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Part 1: The Political Beat with Ch. 9's Joe Bruno (May 3, 2026)
Vi Lyles to end run as Charlotte mayor
SC lawmakers seek to delay primary elections for US House races
Who will fill Mayor Lyles’ seat?
Huntersville’s proposed budget brings funding for first responders, road repairs without tax hike
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Charlotte City Council considering data center moratorium
NC lawmakers unite to support Dominique Moody Act
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NC elections board finds 34,000 deceased individuals on voter rolls
NC State Rep. Nasif Majeed changes party affiliation
Union County Commission takes stand against proposed property tax changes
Kannapolis leaders to pull back on plans to cut public transit routes
Sen. Thom Tillis asks questions as his time in Washington wraps up
NC lawmakers consider new requirements for data centers
Senate weighing options for charter school reform in South Carolina
Latest Election Headlines
State rep faces first Democratic challenger in 15 years
For the first time, a Democrat will represent south Charlotte
Voters in Meck County to hit the polls Tuesday
North Carolina’s new congressional map faces 2nd lawsuit
North Carolina Republicans unveil new congressional map draft
North Carolina lawmakers to redraw congressional map
National Political Coverage
US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 2, leaves a survivor
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap
In legal dispute over 'The View,' ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech
Federal judge dismisses former Trump supporter’s defamation lawsuit against Fox News
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redrawn US House maps, giving Republicans a win
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Kannapolis leaders detail timeline after E. coli advisory, address community concerns
NC Rep. Alma Adams investigated for alleged inappropriate relationship with staffer
Gov. Stein calls on lawmakers to review tax breaks for data centers
Charlotte based Delta Seltzers explode in popularity; monitoring DC changes
What’s going on with transit? Charlotte event Monday asks that question
Councilmember Watlington says city is keeping eye on I-77 toll project feedback
The Political Beat: District 14 Democrat candidate LaKesha Womack discusses campaign, priorities
Union County Commissioner Gary Sides passes away after battle with brain cancer
GOP donor urges North Carolina Senate to reject gambling expansion
Union County commissioner announces resignation
State auditor reveals findings from ABC audit
City leaders plant pinwheels to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Latest Photo Galleries
PHOTOS: Logging truck spills load after rollover in Union County
PHOTOS: Blowing Rock home destroyed in early morning fire
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Photos: Matthew Perry charity auction
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