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Local News Roundup: Recapping the NC primary and reflecting on the Buffalo mass shooting

The North Carolina primary this week was full of stories, including the seeming end of Pat McCrory’s political career, a decisive loss for U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn and some surprises in the Democratic City Council race. Sheriff Garry McFadden kept his seat in Mecklenburg County, and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles won her primary. People around […]

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Mary C. Curtis: Wisconsin Holds Primary During Pandemic

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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 it was the right decision.

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POLITICAL WRAP: Coronavirus Impact on Presidential Campaigns

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The coronavirus pandemic is impacting the race for the White House. Georgia and Louisiana have postponed their primaries, while other states still plan on voting Tuesday. But they will make adjustments, such as moving voting locations in or near senior living centers. Sunday night’s democratic primary debate did not have an audience. Both candidates had a

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Will Bernie Keep Momentum; Counting Delegates

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Joe Biden hopes South Carolina can save his campaign. But after Bernie Sanders’ big win in Nevada, is there any stopping his momentum? The Democratic Socialist is gaining ground in the Palmetto State, as moderate democrats fight to see who can emerge as a challenger to Sanders. Click above for more with WCCB Charlotte Political Contributor Mary C.

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