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He Said, She Said, We Said, You Said

For the latest Weekend Watch Party, our critics cued up “His Girl Friday,” Howard Hawks’s fast-paced 1940 newspaper comedy about a big-city editor and the ace reporter who also happens to be his ex-wife. The romantic, journalistic and political high jinks that drive the picture defy easy summary, but there...

Mary C. Curtis: Wisconsin Holds Primary During Pandemic

CHARLOTTE, NC — Despite a global pandemic, people lined up at the polls to cast their votes in Tuesday’s Wisconsin primary. The state supreme court blocked democratic governor Tony Evers’ bid to delay it until June. Political contributor Mary C. Curtis weighs in on the election and whether or not...

POLITICAL WRAP: Plans for RNC Amid Coronavirus Concerns

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Mayor Vi Lyles putting a question mark around RNC 2020 in Charlotte. Could that pit the city, CDC, and state officials against the president? WCCB Charlotte political contributor Mary C. Curtis has more in the web video above.

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Mary C. Curtis: How U.S. Governors and Mayors Are Fighting Coronavirus

CHARLOTTE, NC — Governors and mayors across the country including the Carolinas have taken a lead role in confronting the coronavirus pandemic. Many are giving day-to-day updates and holding press conferences to keep you informed. WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis weighs in on how different leaders are responding.

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Future Of Democratic Debates, Is The Stimulus Package Enough?

CHARLOTTE — Are the Democratic debates over because of the Coronavirus Pandemic? Apparently, Joe Biden hopes so. Right now, there are no debates on the April schedule between the former Vice President and Senator Bernie Sanders. And, last week, Biden said, “I think we’ve had enough debates and we should...

An escape from reality is tempting, but America needs truth from its leaders

It was selfish to even ask the question: Will Broadway turn the lights back on in a month, as promised? Turns out that’s doubtful, despite a goal of an April 12 reboot. Those tickets I had scored are worthless either way, since that particular show in previews, “Hangmen,” has announced...

White House and Senate Agree on $2 Trillion Stimulus Deal

CHARLOTTE, NC — The white house and senate leaders reach a $2 trillion dollar stimulus deal to help Americans strained by the coronavirus outbreak. Political contributor Mary C. Curtis is breaking down what the deal means for you.

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POLITICAL WRAP: Trump Coronavirus Briefings; Burr Ethics Controversy

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – President Trump went off on a reporter last week. Are his daily briefings on coronavirus reassuring the public? And Richard Burr sold up to $1.7 million in stock just before the market started crashing. Click for more with WCCB Charlotte Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis.

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The Heat: Impact of COVID-19 on U.S. Election

Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden dealing a crushing blow to rival Bernie Sanders, all but clinching the party’s nomination. Sanders meantime refusing to bow out, says he’s staying in the fight. All this as the coronavirus takes center stage, threatening to upend the election. We begin our coverage with CGTN’s...

Mary C. Curtis: Biggest Takeaways from Tuesday’s Primaries

CHARLOTTE, NC — Despite the coronavirus, voters still turned out for Tuesday’s primaries in three states. Former vice president Joe Biden sweeping victories in Florida, Illinois and Arizona building his lead over Bernie Sanders in the democratic presidential race. Our political contributor Mary C. Curtis discusses the biggest takeaways from...

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