Democratic National Convention

Local Republican delegate to network at RNC

Submitted by Cacky Catlett on Mon, 08/27/2012 - 10:12pm.READ MORE:

A few Republican delegates from our congressional district have made it to Tampa for the Republican National Convenation. Full story...

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No lane closures, abandoned vehicles during DNC

Submitted by Ashley Jacobs on Mon, 08/27/2012 - 5:43am.READ MORE:

Transportation officials say roads will stay open and clear of abandoned cars during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. Full story...

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Volunteers pick up tickets to see President Obama at DNC

Submitted by Asha Dave on Sat, 08/25/2012 - 6:28pm.READ MORE:

The race for the White House is ramping up as the Republican National Convention kicks off Monday, and the Democratic National Convention is set for the following week right here in the Tar Heel State. Full story...

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DNC to hand out Obama speech tickets

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 08/23/2012 - 9:04am.READ MORE:

Tickets are to be distributed for President Barack Obama's acceptance speech on the last night of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. Full story...

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Parties' challenge: Make conventions exciting TV

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 08/23/2012 - 8:55am.READ MORE:

Patriotic music? Check. Balloon drop? Check. Sign-waving delegates? Check. Viewer interest in this summer's Republican and Democratic national conventions? Still unclear. Full story...

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Charlotte says it won't hide homeless during DNC

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 08/21/2012 - 10:00am.READ MORE:

Officials in Charlotte say they won't try to hide the city's homeless population during the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Full story...

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Women criticize lack of DNC child care

Submitted by Ashley Jacobs on Tue, 08/21/2012 - 7:43am.READ MORE:

Some women are upset that the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte is not providing child care. Full story...

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Emanuel, Kaine among Dem convention speakers

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 08/20/2012 - 12:10pm.READ MORE:

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine and Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick are among prominent Democrats who will speak at their party's national convention in Charlotte. Full story...

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Communities follow Charlotte camping crackdown

Submitted by Ashley Jacobs on Mon, 08/20/2012 - 8:04am.READ MORE:

At least nine cities or counties have approved resolutions to crack down on camping on public property after rules that Charlotte implemented ahead of the Democratic National Convention. Full story...

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Burr welcomes DNC's money, glad when convention's gone

Submitted by Asha Dave on Fri, 08/10/2012 - 7:18pm.READ MORE:

Sen. Richard Burr was in town to check on the progress of the VA clinic being built at Wilmington International Airport and to tour the GE Nuclear plant. We caught up with him to talk politics. Full story...

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Public can get tickets to Democratic convention

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 08/09/2012 - 10:22am.READ MORE:

Members of the public are getting a chance to take part in the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. Organizers said Thursday that people can sign up for community credentials on President Barack Obama's campaign website. Full story...

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Officials release details about DNC security

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 1:02pm.READ MORE:

With less than a month before the Democratic National Convention, the city has released details about what streets will be closed for security during the event. But Mayor Anthony Foxx promised the city will be open for business during the three-day convention that is expected to draw thousands of visitors. Full story...

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Presidential exhibit headed to Charlotte

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 07/17/2012 - 8:30am.READ MORE:

An exhibit giving people a glimpse of what American presidents see every day is opening in the North Carolina city were Democrats will nominate Barack Obama as their presidential candidate. Full story...

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Organizers change venue for Democrats' celebration

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 06/26/2012 - 10:00am.READ MORE:

Organizers of a celebration scheduled to kick off the Democratic National Convention are moving the Labor Day event from Charlotte Motor Speedway to the city's uptown. Full story...

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First lady Michelle Obama coming to NC for visit

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 2:26pm.READ MORE:

First lady Michelle Obama is planning to visit Raleigh and Charlotte to meet with military families, school children and to make remarks in advance of this summer's Democratic National Convention in the Queen City. Full story...

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