Politics

Why Trump's First Foreign Tour Is Unusual

Trump sets off after 119 days in office -- later than any other president in the last 50 years.

Black Political Caucus Holds Debate For Democrat Mayoral Candidates

Community members packed Reeder Memorial Church off Beatties Ford Road Thursday night for the the Black Political Caucus Mayoral debate, and had a lot of questions for the candidates.

Company Behind I-77 Toll Lane Project Facing More Fines

The company behind the controversial I-77 toll lane project is facing a second fine.

Former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker Talks About Appointment Of Robert Mueller

Former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker says he thinks the appointment of Robert Mueller for Russian probe is a good thing for the White House.

Former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker Speaks On Comey Memos

WCCB's Morgan Fogarty spoke with former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker in reference people in the FBI keeping notes.

President Trump Assails 'Witch Hunt' After Naming Of Special Counsel

President Donald Trump lashed out at the appointment of a special counsel to investigate allegations that his campaign collaborated with Russia to sway the 2016 election, tweeting Thursday that it is “the single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history!”

Former FBI Director Mueller to Lead Trump-Russia Probe

Robert Mueller has been given sweeping power to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign, an acknowledgment of growing public demands to place the politically charged inquiry into the hands of an outside investigator with bipartisan respect.

Governor Cooper Attends Sealed Air Ribbon Cutting In West Charlotte

Governor Cooper celebrated the opening of Sealed Air's new global headquarters in west Charlotte.

Worst Treatment Ever, Trump Grumbles; Dems Demand Deep Probe

Surrounded by multiplying questions, President Donald Trump complained Wednesday that “no politician in history” has been treated worse.

Senator Thom Tillis "Doing Well" After Collapsing During Race

UPDATE: Senator Tillis posted a video message on Twitter letting everyone know he is fine. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina collapsed during a Washington, D.C., race Wednesday morning and has been taken away by ambulance.

Mary C. Curtis: Comey's Memo, Trump's Russia Meeting

President Trump allegedly asked then FBI Director James Comey to end the bureau's investigation into then National Security Advisor Michael Flynn.

NC Values Coalition Criticizes Governor Cooper Over LGBT Protections

A conservative group that supported H-B-2 is criticizing Governor Roy Cooper's plans to improve protections for LGBT people in North Carolina.

NE CLT Neighbors Fighting Proposed Golf Entertainment Complex

Some neighbors in Northeast Charlotte are fighting a proposed development near I-85 and Mallard Creek Church Road. It could bring a golf entertainment complex and hundreds of apartments next to their homes.

GOP Runoff To Replace SC’s Mulvaney Too Close To Call

The runoff election for the Republican GOP nomination to replace Mick Mulvaney in South Carolina’s 5th District was too close to call Tuesday night, with the slightest of margins separating the contenders.

CMS Works on Student Assignment Before Vote

Many parents say the board of education is not responding to their input as a final vote looms.

Former NC Senator Sentenced For Mishandling Campaign Funds

A former North Carolina senator has received an eight-month prison sentence for charges stemming from allegations that he diverted campaign funds for personal use.

Report: Trump Asked Comey To Shut Down Flynn Investigation

The White House disputed a report Tuesday that President Donald Trump asked former FBI Director James Comey to shut down an investigation into ousted national security adviser Michael Flynn.

Trump Defends Sharing Terrorism ‘Facts’ with Russians

President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his right to share “facts pertaining to terrorism” and airline safety with Russia, saying in a pair of tweets he has “an absolute right” as president to do so.