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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s Republican versus Republican in Raleigh. Governor Pat McCrory is showing some differences of opinion with members of his own party. Political contributor Mary C. Curtis answers the question: Is McCrory flexing his independent muscle?

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A federal judge is hearing arguments for and against the legality of North Carolina’s voter ID law. Supporters say it will reduce voter fraud. Critics says it disenfranchises minorities. WCCB News Rising Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis has been covering the legal debate.  She weighs in on the arguments.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-   The Supreme Court’s ruling on employee healthcare plans and contraception is sparking a lot of discussion online; but will the high emotions translate into higher voter turnout this fall? WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis is taking a closer look at the “Hobby Lobby” case.

  CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One-thousand arrests and counting is the word from the NAACP since Moral Monday protests began last summer. Protesters are focusing on registering voters before the November elections. Political Columnist Mary C. Curtis says things will get interesting.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mayor Dan Clodfelter says thousands of jobs leaving our area for South Carolina is really not that big of a deal. Still, it has many wondering if there’s a budding business battle brewing. Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis separates reality from rhetoric.

  CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Local lawmakers are calling it a sneak attack. They’re describing the NC Senate finance bill that puts the fight to control Charlotte-Douglas International back on the front burner. WCCB Political Contributor and Washington Post Columnist Mary C. Curtis joined Rising to breakdown the impact this debate could have on you and

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A right hand to the bible and a guilty plea seals the deal for former Mayor Patrick Cannon.   While he reached a plea agreement with the U.S. attorney’s office, what’s next remains to be seen.   Our Political Contributor, Mary c. Curtis, is looking at what’s ahead for the rest of

CHARLOTTE, N.C.- The Charlotte City Council is expected to take a straw vote on the 2015 budget adjustments Wednesday. Our political contributor Mary C. Curtis also sat down with Mayor Clodfelter. She joined Rising to offer thoughts about the Mayor’s plan for the city.  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Moral Monday marches are back and protesters are re-energized in their efforts after new rules limiting them were put in place. WCCB News Rising Political Contributor, Mary Curtis, is here with a look at how these protests could potentially impact November elections.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. —  Political Contributor, Mary C. Curtis, talks about how social movement is influencing both the US and Nigerian Politicians to take action. This comes after a plea from a mother of one of the hundreds of kidnapped Nigerian school girls. The plea is encouraging people around the world to rally for their safe return.