Politics

County Commissioners Agree To Approve $1.6 Billion Budget

Mecklenburg County Commissioners have decided to approve the County Manager's recommended budget for the next fiscal year.

NC Magistrates Can Now Opt Out Of Performing Marriages

Magistrates in North Carolina can now opt out of performing same-sex marriages because of religious objections.

45 Residents Speak At Mecklenburg Budget Public Hearing

People packed a public hearing Wednesday night to tell commissioners what they think about Mecklenburg County's $1.6 billion budget.

Davidson Commissioners Support Efforts To Stop I-77 Toll Lane Project

A new resolution to stop the I-77 toll lane project, but some say it doesn't go far enough.

City Council Passes Civil Liberties Ordinance

Racial profiling and police interactions: front and center in Charlotte. City council voted unanimously to pass a civil liberties ordinance Monday night.

City Council Passes Budget, Despite Disagreements

Council members were divided 7 - 4 on the $2.13 billion funding package.

Councilman David Howard Announces Mayoral Campaign

Third-term City Councilman David Howard opened his campaign headquarters Thursday on West Morehead Street in west Charlotte.

Scott Stone Announces Mayoral Campaign

Another Republican is officially running for Mayor. Scott Stone announced his candidacy Wednesday.

NC Legislature Overrides Veto On 'Ag-Gag' Bill

North Carolina's Ag-gag bill is now law. The State House and Senate voted to override Governor McCrory's veto Wednesday.

Legal Battle over Commission Meeting Prayer Moves Forward

It's round two in the legal battle over prayer at Rowan County Commission meetings.

Rand Paul Meets With Local Supporters

The road to the White House in 2016 continues its path through South Carolina. Senator Rand Paul attended a barbecue in Rock Hill with the York County Republican Party Friday.

McCrory Will Veto Religious Exemption Bill

A veto battle may be in the works over a religious exemption bill in the North Carolina legislature.

No Take Hike In County Manager's Budget Plan

For the third year in a row, property taxes will not increase under the budget recommended by the Mecklenburg County Manager.

Clinton Targets GOP On Equal Pay

The Democratic Presidential candidate took jabs at Republicans during a campaign stop in Columbia, South Carolina Wednesday afternoon.

NC Senate Passes 72-Hour Abortion Bill

Women who want to get an abortion in North Carolina are closer to having to wait 72 hours.

County Manager: CMS May Have to Look to State for Proposed Budget

Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio presents her budget to the Board of Commissioners Thursday, including a recommendation on what CMS should get.

City Council Approves Property Tax Hike

The City of Charlotte is closing in on a solution for a $22 million budget deficit, and it comes with a property tax increase.

Prayer Problems in Lincoln County Surface at Meeting

The County Commissioners adopted a policy Monday that allows all religions to pray at commission meetings.

SC Senator Lindsey Graham to Announce Presidential Bid

Senator Graham says the world is falling apart, and he can keep Americans safer.

City Council Questions City Manager's Budget Plan

Discussions over Charlotte's next budget are not progressing like city leaders hoped. Council members discussed all of their options for making up the $22 million shortfall Monday.