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Biden: We're on a mission to move America forward
Vice President Joe Biden accepted his party's nomination Thursday night to keep his job for another four years. Biden says the United States is on a mission to move forward "from doubt and downturn, to promise and prosperity." He says it's "a mission we will continue and a mission ...
Thousands watch president's speech from convention center
Thousands of President Barack Obama's supporters watched his Democratic National Convention speech at Charlotte's convention center. The opportunity was a consolation for campaign volunteers who earned a ticket to Bank of America stadium, but couldn't go once events there were canceled. The crowd cheered at large screens set up to ...
Exclusive parties finish the DNC in Charlotte
Several private parties are going on around Uptown Charlotte after the Democratic National Convention. Super O Rama, sponsored by super PACs, is the exclusive party in Charlotte following the DNC. Delegates have told Eyewitness News that they can't get in the door. Rapper Pitbull is headlining the event, which will ...
Protesters gather in uptown during final night of DNC
Dozens of protester marched through Uptown Thursday night ahead of President Barack Obama’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. Earlier in the day, six people were arrested for blocking traffic outside the Duke Energy building. Protesters let their voices echo as they took over the heart of Uptown, screaming ...
Hagan, Dalton begin last night of DNC in NC
A bevy of North Carolina elected officials kicked off Thursday's final night of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, highlighting the state's history and urging voters to help President Barack Obama carry the battleground state again. U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan gave the first address late in the afternoon at the ...
Some businesses see business boost during DNC
While some local restaurants say business has been booming during the Democratic National Convention, others say they're disappointed Eyewitness News spoke with managers at Uptown restaurants near the EpiCentre, including Mortimers and Blackfinn, and they didn't have a chance to speak because they were too busy. Alex Myrick, owner of ...
Vendors face challenges in providing enough food at the DNC
The change of venue for the Democratic National Convention to Time Warner Cable Arena on Thursday created challenged for trying to feed the crowd. Eyewitness News noticed issues earlier in the week with concession at the arena, vendors were running out of food. Organizers said Thursday morning that they may ...
Michelle Obama, Jill Biden speak to women’s caucus during DNC
Women’s issues have been in the forefront of this presidential campaign, and on Thursday, first lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden spoke to an energized crowd at the women's caucus. Before Mrs. Obama took the podium, U.S. Rep. and civil rights activist John Lewis spoke to the crowd. He ...
Protesters sit in the streets on Thursday
Six people were arrested during a protest Thursday afternoon. The protesters were charged with impeding traffic after they say in the middle of the intersection at South Tryon and Stonewall streets and refused to move. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department stated in a news release that officers arrested the protesters around 2:30 ...
Officials expect large crowds at airport Friday
Travelers should prepare for large crowds at the airport on Friday, officials said. The Democratic National Convention ends Thursday night, and airport officials said they expect the terminal lobby to be at capacity throughout the day Friday. Security checkpoints at Charlotte Douglas will open at 3:30 a.m., an hour earlier ...
Protest gets heated Thursday in Marshall Park
Protesters started shouting at each other Thursday at Marshall Park, where they had gathered for another round of rallies. Jill Stein, the Green party candidate for president, and several others held a news conference at the Occupy camp. Stein said she represents the 99 percent that have been covered in ...
Uptown businesses preparing for massive watch parties
Thousands of people may head to uptown to attend watch parties for President Barack Obama’s acceptance speech. Thousands of people who wanted to attend the speech are making other plans after the venue changed. Due to weather, the Democratic National Convention moved Obama’s acceptance speech to Time Warner Cable Arena. ...
NBC's Tom Brokaw released from hospital
NBC News special correspondent Tom Brokaw was taken to a Charlotte hospital Thursday morning after appearing on MSNBC's "Morning Joe." Just after 12:40 p.m. Thursday, NBC News President Steve Capus released a statement saying Brokaw was evaluated and said to be in good health. He was discharged from the hospital. ...
Crowd gathers to catch glimpse of first lady in Ballantyne
Part of Ballantyne is blocked off by heavy security Thursday. The president and the first lady are staying at the Ballantyne Hotel and Lodge. Michelle Obama drew a crowd in Ballantyne when she left the hotel Thursday morning for some speaking engagements in uptown. People showed up and stood with ...
Wednesday’s recap of top DNC stories
Change of venue angers many Crews were breaking down the massive set-up at Bank of America Stadium on Wednesday, now that President Barack Obama's speech has been moved. Democratic National Convention organizers have moved the president's acceptance speech to Time Warner Cable Arena because of a threat for thunderstorms Thursday ...
Celebrities flock to Charlotte and party in Uptown
Celebrities flocked to Charlotte Wednesday night to hear former President Bill Clinton speak and attend a variety of A-list parties. Actresses Natalie Portman and Alfre Woodard were spotted by Eyewitness News crews headed into Time Warner Cable arena. Actress Jessica Alba and her husband, Cash Warren, were photographed inside 5Church ...
Olympian Gabby Douglas gives pledge at DNC
The person chosen to give the Pledge of Allegiance Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention received a standing ovation. Gymnast Gabby Douglas, fresh off her double gold-medal wins in London, flashed her trademark grin while saying the pledge. On Wednesday afternoon, she and fellow team USA members McKayla Maroney ...
Rock the Red offers conservative alternative to DNC
Organizers estimated more than 500 people attended the Rock the Red Rally, the conservative alternative to the Democratic National Convention, at Hunter Farm. The event featured musicians and speakers supporting conservative values. Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio took the stage as the last speaker, but he was the one the crowd ...
Clinton boosts Obama in convention speech
In an impassioned speech that rocked the Democratic National Convention, former President Bill Clinton proclaimed Wednesday night, "I know we're coming back" from the worst economic mess in generations and appealed to hard-pressed Americans to stick with Barack Obama for a second term in the White House. Obama strode ...
President’s former aide in hometown for convention
The president's former right-hand man is in town for the convention in what coincidentally happens to be his hometown. Reggie Love said he is always excited to be back home in Charlotte, but it's a little different this time because he's not on the clock with the president. He is, ...
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