state politics
Last call: RSVP for Newsmakers Breakfast Friday
Oct. 10. The deadline to RSVP for the Newsmakers Breakfast featuring the Republican and Democratic candidates for NC House District 98, Melinda Bales and Beth Helfrich, is 1 pm today. […]
Mark Robinson presents alter-ego in LKN Chamber speech
Aug. 16. By Mark Washburn. Mark Robinson sought to shed the image of a radical political tyrant and donned instead the cloak of reason and experience in an address Thursday […]
GOP candidate for governor will speak at LKN Chamber ‘PowerLuncheon’ Aug. 15
July 30. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will be the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce PowerLuncheon speaker on Thursday, Aug. 15 at NorthStone Country Club. The Club is located at 15801 […]
Could Gov. Cooper be Harris’ pick for VP?
July 22. Popular Democratic governors from swing states are among possible vice presidential running mates for Kamala Harris. That means NC Gov. Roy Cooper is a potential contender, according to […]
Primary results: A few with particular local interest
March 6. By Dave Yochum. There were a few noteworthy local results in the primary elections, the Mecklenburg County Commissioner at large contest perhaps the most surprising among Democrats. Long-time […]
Primary voting under way at four locations in Cornelius
March 5. Super Tuesday—the biggest day nationwide for primary elections and caucuses before Election Day in November—is under way in 15 states, including North Carolina. Polls are open until 7:30 […]
Super Tuesday: Vote today from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm
March 5. By Dave Vieser. Today is Super Tuesday, when Republicans and Democrats have nominating contests in 15 states. Locally, there are at least two races which carry enhanced interest […]
If elected to Congress, Bradford would move to District 8
March 4. By Dave Yochum. You’ve seen the TV commercials by now with John Bradford and his children. He and five other candidates are running in the GOP primary for […]
Early Voting for NC Primary under way
Feb. 15. By Dave Vieser. Early Voting for the 2024 primary being held in March begins today, Thursday February 15 and will last through Saturday March 2. Voters who wish […]
‘Listening session’ Jan. 8
Dec. 19. On Monday, Jan. 8 members of the Mecklenburg delegation to the NC Senate and NC House will host a listening session in the Cornelius Town Hall Community Room. […]
