Yesterday, the Trump administration published a list of more than 400 federal properties it deemed “not core to government operations,” ready for ‘disposal’. The list, released Tuesday by the General Services Administration (GSA), included high-profile buildings such as the FBI headquarters, the Department of Justice main building, and numerous historic federal agency offices. According to […] The post Trump Administration Unveils Sweeping Property ‘Disposal’ List – Including 8 Buildings in The Carolinas appeared first on Charlotte Stories ..read more

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just appointed Kevin J. McOmber, P.E., as the new Regional Administrator for Region 4, overseeing environmental regulations and enforcement across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and six federally recognized Tribes. “Our EPA team continues to grow, and I am excited to welcome yet […] The post Former CPL VP Kevin McOmber Appointed As Carolina’s EPA Admin Amid Environmental Concerns appeared first on Charlotte Stories ..read more

A bipartisan group of North Carolina lawmakers are attempting to increase the state’s maximum speed limit. NC House Bill 112 seeks to raise speed limits from 70 to 75 mph on sections of Interstates 40, 95, and 87. Supporters argue the change would save travel time, while critics warn it could increase crash risks, particularly […] The post NC Lawmakers Attempting to Raise The Speed Limit Across The State appeared first on Charlotte Stories ..read more

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein made his first official visit to Charlotte to announce a new abortion-related executive order. During his official press conference yesterday, Stein outlined the order’s aim to increase abortion access and patient privacy across our state. The executive order directs NC cabinet agencies to safeguard medical privacy, and to protect abortion […] The post NC’s New Governor Josh Stein Visits Charlotte For The First Time To Announce Abortion-Related EO appeared first on Charlotte Stories ..read more

In the competitive world of Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), new talent emerges constantly, but few manage to capture the spotlight as quickly and decisively as donk. This young prodigy has risen through the ranks with a combination of raw talent, strategic brilliance, and an uncanny ability to stay calm under pressure. With each passing tournament, donk […] The post The Rising Star of CS2: A Closer Look at Donk’s Exceptional Journey appeared first on Charlotte Stories ..read more

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Rep. Dan Bishop (R-N.C.) as deputy budget director at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Bishop, 60, who has represented Charlotte’s 9th district in Congress since 2019, will not return to Congress next year following his unsuccessful bid for North Carolina attorney general. Democrat Jeff Jackson narrowly defeated him […] The post Trump Nominates Charlotte-Area Congressman Dan Bishop As OMB Director appeared first on Charlotte Stories ..read more

North Carolina’s 2024 general election is showing strong voter turnout, with nearly 3.2 million ballots cast as of noon Tuesday. According to a press release from the state, North Carolina’s 2024 general election turnout so far breaks down as follows: In-person early voting: 3,013,104 Absentee (civilian): 148,223 Absentee (overseas): 15,364 Absentee (military): 4,801 This brings […] The post Early Voting Surge: 40% of North Carolina’s Registered Voters Have Already Cast Ballots appeared first on Charlotte Stories ..read more

The State of South Carolina just smashed an early voting record yesterday with a total of over 125,000 ballots cast. This almost doubles the previous record of 70,100 set in 2022. “We are thrilled to see voters embracing the convenience of early voting, and we are anticipating a significant turnout for this election,” said Howie […] The post South Carolina Absolutely Destroys Previous Early Voting Record By Almost Double appeared first on Charlotte Stories ..read more

North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson has just escalated his dispute with CNN and ex-porn store worker ‘Louis Love Money’ by filing a $50 million defamation lawsuit against them. The new legal action, filed in Wake County Superior Court, claims “CNN and Louis Love Money are responsible for a new low in digital lynching”. During […] The post Mark Robinson Suing CNN and Former Porn Store Worker For $50 Million for “Digital Lynching” appeared first on Charlotte Stories ..read more

North Carolina has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the popular social media app of harming youth mental health by intentionally designing its platform to be addictive for children. The lawsuit, filed by NC Attorney General Josh Stein, in conjunction with other state AGs, claims TikTok employs features such as infinite scrolling, algorithmic recommendations, and […] The post North Carolina Suing TikTok For Harming Our Children appeared first on Charlotte Stories ..read more