Russia Probe Report Rules Out Criminal Collusion
Special counsel Robert Mueller did not find evidence that President Donald Trumpβs campaign βconspired or coordinatedβ with Russia to influence the 2016 presidential election but reached no conclusion on whether Trump obstructed justice, Attorney General William Barr declared. That brought a hearty claim of vindication from Trump but set the stage for new rounds of political and legal fighting.
Presidential Hopeful Pete Buttigieg Campaigns Across South Carolina
He's a millennial from the Midwest, who some say represents the future of the Democratic party. Mayor Pete Buttigieg met with voters in Rock Hill on Saturday.
NC Picks New Elections Board Members In Tainted County
The North Carolina county at the heart of a ballot-collection scandal that forced a new congressional election is getting a clean slate of elections overseers.
Mueller Concludes Russia-Trump Probe; No New Indictments
Special counsel Robert Mueller on Friday turned over his long-awaited final report on the contentious Russia investigation that has cast a dark shadow over Donald Trumpβs presidency, entangled Trumpβs family and resulted in criminal charges against some of the presidentβs closest associates.
Sheriff says Privilege at Play After Complaints About Speed Trap in Cornelius
Sheriff Garry McFadden isn't backing down after a speed trap caused controversy in Cornelius. Neighbors think they were targeted, while the Sheriff says privilege is at play.
Former State Rep. Rodney Moore Booked On Charges Related To Campaign Finance Fraud
Former state Rep. Rodney Moore of Charlotte was indicted on Monday by a Mecklenburg County grand jury. Also included in the indictment is Moore's campaign treasurer, Tammy Neal.
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