President Trump’s approval ratings have hit new lows. But Democrat Roy Cooper isn’t going there.Cooper, North Carolina’s U.S. Senate candidate, pretends Trump doesn’t exist. He criticizes “the federal government” or “the administration,” and he blasts by name his Republican opponent, Michael Whatley, Trump’s hand-picked candidate.

A sharp look at Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles’ abrupt resignation, her transportation and housing legacy, uptown’s decline and what her exit means for the 2027 mayor’s race.

It's widely assumed this is Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles’ fifth and final term. That means there will be a free-for-all to succeed her in 2027.

One race of the primary election in Mecklenburg County flew under the radar.

Early voting for the North Carolina primary hinted at strong Democratic enthusiasm ahead of Tuesday’s primary election.

In fall 2024, the Charlotte City Council debated whether to back the N.C. Department of Transportation’s controversial plan to partner with a private developer to build new express toll lanes on Interstate 77 from uptown to South Carolina.

Viewed one way, Monday’s hearing on crime in Charlotte was a huge success for Republican state legislators.

Michael Whatley’s path to winning the U.S. Senate race has always run through tearing down Democrat Roy Cooper.

The Census this week released new state population estimates. That helped project what the Electoral College will look like after the 2030 Census.

Former Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown has agreed to plead guilty to wire fraud conspiracy, according to a document filed in federal court Thursday.