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Part 1: The Political Beat with Ch. 9's Joe Bruno (July 13, 2025)
Krista Bokhari vying for husband’s former council seat
City leaders break ground on new fire station in northwest Charlotte
Jennifer Roberts considering another run for Charlotte mayor
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, Councilwoman Tiawana Brown announce intention to seek re-election
More Political Beat Headlines
SC Election Commission aims to refine voter information
Gov. Stein signs new rule for expired driver licenses in North Carolina
2025 candidate filing opens in North Carolina
How the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ may impact your finances
Longtime CMPD sergeant announces candidacy for Mecklenburg County Sheriff
Lara Trump considers run for NC Senate seat, backed by Rep. Pat Harrigan
NC bill could shield name, image, likeness contracts with public schools
Gaston County announces death of longtime Belmont mayor
Gov. Stein signs bill to restrict student use of cellphones in class
Senate passes Trump’s big tax and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tie
Latest Election Headlines
North Carolina justice sworn in after long battle over result
Judge to decide validity of 65K votes in North Carolina Supreme Court race
Recount likely in SC Senate District 17 race
New voters may have kept NC purple, expert says
Maurice Green elected as North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction
Voters deny $588M school bond, Lancaster County officials say
Previously on the Political Beat
National Political Coverage
Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director
Trump hosts Gulf leaders at White House as new violence raises questions about progress toward peace
Trump slams his own supporters as 'weaklings' for falling for what he now calls the Epstein 'hoax'
Trump tries to blame others as tensions rise around handling of Epstein case
Judge won't rule this week on releasing Kilmar Abrego Garcia from jail
Trump says Coca-Cola will use real sugar in its US flagship drink. The company isn't confirming that
Latest Election Videos
Political Beat Stories
NC attorney general announces 23andMe data will not go to a for-profit third party
Gov. Josh Stein signs transit bill into law
The Political Beat takes a trolley pub tour through downtown Concord
Senator Thom Tillis announces he is not running for reelection
Senator Tillis voices concerns about Big Beautiful Bill in its current form, says he can’t support
Charlotte nonprofit urges Gov. Stein to veto energy bill over cost, climate concerns
House, Senate gives final approval for Mecklenburg County’s transit bill
NC House rejects Helene relief bill
House passes HB3, partisan elections secured for Monroe
Charlotte transit bill clears major hurdle, one step from governor’s desk
Mayor Vi Lyles breaks tie vote to reject SEIU ordinance request
Charlotte City Council approves permit plan for NoDa street vendors
Latest Photo Galleries
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Photos: Deadly fire sweeps though assisted living facility
PHOTOS: Driver crashes into ditch, tries to get into box truck after chase from Charlotte to SC
The NAACP National Convention