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Lawsuits challenging the state’s gay marriage ban could be filed within the next week. Mary C. Curtis looks at how the politics in North Carolina are taking cues from Virginia.
Dozens of people filled into uptown for weekend protests to end conflict in the Middle East. Local demonstrators are calling on the U.S. Government officials to take action. This is a story we’ve been monitoring along with Mary C. Curtis.
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.
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.
