CHARLOTTE, NC — This week, North Carolina will take a step toward reopening the state. Governor Roy Cooper says phase one of reopening starts Friday. WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis breaks down the plan and what it means moving forward.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Growing pressure on states to reopen, amid continued protests. Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will lift the state’s “home or work” order, with North Carolina set to enter phase one by the end of the week. And Presidential candidate Joe Biden breaks his silence on a sexual assault allegation from a former Senate
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CHARLOTTE, NC — Charlotte still planning to host the Republican National Convention in August amid a global pandemic. But is it time to pull the plug? WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis has more on the local debate.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – “Not worth the time and effort.” President Trump ramps down his daily briefings, after controversial remarks about using disinfectants to fight coronavirus. Is the President now pivoting to his re-election strategy? And will his opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden, be able to get his message out with so much attention on the virus?
CHARLOTTE, NC — More COVID-19 relief is coming from a $480 billion dollar package for small businesses. There’s also money for hospitals and testing. The bill moves from the senate to the house where it is expected to be voted on Thursday. South Carolina made the move to lift restrictions for some businesses. WCCB political
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The political and medical battle continues over when to re-open the states, with President Trump tweeting to “liberate,” backing protests in states led by Democratic governors. And will there will be a second round of stimulus money for small business loans? A $349 billion rescue program ran out of money Thursday, just two weeks
On the Charlotte Talks Local News Roundup … We take a look at the latest on the coronavirus outbreak and its impact in Mecklenburg County and beyond. We’ll have the latest on the number of cases and deaths in our area and whether those numbers are beginning to decline. Earnings are in and Charlotte-based Bank of America’s profits were cut in half this
North Carolina is never content playing second fiddle to any other state, for good or ill. Of course, that would be the case during a pandemic and its aftermath. A partial list: Any politicians out there being accused of taking advantage for personal gain? Check. Questions on how states will accommodate voters skittish about choosing
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CHARLOTTE, NC — President Trump is now walking back on his words that he has absolute authority to decide when its time to reopen the economy. The president now says he will leave it to governors to determine when to reopen states. Political contributor Mary C. Curtis weighs in on the debate.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Rising tension between business leaders and health officials about when to re-open. And new data showing how minorities are at higher risk for Coronavirus infections and death. Click above for more with our political contributor, Mary C. Curtis.
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