Flashpoint

WCNC Charlotte's political show. Where power and politics collide. Sundays at 11 a.m. with @bentnews. Want to be on the show? Contact @JNorcrossNews

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TILLIS SPEAKS: NC Sen. Thom Tillis told @Bentnews the White House needs to answer regarding documents found at the residences and offices of not just Pres. Biden, but also former Pres. Trump and former VP Pence: https://t.co/dl0K1mSQnK @FlashpointWCNC

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The 14th is brand new congressional district for North Carolina. It’s made up of southern Mecklenburg County and Gaston County.

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Coming up at 11 AM on Flashpoint on @wcnc: @JaneMonreal sits down with 14th congressional candidates @JeffJacksonNC and @PatHarriganNC.

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2 U.S. Senate Candidates. 1 show. This week @bentnews sits down with @TedBuddNC and @CheriBeasleyNC for Flashpoint.
Sunday at 11 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte.

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Councilman Braxton Winston has been selected as Charlotte’s new Mayor Pro Tem in a unanimous vote by city council.
Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera declined a nomination in support of Winston. @wcnc

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Before a new council is sworn in on Tuesday, @FinTechInnov8r and @Larken join us to discuss the last 5 years and what they hope to see from the next council. Tune in at 11!

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Hundreds of thousands of NC students head back to class tomorrow. Tune in now as we chat with @JustinParmenter and @lennon_cheek about how this school year will look!

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Social districts are now possible in Charlotte. But there’s a multi step process before you’ll see one pop up.

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Charlotte City Council has voted unanimously to allow the establishment of social districts in the city. This is the first step in creating outdoor drinking areas and does not green light any plans yet. @wcnc

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After months and months of heated debate, the UDO has passed.

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Charlotte City Council has passed the Unified Development Ordinance 6-4 @wcnc

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Today we’re talking with the president of @cltpride as the city celebrates Pride Weekend. Tune in at 11 before all the fun gets underway!

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#BREAKING: While visiting South Carolina, First lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID. The White House says she has has 'mild' symptoms. This comes weeks after President Biden first tested positive.

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@JMBJR82 Here you go: https://t.co/Jlv25r7V27

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2 recent reports have named NC as the state with the best economy. Today’s show dives into why. Kelly O’Brien with @clt_alliance joins us to talk about job growth in the region. Then @NCSecState joins us to talk about how many businesses have been created this year. Tune in at 11

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Today @Raynard_W joins us to talk about both Monkeypox and COVID in the county and what his department is doing to keep everyone safe. Tune in at 11 am!

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Up next, @FinTechInnov8r joins us to talk about being the only Republican to win on Tuesday night and what he thinks that means for him moving forward.

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First up today, we talk with @DimpleAjmera about getting the most votes in Tuesday’s at-large race and if she’s hoping to become mayor pro tem. Tune in at 11!

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Democrats snag all at-large seats. @DimpleAjmera was the night's top vote getting.

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@ViLyles will serve another term as Charlotte mayor.

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With 100% of the votes in, @FinTechInnov8r wins a very close district 6 race.

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UPDATE: 81 out of 168 precincts have reported counts so far. Mayor Lyles is still in the lead by more than double of Sarachaga-Bilbao’s votes. All 4 Democrats are taking the lead for at-large seats. Incumbent Tariq Bokhari has just taken lead for District 6. @wcnc