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Trump To Discuss Terrorism Watch List, No Fly Ban With NRA

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will be meeting with the National Rifle Association to discuss ways to block people on terrorism watch lists or no fly lists from buying guns as his party scrambles to respond in the aftermath of the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history.

I-77 Battle Takes Turn to Oust Cornelius Mayor

CORNELIUS, NC -- The ongoing battle over Interstate 77 toll lanes has taken a turn to oust Cornelius Mayor Chuck Travis. The Town Commissioners called an emergency meeting, citing the No Confidence Rule…

Obama: 'Our Mission Is To Destroy ISIL'

President Obama speaks to the media regarding the progress made in the fight against ISIS. "ISIL is on defense," said Obama, using another acronym for the terror group.

9th District Congressional Candidate Calling For Recount

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Tonight Ninth District Congressional Candidate Mark Harris says he wants a recount. Harris lost Tuesday's Republican Primary to Incumbent Representative Robert Pittenger by just 142 votes.Β The Mecklenburg County Board of Elections…

Trump Promises Not To Let GOP Down As Leaders Grow Worried

Donald Trump labored to convince fellow Republicans that he can broaden his appeal and move beyond controversy, tamping down his caustic attacks and divisive remarks in a noticeably muted speech after his final presidential primary wins.

Clinton Seizes Historic Primary Win

Powered by a solid triumph in California, Hillary Clinton declared victory in her yearlong battle for the heart of the Democratic party, seizing her place in history and setting out on the difficult task of fusing a fractured party to confront Donald Trump.

Hillary Has Delegates to Win Democratic Nomination

Striding into history, Hillary Clinton will become the first woman to top the presidential ticket of a major U.S. political party, capturing commitments Monday from the number of delegates needed to win the Democratic nomination.

Trump Defends Veterans Donations

Donald Trump is lashing out at the media for trying to account for millions of dollars he claimed to raise for veterans' groups. The 5.6 million dollars came from an event Trump hosted…

Mecklenburg Co. Manager Presents 2017 Budget

CHARLOTTE, NC-- The recommended fiscal year 2017 budget would mean no tax rate increase for the fourth year in a row. The Mecklenburg County Manager presented the $1.6 billion budget to County Commissioners…

Trump Reaches The Magic Number To Clinch Nomination

Donald Trump on Thursday reached the number of delegates needed to clinch the Republican nomination for president, completing an unlikely rise that has upended the political landscape and sets the stage for a bitter fall campaign.

City Council Agrees Not To Raise Property Taxes

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Charlotte's budget battle may mean some higher fees, tut tonight we know it will not include a property tax hike. City manager Ron Carlee's budget recommended a less than half cent…

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