Sep 03 Final Preparations for the Democratic National Convention By Tom LeGro Monday in Charlotte, N.C., saw the Labor Day Parade, CarolinaFest, heavy rain and final preparations for the Democratic National Convention, which begins Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 03 Protesters Take to the Streets in Charlotte for DNC By Tom LeGro Protestors provoked by a raft of issues marched through Charlotte, N.C., under the watchful eye of hundreds of police officers. The marchers chanted, sang and carried signs deploring the bailout of failing banks, immigration policies of the United States, bankers'… Continue reading
Sep 02 DNC Delegates, Demonstrators, Media Arrive in Charlotte By Tom Kennedy Democratic National Convention delegates, protestors, and media arrived in Charlotte, N.C. over the weekend and got right to work. More than 35,000 media, delegates, and special guests are expected to attend according to the Charlotte in 2012 host committee. Continue reading
Sep 02 Charlotte Facilities Await Democratic National Convention By Tom Kennedy As delegates and media arrive in Charlotte for the start of the Democratic National Convention, physical spaces sit awaiting final frantic hours of preparation. Teams of media and construction workers put finishing touches on logistical preparations to provide extensive coverage… Continue reading
Aug 31 Watch Previewing Democrats Economic Platform: Supporting Small Business, Education Previewing Democrats Economic Platform: Supporting Small Business, Education… Continue watching
Aug 23 Watch How Media Coverage of the Political Conventions Has Shifted to Cable, Online How Media Coverage of the Political Conventions Has Shifted to Cable, Online… Continue watching
Oct 23 Watch Sullenberger: Lifetime of Preparation Led to ‘Miracle’ Jeffrey Brown speaks with Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger whose emergency landing of a United Airways flight in New York saved the lives of 155 people. Continue watching
Feb 16 Watch States Hope Stimulus Will Boost Sagging Local Economies With state officials scrutinizing the stimulus plan for funding they hope will revive regional economies, four business writers examine what the real impact may look like. Continue watching