Politics

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.

Hickory Mayor Found Dead At His Home

Officials say Mayor Rudy Wright was found dead in his home around 2:40pm Thursday.

Charlotte City Council Holds Adjustments Workshop For Proposed Budget

City council members held an adjustments workshop Wednesday to discuss possible changes to the $2.4 billion budget proposal.

Former FBI Assistant Director Talks About Comey Firing

Developing Tonight - We are hearing from former FBI Director James Comey for the first time since President Trump fired him.

Who Will Replace Fired FBI Chief?

Speculation abounds regarding Comey replacement.

A Bill To Raise The SC Gas Tax Could Soon Become Law

For the first time in 30 years, a bill that would raise South Carolina's gas tax could become law.

Key Moments That Led Up To FBI Director Comey’s Firing

President Donald Trump abruptly fired James Comey as director of the FBI in the midst of the law enforcement agency’s investigation into whether Trump’s presidential campaign was connected to Russia meddling in the election.

Timing Of Comey Firing Troubles Intel Chair

The Senate Republican leading the investigation into potential ties between Russia and the Trump campaign says he’s “troubled by the timing and reasoning” behind President Donald Trump’s firing of FBI Director James Comey.

Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey

President Donald Trump abruptly fired FBI Director James Comey Tuesday, saying it was necessary to restore “public trust and confidence” in the nation’s top law enforcement agency following several tumultuous months.

Gastonia Mom Kicked Out of Congressman's Office After Healthcare Complaint

A Gastonia mom says she was kicked out of Congressman Patrick McHenry's office after she went to complain about his healthcare vote. A Facebook video she posted now has over a million views.

Bill To Raise SC Gas Tax Heads Back To State House

A bill that would raise the gas tax in South Carolina to help pay for road improvements will head back to the State House Tuesday.

Fraternal Order Of Police Asks City Council For More Money For Officers

The Fraternal Order of Police are pleading with the Charlotte City Council to provide more money for officers.

Obama Warned Trump About Flynn, Former Officals Say

President Barack Obama warned Donald Trump against hiring Michael Flynn as national security adviser during an Oval Office meeting after the 2016 election, according to three former Obama administration officials.

After Being Fired by Trump, Sally Yates to Testify on Russia

An Obama administration official who warned the Trump White House about contacts between one of its key advisers and Russia is set to speak publicly Monday for the first time about the concerns she raised.

Governor John Kasich Gives Insight On GOP Health Bill

Governor John Kasich (R-OH) says the GOP health care bill has very few resources for Americans and that states will not opt for "ridiculous" high-risk pools that are "unfunded."

Projections: Macron Wins French Presidency By A Large Margin

Political newcomer Emmanuel Macron will be France’s next president, pollsters projected Sunday night, delivering a resounding victory to an unabashedly pro-European former investment banker and strengthening France’s place as a central pillar of the European Union.