CHARLOTTE, NC — Syrian refugees are a hot topic across the nation and world, and they will be the focus when North Carolina’s Government Oversight Committee meets today. Governor McCrory is among 34 governors asking the federal government to stop resettlement of refugees in the U.S. The request comes after investigators say one of the Paris attackers may have made his way into France disguised as a Syrian refugee. WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis joins us this morning to discuss the request and what it could mean for our state and our country.

CHARLOTTE, NC — Fighting crime in the Queen City comes at a cost, and now CMPD Chief Kerr Putney is asking the city for more officers to help the cause. WCCB Charlotte Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis is with us this morning to talk about Chief Putney’s recent request and the problems with local recruitment.

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 Superintendent Ann Clark’s contract.

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 C. Curtis stops by to explain, and talk about the success Governor Nikki Haley has had throughout these difficult times.

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 the bill, and what it means for Charlotte and the state.

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 and around the Bible belt.