'We cannot accept this as normal': Sheriff McFadden speaks out after deadly weekend in Charlotte
Nine people were killed in a slew of incidents across the city, including deadly crashes and shootings.
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Alaska's governor orders a probe into Democrat's Senate campaign over spoiler candidate controversy
Republican Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has ordered an investigation into the Democratic candidate for Senate for allegedly recruiting candidates to split GOP votes.
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Prediction markets diverge from traditional polls in NC races as Election Day nears
With Election Day less than a week away, prediction markets are signaling strong chances for some North Carolina congressional candidates, even as some traditional polling remains uncertain. In North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, polls have consistently shown Democratic U.S. Rep. Don Davis and Republican challenger Laurie Buckhout within the margin of error. The Cook Political […]
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Scientists discover possible new dwarf planet beyond Pluto
A new dwarf planet candidate farther out than Pluto was discovered by researchers at the Rubin Observatory.
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Trump to hold rally at Rock Hill Sports and Events Center on Thursday
President Donald Trump returns to our area Thursday for high-profile midterm campaign stop.
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South Carolina Senate race tied days before election, poll shows independent shift toward Democrat
A tight U.S. Senate race in South Carolina has Democrat Annie Andrews and Republican Darline Graham tied at 48%
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Trump calls for prosecution of Democratic Alaska Senate candidate over same-name-candidate controversy
The New York Times reported the Democratic Senate candidate in Alaska appeared to be involved in recruiting a candidate with the same name as the GOP incumbent.
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Trump calls for prosecution of Democratic Alaska Senate candidate over candidate controversy
The New York Times reported the Democratic Senate candidate in Alaska appeared to be involved in recruiting a candidate with the same name as the GOP incumbent.
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Judge denies federal request to segregate California ballots, says it would 'wreak havoc' on voting
A federal judge rejected a Trump administration request to stop California from processing up to 20,000 ballots for the midterm elections.
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Cornell faculty to move forward with no-confidence vote over handling of sexual assault allegations
Cornell University faculty will move forward with a vote on a no-confidence measure over its handling of sexual assault allegations.
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Batty White, Chappell Flown, Ryan Goswing: Meet the creatures bat-tling for your votes in the 2026 Bat Beauty Contest
Meet the eight bats that are vying to be crowned the winner of Bat Week 2026.
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Midterm elections: What is the AP's Estimated Expected Vote Percentage?
You might see this instead of "precincts reporting" as you track election results.
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2026 Midterm elections: These are the races that could determine the balance of power
With control of Congress hanging in the balance, the upcoming U.S. midterm elections feature key House and Senate races that could shift the political landscape.
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DHS targeting naturalized Americans in voter investigations, civil rights groups say
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is unlawfully scrutinizing naturalized U.S. citizens and placing them at risk of disenfranchisement, civil rights groups alleged in a lawsuit Wednesday, less than a week before Election Day. The lawsuit, filed in California, came as Homeland Security asked for an emergency order to restart election-related field operations in nine states […]
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Conservative activists O’Keefe, Higby charged with unlawful voting in Minnesota
Conservative activists James O'Keefe and Cam Higby were charged Wednesday with unlawful voting and identity theft after a Minnesota prosecutor said they gave false names to poll workers during the state's primary election.
WCCB Charlotte
South Carolina could soon block illegal cellphone signals inside prisons under proposed FCC change
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says the agency will vote in three weeks on allowing prison cellphone jamming, following tests in Columbia, South Carolina.
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Curbside Voting: It's not like a fast-food drive-thru. Who qualifies...
If your age or disability keeps you from physically being able to enter the polling place, you'll be given an affidavit to sign before voting.
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Trump, Vance and Obama are making closing stretch appeals to midterm voters in pivotal states
President Donald Trump's campaign to keep Republicans in control of Congress in the Nov. 3 midterms is returning to Ohio for the third time in a month on Wednesday, while former President Barack Obama is set to rally Democrats in Georgia.
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CATS offering complimentary service to polling locations
The Charlotte Area Transit System will provide complimentary service to polling locations on Election Day.
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Cornell faculty to begin voting on no-confidence measure over handling of sexual assault allegations
Cornell University faculty will vote on a no-confidence measure over its handling of sexual assault allegations.
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