Politics

Patrick Cannon Will Learn Fate Next Week

The ex-mayor's sentencing hearing is Tuesday. One of Charlotte's top defense attorneys talks with WCCB about the one thing Cannon shouldn't do in the courtroom next week.

Mecklenburg County Prepares for Same-Sex Marriages

A federal judge appears ready to strike down North Carolina's ban, following a landmark decision by the Supreme Court.

Experts: Same-Sex Marriage Debate Could Sway NC Senate Race

Same-sex marriage is one of the topics North Carolina Senator Kay Hagan and challenger Thom Tills sparred over in their second live debate Tuesday night.

NAACP Speaks Out on Voter ID Law

North Carolina's new voter ID law is under intense scrutiny. The Charlotte NAACP is warning voters to be on the lookout for voter intimidation scams.

Parents Weigh In on Sales Tax for Teacher Pay

A last-ditch effort to raise support for a tax hike for teacher raises. A quarter-penny sales tax will be on the November ballot in Mecklenburg County.

Attorney General Eric Holder Resigns

After six years on the job, Eric Holder is resigning as head of the Justice Department.

Mary C. Curtis: Minority Voters Sought In NC Senate Race

Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis has been monitoring the NC senate race and says candidates Thom Tillis and Kay Hagan are looking to attract minority voters.

Congress Approves President's ISIS Plan

Congress has signed off on President Obama's plan, and he's reiterating Thursday night that U.S. troops will not have a combat role on the ground.

Military Commander Open to U.S. Troops on Ground to Fight ISIS

The White House quickly responded saying the U.S. will not deploy ground troops in a combat role.

U.S. Gaining Support to Fight ISIS

About 40 nations have agreed to join the coalition against the terror group. Several countries have even pledged ground troops to fight ISIS.

Former FBI AD Reacts to President's ISIS Strategy

He says it's good the President is addressing the need to take on the ISIS threat, but has concerns at the amount of details given in Wednesday's speech.

Mary C. Curtis: Political Implications Of President Obama's Plan To Defeat ISIS

President Obama is coming to prime time with plans to defeat the threat of Isis and discuss what the US intends to do about it, with or without congressional approval.

President Obama to Address Nation on ISIS Strategy

Wednesday, President Obama will share his plan to deal with ISIS with the entire country. The President met with Congressional leaders Tuesday.

President Obama to Lay Out ISIS Strategy

President Obama will meet with Congressional leaders Tuesday to lay out his strategy to defeat ISIS. He'll tell his plan to the country on Wednesday.

Kay Hagan and Thom Tillis Meet for First Debate

Democratic Senator Kay Hagan and Republican Challenger Thom Tillis met in the first of three debates Wednesday night in Raleigh.

Sotloff Family Speaks Out About ISIS Murder

The White House confirms video showing the beheading of Steven Sotloff is real.

Three Americans Detained in N. Korea 'Getting Desperate'

The Obama Administration says it is doing what it can to secure the releases of three Americans being held in North Korea.

Hundreds Rally For Higher Minimum Wage

Moral Monday on Labor Day has minimum wage at the forefront. Hundreds of people showed up in Uptown Charlotte calling for a rise in North Carolina's minimum wage.