Politics

Mecklenburg & Union Counties Revisit Border Dispute

A battle is brewing again over the border between Union and Mecklenburg counties. The issue was first brought up in 2001 but never resolved.

Lesion Removed from Jill Biden's Eyelid was Non-Cancerous

A lesion removed by surgeons last week from first lady Jill Biden’s left eyelid was a non-cancerous growth, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, physician to President Joe Biden, said Wednesday.

Flavored Cannabis Marketing is Criticized for Targeting Kids

As cannabis shops proliferate across the country, concerns are growing over the packaging and marketing of flavored cannabis that critics say could entice children to partake.

Biden to Tour California Storm Damage, See Recovery Efforts

President Joe Biden is set to tour damage and be briefed on recovery efforts after devastating storms hit California in recent weeks, killing at least 20 people and causing destruction across 41 of the state's 58 counties.

1st Black Woman Serving In North Carolina Legislature Dies

Annie Brown Kennedy, an attorney who was the first Black woman to serve in the North Carolina General Assembly, has died at age 98, a family member said.

NC Attorney General Josh Stein Announces Run for Governor

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein has announced a bid for governor in 2024.

Court to Hear Appeal of Ex-Officer in Murder of George Floyd

An attorney for Derek Chauvin is planning to ask an appeals court Wednesday to throw out the former Minneapolis police officer's convictions in the murder of George Floyd.

Trump To Be Joined By Graham, McMaster At January Event In South Carolina

Former President Donald Trump will be joined by two high-profile South Carolina supporters — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Gov. Henry McMaster — at his first public 2024 presidential campaign event in the early voting state later this month.

On King's Holiday, Daughter Calls For Bold Action Over Words

The Rev. Bernice King, who leads The King Center in Atlanta, said leaders — especially politicians — too often cheapen her father’s legacy into a “comfortable and convenient King” offering easy platitudes.

House GOP Demands Visitor Logs In Biden Classified Docs Case

House Republicans are demanding the White House turn over all information related to searches that have uncovered classified documents at President Joe Biden’s home and former office.

Hundreds Attend MLK Day March and Wreath Laying Sunday

Charlotte's celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior began Sunday with a march and wreath laying.

AP: More Classified Documents Found At Biden's Home By Lawyers

Lawyers for President Joe Biden found more classified documents at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, than previously known, the White House acknowledged Saturday.

Trump Organization to be Sentenced for Tax Fraud, Faces Fine

The stiffest penalty Donald Trump’s company could receive when it is sentenced Friday by a New York judge for helping its executives dodge taxes is a $1.6 million fine — not even enough to buy a Trump Tower apartment.

Biden Political Future Clouded by Classified Document Probe

On Thursday, Biden's political outlook veered into more uncertain territory after Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to investigate the Democratic president's handling of classified documents.

Suspect Charged With Murder in Assassination of Japan's Abe

Japanese prosecutors formally charged the suspect in the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with murder, sending him to stand trial, a court said Friday.

Governor Roy Cooper Bans TikTok & Other Apps On State Devices

Cybersecurity professionals have identified TikTok and WeChat as high-risk applications due to their lack of sufficient privacy controls and connections to countries that sponsor or support cyber-attacks against the United States.

Late Pentagon Chief Ash Carter to be Honored at Service

President Biden and past and present U.S. officials are honoring the late Ash Carter, who as defense secretary opened the way for women to fight in combat and for transgender personnel to serve, at a memorial service Thursday at Washington National Cathedral.