Politics

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.

Supreme Court Steps Back from NC Voting Law

Disapproving voters called it the most restrictive voter law in the country

Local Breweries File Lawsuit With The State Over Sale Limits

The Olde Mecklenburg and NoDa Breweries have filed a lawsuit with the state claiming sale limitations are unconstitutional.

Tomorrow Voters Will Decide The GOP Candidate For The SC 5th Congressional District Race

On Tuesday, voters will head to the polls to decide which Republican candidate will represent their party in the 5th Congressional District race.

US: Syria Is Burning Bodies To Hide Proof Of Mass Killings

The United States accused Syria on Monday of executing thousands of imprisoned political opponents and burning their bodies in a crematorium to hide the evidence.

US Prosecutors To Push For More, Harsher Punishments

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is directing federal prosecutors to pursue the most serious charges possible against the vast majority of suspects, a reversal of Obama-era policies that is sure to send more people to prison and for much longer terms.

Trump Threatens To Cancel Briefings For Sake Of Accuracy

President Donald Trump lashed out in a series of tweets Friday morning amid a firestorm over the abrupt firing of FBI Director James Comey, defending the shifting narrative and timeline his administration has offered for the decision.

Senate GOP Gives Initial OK To N. Carolina Budget Proposal

Senate Republicans gave initial approval to their budget proposal Thursday and prevailed over Democrats who favored new Gov. Roy Cooper's plan, voting to extend the GOP's recent broad tax cuts that keep benefiting corporations and the highest wage earners.

Highlights of North Carolina State Senate's Budget Bill

Highlights of the $22.9 billion budget for North Carolina state government for the 2017-18 fiscal year tentatively approved Thursday by the state Senate.