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CHARLOTTE, NC — President Trump says governor Roy Cooper has about a week to decide on whether the Republican National Convention can be at full capacity in August.
Gov. Cooper says he supports having the convention in North Carolina but he has to put the health and safety of citizens first.
Here’s our political contributor Mary C. Curtis.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Phase II of reopening is underway in North Carolina. It comes as coronavirus cases are increasing, but so is testing.
We’re taking a closer look at how things are playing out.
And we’re following the latest on the Republican National Convention in Charlotte. Will it move toward virtual events?
And how will things play out among President Trump, Governor Cooper, and Mayor Lyles?
Our political contributor, Mary C. Curtis, has more in the video above.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The nation’s top health experts issue a warning on the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Anthony Fauci, was one of four top health experts who testified virtually before a Senate committee on Tuesday, where he others were pressed on whether the country is ready to reopen.
Meantime, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is calling for more testing as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise.
WCCB Political Contributor, Mary. C Curtis has the latest in the fight against coronavirus.
On the next Charlotte Talks local news roundup …
We take a look at the latest on the coronavirus outbreak and its impact in Mecklenburg County and beyond.
Today is May 8, the day Gov. Roy Cooper has declared an end to North Carolina’s stay-at-home order as we currently know it. Stay-at-home is still in effect, but with fewer restrictions. At 5 p.m., we begin Phase 1 of the governor’s plan to reopen the state. We’ll talk about what that means here in Mecklenburg County and beyond, and how local businesses are preparing to get back to work.
And while we’re making moves to open up the state again, a COVID-19 tracking project shows that North Carolina does not rank well when it comes to testing for the virus — and experts say testing is the key to stopping the spread. So what does the state say about our 45 out of 50 ranking? We’ll discuss.
Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones recommended the city budget for next year, and included no tax increases or furloughs or layoffs for city workers. The plan also includes no losses in city services. We’ll go over the details.
Although the announcement was made in recent weeks that schools in North Carolina were closed due to the coronavirus, distance learning has continued across the state — for some. How are educators and school officials reaching those students who may otherwise fall through the cracks?
Schools in North Carolina will open a week earlier next year, on August 17. That announcement was part of a COVID-19 response plan signed by the governor this week. What will that mean for educators and families here and around the state?
Host Mike Collins brings those stories and much more along with area journalists.
Guests:
Mary C. Curtis, columnist for Rollcall.com and WCCB
Jonathan Lowe, anchor/ reporter for Spectrum News
Joe Bruno, WSOC-TV Reporter
Ann Doss Helms, WFAE Education Reporter
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.
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 staffer.
Republican allege a double standard compared to the scrutiny faced by Brett Kavanaugh during his Supreme Court nomination hearing.
Our political contributor Mary C. Curtis has more in the video above.
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 contributor Mary C. Curtis has more on what the move means.
CHARLOTTE, NC — Governors and mayors across the country including the Carolinas have taken a lead role in confronting the coronavirus pandemic.
Many are giving day-to-day updates and holding press conferences to keep you informed.
WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis weighs in on how different leaders are responding.
How competitive will North Carolina be in 2020? We talk about the presidential race, a tough battle for Republican Sen. Thom Tillis and the hyperpolarization of local politics in the state.
Host Jeremy Hobson is joined by Jeff Tiberii (@j_tibs), Capitol Bureau Chief at WUNC and Mary Curtis (@mcurtisnc3), columnist at Roll Call based in Charlotte.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s North Carolina, so, of course, the good news is followed by that pesky dark cloud every time.
You would think everyone in the state would welcome the end of the long saga over House Bill 2, the so-called bathroom bill, which was repealed recently in a compromise. That bill, which had compelled people to use the bathroom that corresponded to the gender on their birth certificates, also said cities could not follow Charlotte’s lead and enact their own anti-discrimination ordinances or a minimum wage and much more.
