Jane Calvert has spent 25 years championing John Dickinson, a lesser-known Revolutionary War figure. Known for not signing the Declaration of Independence, Dickinson was a key voice against British taxation and wrote “The Liberty Song.” Despite his contributions, he sought peace with Britain and abstained from the independence vote.
Shopping, dining and drinking alcohol in Mecklenburg County will now cost you more. The tax rate rises to 8.25% for retail purchases in Mecklenburg County.
Changes to federal student loans that are expected to affect millions of student loan borrowers are taking effect as of July 1.
Hear from the newly appointed Charlotte mayor as he becomes the 60th mayor of the city.
The Supreme Court is upholding state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people.
The Supreme Court has erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that's more than 50 years old.
Duke Energy is the latest utility to bow to pressure from the Trump administration to cancel offshore wind leases in return for money.
The Supreme Court has upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
Monday's 5-4 decision leaves in place laws in more than half the states and the District of Columbia that permit mailed ballots to arrive and be counted days after an election, provided they're postmarked by Election Day.
Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands to potential deportation.
The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
The president hosted a rally on Washington's National Mall, including a series of flyovers by stealth bombers, music from military bands, and Lee Greenwood singing “God Bless the USA.”
The Chairman of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners released a statement on the appointment of attorney Rob Harrington as Charlotte's interim mayor.
The Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran. Tuesday's vote comes as lawmakers warily watch President Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve the conflict. It was the 10th time the Senate has tried to advance a war powers resolution.
One of the defendants, a former U.S. Marine Corps reservist convicted of opening fire during the July 4 demonstration outside the Prairieland Detention Center near Dallas, was sentenced to 100 years in prison, the maximum punishment.
Robert Harrington has been selected as the interim Mayor of Charlotte. He will serve the rest of Vi Lyles' term.
Wearing Mexico’s soccer jersey, Merlin waddled into a news conference ahead of President Claudia Sheinbaum and quickly became a star.
President Donald Trump has now endorsed both Republican candidates for governor in South Carolina.
Five applicants vying to be the next mayor of Charlotte interviewed in front of city council Thursday afternoon.
Former President Barack Obama formally opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday with a call to defend democracy.
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