Politics

Mary C: Charlotte Election Results

Democrat Vil Lyles beat out Republic mayoral candidate Kenny Smith to become Charlotte's first female African American to take the city's top office.

Trump Meets with Chinese President Xi

The relationship between the U.S. and China is strong and it will be even better in the future.

Fresh, New Faces Roll to Victory in Charlotte City Council Elections

Mayor-elect Vi Lyles will take office alongside several fresh, new faces on city council. Voters elected a younger, more diverse group to lead the city.

2017 Election Results: Vi Lyles (D) Wins Charlotte Mayoral Race

Here are the 2017 election results in North Carolina.

Trump Issues New Warning to North Korea

North Korea has been put on notice as President Trump issues new threats to Pyongyang and it's nuclear program.

A Look at the Winners and Losers of the Top U.S. Races

Democrats swept Virginia and New Jersey’s governor’s races, incumbents came out on top in several big-city mayoral races and voters in Maine said they wanted to join 31 other states in expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.

Vi Lyles Declares Victory in Charlotte Mayoral Race

Democrat Vi Lyles is the projected winner of the Mayoral race over Republican Kenny Smith.

Salisbury Continues Battle with Violent Crime

The city has seen two murders in the last four days.

Today Is Election Day, Polls Open Until 7:30pm

Today is election day and polls will be open from 6:30am until 7:30pm.

In Seoul, Trump Calls for North Korea to Make a Deal

In a striking shift of tone, President Donald Trump abandoned his aggressive rhetoric toward North Korea on Tuesday, signaling a willingness to negotiate as he urged Pyongyang to “come to the table” and “make a deal.”

Gearing Up for Tuesday's Election

Nearly 36,000 people voted early in Mecklenburg County, ahead of tomorrows general election.

Latest JFK Files Say No Evidence Found Of CIA Link To Oswald

Newly released government documents regarding John F. Kennedy’s assassination say allegations that Lee Harvey Oswald was connected to the CIA were “totally unfounded.”

President Trump to Tour Asia

President Trump is preparing leave for a wide-ranging tour of Asia. Items such as trade discussions will be on the agenda but the one issue that will hover over his visit is likely to be North Korea.

Female Lawmakers Allege Harassment by Colleagues in House

For years, Republican Rep. Mary Bono endured the increasingly suggestive comments from a fellow lawmaker in the House. But when the congressman approached her on the House floor and told her he’d been thinking about her in the shower, she’d had enough.

Trump Nominates Jerome Powell To Be Next Fed Chairman

President Donald Trump tapped Jerome Powell on Thursday to replace Janet Yellen as Fed chair when her term ends in February, choosing a moderate member of the Fed’s board who has backed Yellen’s cautious approach to interest rate hikes.

GOP Unveils New Details About Proposed Tax Cut Plan

House Republicans on Thursday unveiled a tax cut plan that would slash the corporate rate and lower the personal taxes of most Americans but also limit a cherished deduction for homeowners, as President Donald Trump and the GOP seek to deliver on the first tax revamp in three decades.

CMS Bond Package On The Ballot For Voters

Nearly a billion dollars in school bonds are on the ballot in Mecklenburg County next week and the county promises you won't pay for it. CMS officials say the money is desperately needed for overcrowded schools, but not everyone is on board.

One Week, Mayoral Candidates Discuss Three Key Issues

CHARLOTTE, NC -- It's one week until election day, and mayoral candidates are making final efforts to get your vote. It comes at a time unlike any other. City…

Russia Probe Now Centers on Aide Offered Clinton ‘Dirt'

A former Donald Trump campaign aide described by the White House as a low-level volunteer was thrust Monday into the center of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation, providing key evidence in the first criminal case connecting Trump’s team to alleged intermediaries for Russia’s government.