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August 26, 2020

Democratic NC congressman calls on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to resign over RNC appearance

U.S. Rep. David Price, a North Carolina Democrat, is calling on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to resign after the latter’s appearance at the Republican National Convention.

August 26, 2020

RNC speaker Madison Cawthorn rises out of wheelchair, after recalling accident that left him paralyzed from waist down

Madison Cawthorn, the 25-year-old North Carolina Republican vying for a House seat, on Wednesday night told his personal story of the tragic accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. 

August 24, 2020

Republicans officially renominate Trump, Pence to lead GOP ticket in November

In an in-person roll call vote, Republican delegates put up enough votes to officially renominate President Trump to represent their party on the ballot in the Nov. 3 presidential election, locking in the GOP ticket for an electoral battle against Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris. 

August 23, 2020

RNC delegates head for in-person roll call under strict precautions: Swabs, mandatory masks, all-day health desk

The Republican National Convention (RNC) has dramatically scaled back its footprint in Charlotte, N.C., over coronavirus concerns, but the select few delegates traveling to the Tar Heel State are optimistic both about their ability to take care of the party's official business and the safety precautions taken by the party to prevent coronavirus spread. 

August 21, 2020

Purdue suspends 36 students after party violates new COVID-19 health guidelines

Three dozen students at Indiana's Purdue University who attended a party on Wednesday night have been suspended for violating the Purdue's coronavirus safety pledge.

August 21, 2020

6 states sue USPS saying changes have harmed ability to conduct 'free and fair elections'

Six states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit Friday against new Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and the United States Postal Service alleging new "unlawful" mail policy changes have affected their ability to conduct "free and fair elections."

August 21, 2020

Dems make 'same promises' to African Americans every 4 years and nothing changes, says NC businessman

A Black businessman in North Carolina, who was a lifelong Democrat before he voted for President Trump in 2016, told "Fox & Friends" Friday the Democratic party is "not helping" African Americans.

August 21, 2020

Trump to head to North Carolina Monday to visit farmers ahead of 2020 convention

President Trump is expected to travel to Mills River, N.C., on Monday ahead of the 2020 Republican National Convention (RNC), to deliver remarks on his administration’s support for American farmers and families amid the coronavirus pandemic.

August 20, 2020

Coronavirus-tracing apps turn to college campuses for 'early adopters'

As college campuses attempt to safely reopen their doors in the fall, coronavirus contact-tracing apps hoping to gain traction are increasingly turning to tech-savvy students for help.

August 19, 2020

Beer could taste different because of climate change, scientist says

Growers have cultivated different varieties of hops that produce different chemical compounds in order to provide distinctive flavors in beers.