Today in North Carolina
WATCH: Saving the World.....through Media Training?
Source: The Full Bird
Newest data shows 1-2 inches of snow for Triangle, more for eastern NC, by Saturday
WRAL's team of meteorologists is tracking the most significant winter storm to impact the Triangle in over three years.
Price gouging debate reemerges with NC's coronavirus panic buying
Amidst state abortion law battles, NC to vote on 'born alive' bill June 5
Both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly passed the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, SB 359, earlier this session, but after Gov. Roy Cooper's veto, it looked as if the bill would not be made law. The state's Senate had the votes to override the veto, thanks to Greenville Democrat Sen. Don Davis crossing the aisle. Four Democrats also crossed the aisle in the House during the original vote, but it's unclear if they will maintain their votes for the bill and buck the veto of their fellow Democrat, Roy Cooper. Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) announced he would allow a vote on the issue on June 5.
Why we still need the Electoral College
Although tempting, eliminating the Electoral College would be a mistake. The Electoral College ensures that presidential candidates must work hard to earn a base of support across broad, politically diverse areas of the country. Abolishing the Electoral College now might satisfy some who are upset with the results of the last election. However, while not perfect, the Electoral College has served us well in ensuring liberty for all Americans.
Shooting on UNC Charlotte's campus leaves 2 dead
Source: CBS
Gov. Cooper vetoes 'Born Alive' bill protecting abortion surviving infants
Source: CBS 17
NC GOP chair indicted on multiple federal charges
Greg Lindberg, North Carolina’s largest political donor, who has been under increasing scrutiny for corruption, was indicted on Tuesday with two of his associates and with Robin Hayes, the five-term congressman turned N.C. GOP chair.
Tillis votes to support president's emergency declaration after strongly opposing
North Carolina's junior U.S. Senator Thom Tillis is receiving strong blowback from his sudden switch on allowing Trump to gain border wall funding through emergency declaration.
After four terms in office, Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane announces she will not run for re-election
Citing 'mean politics' of social media, McFarlane will take time for 'the things that really matter to me.' Under McFarlane's long tenure as the city's second female mayor, she oversaw lots of significant change in North Carolina's capital. Raleigh has been one of the fastest growing city's in the nation and was routinely cited as a top place to live, work and start a family.
Top state Senate leader Louis Pate steps down after health concerns
