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Wednesday, May 23, 2012 | 7:38 p.m.

DNC Headlines

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Many protesters in Chicago plan to make trip to Charlotte for DNC

Chicago police asked CMPD and officers from other cities to help with security for the NATO summit, and in turn, Chicago will send officers to help with the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. Eyewitness News anchor Erica Bryant traveled to Chicago with CMPD to find out what the city can ...

Local hospitals prepare for DNC

With tens of thousands of people expected to pack Charlotte for the Democratic National Convention, local hospitals are preparing for every type of emergency possible. One thing they will be using during the event is an emergency room on wheels. CMC's MED-1 will be ready to help at a moment's ...

City Council hoping to play on DNC video to attract more businesses

The Charlotte City Council hopes to bring in more companies with more jobs and they want to use the spotlight being shined on the city by the Democratic National Convention. Karen Lawrence thought her business would play some role in the DNC, but she never expected the role she landed. ...

Republican governors convene, stake claims early on NC

A group of Republican governors and party donors is currently meeting privately in Charlotte. They are holding a policy summit on the same turf Democrats will use to nominate President Barack Obama for a second term. The Republican governors did not allow any media access to their meetings Thursday. When ...

Health inspectors stepping up restaurant visits ahead of DNC

Mecklenburg County health inspectors are stepping up visits to Charlotte restaurants, where delegates are expected to dine during the Democratic National Convention. The county is testing the food at restaurants, particularly in the area near the convention center. Samples are being sent to several labs to test for contamination, including ...

Transit center to be temporarily relocated during DNC

Charlotte's transit center will be moving temporarily during the Democratic National Convention. The city announced that the transit center on Trade Street will be closed for three days, from Sept. 3-5, because of security concerns. CATS will be setting up a temporary transit center at Third and South Mint streets, ...

Uptown businesses try to plan ahead for convention

When the Democratic National Convention moves in to Charlotte this September, Channel 9 learned some uptown businesses might move out to avoid the chaos. On the 23rd floor of uptown's Charlotte Plaza building, the Ogletree-Deakins law firm is anxious for anything it can learn about how the convention will impact ...

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