Politics

Council Member Speaks Out After Low Budget Meeting Turnout

A City Council member is blasting Charlotte residents for not showing up to a public hearing on the city's budget.

Huntersville Commissioners Want More Information on I-77 Toll Lane

The town board approved a resolution Monday night, asking the state for more information on an added clause in the contract.

City Council Explores Options to Cover $22 Million Deficit

During a special workshop Wednesday, members asked City Manager Ron Carlee about options like selling city-owned land, and cutting funding to non-profits.

Commissioners Overturn Controversial Health Benefits Plan

Gaston County Commissioners are changing course on a plan to give themselves extended health benefits.

50 Union Co. Firefighters Hoping To Keep Their Jobs

Nearly 50 firefighters in Union County are holding out hope they can keep their jobs. Union County Commissioners are standing behind Weddington residents who are fighting to keep their only fire department open.

Special Report: Local Man Risks His Freedom In Fight For Medical Marijuana

A local man is risking being arrested to share his personal story about why North Carolina needs medical marijuana.

City Manager's Budget Plan Includes Service Cuts, Tax Hike

Making up for Charlotte's $22 million budget shortfall could save some homeowners money. The city manager presented his complicated budget Monday night.

Ben Carson, Famed Neurosurgeon, Running for President

Ben Carson, retired neurosurgeon turned conservative star, has confirmed that he will seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2016.

Gaston Co. Commissioners Approve Health Benefits, Taxpayers Outraged

Some taxpayers in Gaston County are outraged that County Commissioners voted to give themselves extended health benefits on the taxpayers dime.

Senate Approves First Female African-American Attorney General

President Obama nominated Lynch in November, but a battle over an unrelated bill put her nomination on hold.

Gov. McCrory Lobbies for Road, Education Upgrades

Governor McCrory is lobbying for nearly $3 billion in bonds that would help upgrade roads and education facilities.

President Fields CLT Women Questions on Pay Gap

President Obama fielded questions at the Uptown library ImaginOn from Charlotte women and bloggers.

Cats to Shut Down Lynx Blue Line Service During Obama Visit

President Obama's visit Wednesday afternoon is expected to cause travel headaches starting around lunch time.

Hillary Clinton: I Want to Stand Up and Fight

President Obama hasn't endorsed Hillary Clinton for President, but he does say she'd make a great Commander in Chief. The former Secretary of State made several campaign stops in Iowa Tuesday.

City Council Approves Spending $1M to Replace Coliseum Seats

Charlotte is looking at a massive budget shortfall, but Monday, City Council approved spending nearly $1 million to replace the seats at Bojangles Coliseum.

Presidential Visit Brings Traffic Trouble

Charlotte rush hour traffic is bad enough, but throw a presidential visit into the mix and you've got another level.

City Council Considers Possible Budget Cuts

Charlotte's budget shortfall has grown to nearly $22 million. City Council is looking at ways to cut costs.

Rand Paul Begins Presidential Campaign

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul is running for President, and says he is ready to fix Washington.

City Council Considers 2016 Strategic Focus Area

It looks like Charlotte's budget battle will not take the focus off City Council's five priorities for 2016.

Senator Ted Cruz Brings Presidential Campaign To Rock Hill

The race for the White House in 2016 officially made its way to the Carolinas.one space Texas Senator Ted Cruz held a town hall meeting in Rock Hill Friday.