Local Govt & Politics Stories for February 2013
Stories for Monday, February 25
City manager to be announced at Monday meeting
On Monday evening, the next Charlotte city manager should be announced. Multiple sources have said the city has made an offer and that it should be accepted by now. Council could make it public and official at Monday's meeting. Sources said city leaders offered the job to Ron Carlee, and ...
Stories for Saturday, February 23
City, state leaders meeting in Ballantyne
City and state leaders will come together on Saturday in Ballantyne to talk about big issues facing Charlotte. A number of community leaders from the school district, police and fire departments will be on hand. It is an open forum and anyone can ask them about anything. It is scheduled ...
Gov. McCrory to meet with president over spending cuts
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory will spend the weekend in the nation's capital for the National Governors Association Winter Meeting. According to his schedule, he will have dinner with President Barack Obama and the first lady on Sunday night. Then he will meet again with the president on Monday. Eyewitness ...
Stories for Tuesday, February 12
Vote on Chuck Hagel's nomination as defense secretary Thursday
The full Senate is expected to vote Thursday on Chuck Hagel's nomination to be U.S. defense secretary. On Tuesday, the Judiciary Committee approved it with a vote along party lines. South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham was one of the no votes. "I cannot in good conscience support this nomination because ...
N.C. medical marijuana supporters rally
Some residents in North Carolina want the law to change, and they rallied outside the state Capitol on Tuesday to show their support for the use of medical marijuana. The proposed law would allow residents to possess and use small amounts of pot with a doctor's prescription. One local supporter ...
Stories for Tuesday, February 5
Plan to legalize marijuana in NC to be introduced Tuesday
Tomorrow, a plan to legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina will be introduced in Raleigh. It's a subject that many people have strong opinions about. The lawmaker pushing the bill told Eyewitness News now is the time to pass it. State Rep. Kelly Alexander will introduce a comprehensive plan to ...
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