Morning News Briefs: Thursday, February 9th, 2017
New Senate Confirmation Law On Hold
A North Carolina court has temporarily blocked a state law passed by the GOP-controlled legislature that strips the Democratic governor of his some of hi
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Immigrant Business Owner To Trump: 'Let Us Work'
This week, we've been hearing personal reflections from all across our community about the new Trump administration for WFDD's series “The Road Ahead.” Today, in our final installment, we talk to an immigrant business owner in the Triad, whose success is dependent on whether or not he's welcome here.
Voters Sue Activist, Claiming NC Ballot Protests Libeled Them
Four North Carolina voters are suing a political activist they say falsely claimed they voted illegally last November because they were felons or voted in other states.
CLT Passenger Numbers Dip In 2016
The number of passengers flying in and out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport dropped last year.
Court Blocks Measure That Strips Cooper Of Powers
A North Carolina court has temporarily blocked a state law passed by the GOP-controlled legislature that strips the Democratic governor of his some of his powers.
Bank Of America Testing 'Completely Automated' Branches
Bank of America is testing “completely automated” branches in several locations.
The move is part of the Charlotte-based bank's effort to cut expenses and keep business efficient.
Morning News Briefs: Wednesday, February 8th, 2017
Judges Weigh Whether To Temporarily Stop Confirmation Law
A North Carolina court has listened to arguments about whether it should halt temporarily a new law that subjects Gov.
On Trump Presidency, One Independent Voter Wants To Wait And See
In the latest installment of WFDD's series “The Road Ahead,” we hear from a business owner in Winston-Salem, who doesn't put a lot of stock in the executive branch, and is watching these next few months closely.
North Carolina Advocates Weigh In On Betsy DeVos' Confirmation
Education advocates on both sides of the aisle are speaking out about the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as education secretary.
Carl Fleischhauer recalls working in the field with Alan Jabbour
Here's a great recollection from Carl Fleischhauer of working in t