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CHARLOTTE, NC — The race for Charlotte Mayor is over as Democrat Jennifer Roberts beat out Republican Edwin Peacock for the title Tuesday evening. WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis is here to weigh in on the victory and talk about what’s next.

CHARLOTTE, NC — School diversity, student reassignment, busing and magnet schools are all hot topics in the conversations happening between CMS board members. WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis is with us to discuss how some of the proposed changes could affect your child’s school.

CHARLOTTE, NC — Everyone is breaking down the debate last night between the Democratic Presidential hopefuls, plus there is a Superintendent controversy brewing right here in Charlotte. Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis is with us this morning to take a look at the performances last night during the debate, and talk about the upcoming expiration of CMS

CHARLOTTE, NC — Flooding across South Carolina has the state making national headlines, and that means all eyes are also now on the Governor. How you secure the necessary pieces, both on a state and federal level, to help the state recover quickly and effectively could make or break a political career. Political Contributor Mary

CHARLOTTE, NC — Illegal immigration once again has lawmakers in Raleigh at odds with the people in Charlotte. A new bill would restrict forms of ID for non-citizens and ban counties and cities from having policies limiting how much law enforcement could ask about immigration status. WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis is with us to discuss

CHARLOTTE, NC — The Pope is making history by addressing the American people directly for the first time. The last time a Pope was on U.S. soil was Pope Benedict VI back in 2008. WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis is with us this morning to discuss what the Pope’s visit means to Catholics in North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, NC — The Republican mayoral nominee has been chosen for Charlotte’s upcoming general election, but a run-off is now in place to decide which candidate will get the nomination for the Democrats. WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis discusses the run-off happening between current Mayor Dan Clodfelter and Jennifer Roberts and the impact it

CHARLOTTE NC–Voting in Charlotte Mayoral Primary is underway, but that’s not the only race on the ballot. Political Contributor Mary Curtis stops by to break down the current early voting numbers and how the candidates are hoping to fire up the bases.

CHARLOTTE, NC — Early voting in Charlotte’s mayoral primary will begin tomorrow, and it’s a packed race with six Democrats but only two Republicans. WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis discuss the candidates this morning, and provides some details on the issues being debated.