CMS Officially Hires New Superintendent
Phase II of the controversial CMS student assignment plan is just beginning, as many Charlotte communities cry out for equity in education.
Official: Trump Briefed On Potentially Compromising Report
Top intelligence officials last week told President-elect Donald Trump about an unsubstantiated report that Russia had compromising personal and financial information about him, a U.S. official said Tuesday.
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks N.C. Legislative Redistricting And Special Election
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted the State of North Carolina’s request to delay a lower court’s direction in Covington v. North Carolina, halting requirements for the state to redraw state legislative districts and conduct a special election in 2017.
Trump son-in-law Kushner to take senior White House role
President-elect Donald Trump's influential son-in-law, Jared Kushner, will join the White House as a senior adviser, according to two people briefed on the decision. He's taking a broad role that could give him sway over both domestic and foreign policy.
AP-NORC Poll: Americans high on Obama, divided on his legacy
More than half of Americans view President Barack Obama favorably as he leaves office, a new poll shows, but Americans remain deeply divided over his legacy. Fewer than half of Americans say they're better off eight years after his election or that Obama brought the country together.
Joe Biden To Donald Trump: Grow up
During a PBS interview Vice President Joe Biden said President-elect Donald Trump needs to "grow up," adding "it's time to be an adult" to his message.
Judges Decide To Keep North Carolina Election Law Blocked
A law North Carolina Republicans approved scaling back the new Democratic governor's control over election boards won't be enforced until his legal challenge to it is resolved, state judges decided Thursday.
Governor Cooper's Inauguration Events Postponed Due To Winter Weather
Officials announced Thursday that Governor Roy Cooper's inauguration events will be postponed due to winter weather concerns.
Obamacare Fight Impacting North Carolina
The future of Obamacare took center stage on Capitol Hill today. A fired up President Obama met with Democrats to try and save the health care law. Meantime, Republicans talked repeal and replace.
SC Legislator Indicted On Domestic Violence Charges
A South Carolina legislator accused of beating his wife was indicted Wednesday on charges that could net him up to 25 years in prison.
Governor Cooper Pledges To Expand Medicaid, Despite State Law
North Carolina's new Democratic governor says he'll seek to expand Medicaid under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, even though a state law prevents him from seeking expansion unilaterally.
Auto Industry's Relationship With Trump Takes Dramatic Turn
The auto industry's relationship with President-elect Donald Trump took a dramatic turn Tuesday as Ford Motor Co. decided to shift investment dollars targeted for Mexico to the U.S., while Trump threatened General Motors with a tax on some imported small cars.
Cooper Sworn In As Governor
Roy Cooper was sworn in as the 75th Governor of North Carolina in a ceremony just after midnight on Sunday, January 1st, 2017.
Moving Day At The White House
How does the White House staff move in the new First Family so quickly?
Judge Issues Restraining Order After Cooper Files Legal Action
A temporary win for Governor-elect Roy Cooper Friday after a judge blocks the GOP revamping of the Election Board. Cooper filed a legal challenge to the new law earlier Friday.
Some Power Restored To North Carolina's Gov.-Elect, For Now
A North Carolina judge granted a small victory to the state's incoming Democratic governor on Friday, temporarily blocking a law by Republican lawmakers stripping him of control over elections in a legislative power play just weeks ago.
Governor-Elect Cooper Takes Action Over Alleged Legislative Overreach
Governor-elect Roy Cooper announced Friday that actions are being taken against the NC Legislature in response to Senate Bill 4.
US Gives Detailed Look At Russia's Alleged Election Hacking
The U.S. has released its most detailed report yet on accusations that Russia interfered in the U.S. presidential election by hacking American political sites and email accounts.
Incoming NC Governor Tells McCrory Staffers, Jobs End Sunday
The incoming administration of Gov.-elect Roy Cooper is already giving notice to stalwarts of Gov. Pat McCrory's administration that they're being replaced and shouldn't show up for work next week.
US Slaps Sanctions On Russia, Expels 35 Diplomats
President Barack Obama has imposed sanctions on Russian officials and intelligence services in retaliation for Russia's interference in the U.S. presidential election by hacking American political sites and email accounts.
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