North Carolina House Republicans focused their ire on Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden in a hourslong hearing on safety in Charlotte Monday. Other local leaders received a warmer reception despite months of consternation following a high-profile killing. In this clip, McFadden is questioned on his knowledge of the branches of government. 📹: Diamond Vences | The Charlotte Observer

As the primary approaches, News & Observer congressional reporter Danielle Battaglia on North Carolina's U.S. Senate races, where former-Gov. Roy Cooper holds steady leads over Republican candidates Michael Whatley and others. Read more: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article314646465.html | The Charlotte Observer