After CPAC in Washington, Republican Party leaders are not yet uniting on an opponent for Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Lent is underway and it’s a solemn time in the church calendar. Columnist Mary C. Curtis is connecting the observance of Lent to the crisis in Ukraine. Some world leaders can take the time during Lent to do deep thinking of their own. Internationally, Curtis says President Putin needs to give up
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The CIAA Education Day kicks off for 5,000 students in the Charlotte area at the Convention Center. It’s one of the many benefits of keeping the tournament in town. Columnist Mary C. Curtis explains why the tournament is so sought after. The crowds are expected to contribute up to $40 million to
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Soledad O’Brien poses the broad question, “What does it mean to be black in America?” It comes off the heels of the Michael Dunn verdict in Florida. Columnist Mary C. Curtis was at the town hall meeting; it was a discussion that could have gone all night. O’Brien discussed race issues in
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CHARLOTTE, NC: Governor Pat McCrory announced an increase in base pay for new teachers. Washington Post columnist and local political writer Mary C. Curtis talks with Terrance Bates about why some are criticizing the Governor’s plan.
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February in Charlotte means a month of arts, remembrance, and honors. Mary C Curtis is giving us a tour of where it’s all happening. The Blumenthal Performing Arts helped produce ‘”The Mountaintop“, which is being performed at the Booth Playhouse through March 2. It centers around Martin Luther King Jr’s last speech before his
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Washington Post columnist, Mary C. Curtis, joins Rising with some perspective on Tuesday’s State of the Union. Congressmen feel that the President needs to work with them, not go around them. In his address, President Obama said he will use executive action to pass bills if necessary. Much of his focus was
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Charlotte, N.C.- A Grand Jury decides not to indict the CMPD officer, accused of killing unarmed man Jonathan Ferrell. Tuesday’s decision leaves mixed emotions for both sides. Washington Post Columnist Mary C. Curtis joined Rising to break down what’s next in the case.
Grand Jury Won’t Indict Officer Randall Kerrick, but Case Is Far From Over Read More »
Charlotte, N.C.- Today, President Obama will announce a $140 million initiative at NC State, focused on hi-tech manufacturing innovation. The president says manufacturing is one way to get the country’s economy back on track. Washington Post columnist Mary C. Curtis joined Rising to discuss the president’s visit and how North Carolinians will welcome him.
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nbsp; Charlotte, N.C.- Former Congressman Mel Watt is now heading the Federal Housing Finance Agency, but his promotion leaves voters in the 12th Congressional District with no one to speak on their behalf. Mary Curtis joined Rising today to talk about the politics of choosing Watt’s successor.
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