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WCNC Charlotte's political show. Where power and politics collide. Sundays at 11 a.m. with @bentnews. Want to be on the show? Contact @JNorcrossNews

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@wcnc25 Jan 2023
TILLIS SPEAKS: NC Sen. Thom Tillis told @Bentnews the White House needs to answer regarding documents found at the residences and offices of not just Pres. Biden, but also former Pres. Trump and former VP Pence: wcnc.com/article/news/politi… @FlashpointWCNC
'They all need to be held accountable' | Sen. Tillis calls for crackdown on classified material

'They all need to be held accountable' | Sen. Tillis calls for crackdown on classified material

Sen. Tillis calls for independent investigations into recent classified document discoveries

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Councilman Braxton Winston has been selected as Charlotte’s new Mayor Pro Tem in a unanimous vote by city council. Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera declined a nomination in support of Winston. @wcnc
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UPDATE: 81 out of 168 precincts have reported counts so far. Mayor Lyles is still in the lead by more than double of Sarachaga-Bilbao’s votes. All 4 Democrats are taking the lead for at-large seats. Incumbent Tariq Bokhari has just taken lead for District 6. @wcnc
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@wcnc19 Jul 2022
BREAKING | House passes same-sex marriage bill in retort to Supreme Court, but is almost certain to stall in the evenly split Senate READ MORE: wcnc.com/article/news/nation…
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HAPPENING NOW: The TSAC is meeting over how @CATSRideTransit is moving forward. We're hearing there is going to be changes to bus routes following the hundreds of absences by CATS employees. Today: Over 90 absences Follow this thread for live updates. @wcnc
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@NBCNews24 Jun 2022
BREAKING: House passes the most expansive gun legislation in nearly 30 years, sending it to President Biden for his signature. nbcnews.to/3HSzPpn
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@wcnc24 Jun 2022
BREAKING: Roe V. Wade overturned by Supreme Court in landmark decision wcnc.com/article/news/nation…
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion

The Supreme Court decision ends nearly 50 years of federally guaranteed access to abortion and will have long-term consequences for reproductive health.

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@wcnc23 Jun 2022
Justice Clarence Thomas wrote for the majority that the Constitution protects "an individual’s right to carry a handgun for self-defense outside the home.” wcnc.com/article/news/nation…
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Gov. Henry McMaster has won the Republican nomination for governor in South Carolina's primary election, according to the Associated Press, and will face Joe Cunningham, who is projected to win the Democratic primary, in November wcnc.com/article/news/politi…
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@wcnc12 Jun 2022
JUST IN: A group of bipartisan senators has reached an agreement on gun control and has announced an outline for new legislation. wcnc.com/article/news/nation…
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BREAKING: The @CLTCityCouncil has PASSED the #2023FiscalYearBudget. What does this mean? -No tax increase. -Pay raise to City employees. -50 cent raise for hourly parking in #Uptown & #SouthEnd. You'll now pay on Saturdays. -$ to electrify City vehicles. @wcnc
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Former Governor Pat McCrory says he lost fair and square, congratulates Ted Budd and Cheri Beasley, says it’s time to do an evaluation of the Republican Party. @wcnc
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@NBCNews5 May 2022
NEW: President Biden names Karine Jean-Pierre as the new White House press secretary, replacing Jen Psaki. Jean-Pierre will be the first Black woman to hold the position, as well as the first openly gay press secretary. nbcnews.to/3KOWAL5
Biden names Karine Jean-Pierre as White House press secretary

Biden names Karine Jean-Pierre as White House press secretary

She will succeed Jen Psaki, who has served in the role since the beginning of the administration.

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CITY MANAGER BUDGET PRESENTATION: Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones is about to present his proposed fiscal year 2023 budget. I’ll have the big takeaways tonight on @wcnc @ 11. Follow this tweet thread for live updates:⬇️
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@wcnc7 Apr 2022
CONFIRMED: #KetanjiBrownJackson has just been confirmed to the Supreme Court, making history as the first Black woman confirmed to the highest court in the U.S.: wcnc.com/article/news/nation…
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Sen. Tillis is a “no” vote on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
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@SenThomTillis30 Mar 2022
My statement on #SCOTUS nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson:
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Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, the first woman to hold that position, has passed away from cancer at the age of 84. The following statement on her passing was shared by her family:
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Mecklenburg County commissioners set to recommend Wilhelmenia Rembert to fill Mecklenburg County Commissioner Ella Scarborough’s seat. The board will officially vote on Rembert Tuesday, March 15. @wcnc
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#New: Former Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon filed to run for a #CLTCC At-Large position, the elections office tells me. He resigned in 2014 after he was caught on camera and later admitted to taking a series of bribes totaling around $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. @wcnc
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Here is the list of those who applied to replace the absence of Commissioner Scarborough. @wcnc
Leigh Altman (@leighaltman) profile pictureLeigh Altman@leighaltman2 Mar 2022
I look forward to the interview process and hearing each #BOCC candidate's vision for @MeckCounty. This will not be an easy choice given the caliber of applicants. I sincerely thank each person who stepped forward to offer themselves to serve this wonderful community.
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