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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WCCB Charlotte’s Political Contributor, Mary C. Curtis addresses North Carolina’s stance on race relations and law enforcement with Rising’s Terrance Bates.
... CHARLOTTE, NC — After voting down the Non-Discrimination Ordinance Monday evening, people are still debating the issue. Mary C. Curtis talks with Terrance about what the Charlotte law would have done, how the vote was broken down, and how the issue relates to same-sex marriage. Curtis also gives input on...
It’s hard to imagine the world without Dori Maynard in it. She leaves an incredible legacy and has touched so many. You can hear it in the many tributes greeting the news of her death. How did she manage to do so much in 56 years? How could she be...
CHARLOTTE, NC — The Charlotte City Council recently passed a new set of ethics policies. Mary Curtis talks with Terrance about the new rules and provides some perspective on how it updates the previous policies updated in 2010.
... CHARLOTTE, NC: Vice President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx came to Charlotte on Thursday to push “Grow America”, an initiative to buildup America’s infrastructure. Award winning columnist Mary C. Curtis attended the event and talks with WCCB News Rising’s Terrance Bates about the ambitious project.
... CHARLOTTE, NC — North Carolina is one of 26 states to join a lawsuit filed by Texas to stop President Obama’s executive order allowing thousands of undocumented immigrants to apply for work permits and protections. Political Contributor Mary Curtis says the judge’s order isn’t really about the policy itself,...
CHARLOTTE, NC- The Atlanta Journal Constitution has named Charlotte as a “legitimate contender for regional heavyweight status.” WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis talks with Terrance about why the Queen City is considered a top rival for Atlanta.
... CHARLOTTE, NC- Governor Pat McCrory will give his State of the State Address tonight and WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis previews what he plans to talk about. She says in his “Carolina Comeback” speech he may cover the Medicaid expansion plans, transpotation, education and teacher pay. It will be...
In recognition of Black History Month, Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus and Co-Chair Sharon Day have released a statement in which Priebus says that “as we reflect on the generations of African Americans who contributed immensely to the fabric of our country and to the Republican Party, let us...