Charlotte

Charlotte Mayor Nominated For Transportation Post

Gurnal Scott — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:56:32 +0000

President Obama has nominated Charlotte mayor Anthony Foxx to be the nation's next secretary of transportation. He would replace outgoing secretary Ray LaHood if confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Foxx -- who turns 42 years old today -- is considered a "rising star" among Democrats.

MetLife Will Move 2,600 Jobs To North Carolina

Jessica Jones — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:16:01 +0000

The insurance giant MetLife will move 2600 jobs from six states to North Carolina as it seeks to consolidate its operations.

The company plans to make Charlotte its national headquarters for its retail business. Cary will become the company's global technology and operations hub.

Michelle Obama Rallies Voters In Charlotte

Jessica Jones — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:45:00 +0000

First lady Michelle Obama was in Charlotte this afternoon to help get out the vote for her husband. She reminded supporters waiting in a hangar at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport that President Obama won North Carolina in 2008 by only 14 thousand votes. Mrs. Obama said that's why every vote matters.

Michelle Obama: And it is all going to come down to what happens in just a few key battleground states like right here in North Carolina. Right here. When we win this state with your help and we'll be on our way.

Pat McCrory Campaigning For A Different Result

Jeff Tiberii — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:51:00 +0000

Republican Gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory has been here before. Four years ago he lost the closest Governors race in the country to Bev Perdue. Now, the former seven-term mayor of Charlotte is leading in the polls and hoping a second bid for the state house yields a different result. Jeff Tiberii reports on the man trying to become just the third Republican governor North Carolina has elected since 1900.

North Carolina Voices From The DNC

Dave DeWitt — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 10:28:00 +0000

The Democratic National Convention concluded in Charlotte last night. The three “official” days of the Convention took years of planning and millions of dollars to organize and stage. Its long-term effects on North Carolina's image and politics remain to be seen. But by almost all accounts, the Convention was a success for North Carolina’s largest city. Dave DeWitt spent the week at the Convention and produced this audio montage of the week’s “Carolina” moments.

The Final Day of the DNC

Frank Stasio and Shawn Wen — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:08:00 +0000

The Democratic National Convention is in Queen City. And the streets of uptown Charlotte are crowded with delegates, politicians, reporters, police, and protesters. Tonight President Obama will take the stage and formally accept his party’s nomination. Host Frank Stasio will be joined by WUNC reporter Dave DeWitt to talk about the buzz at the DNC.

Charlotte City Workers Protest

Frank Stasio and Shawn Wen — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:00:00 +0000

The city of Charlotte has opened up its arms to the Democratic National Convention, allowing the DNC to take over the uptown. An estimated 35 thousand people are attending the convention, and Charlotte is extending itself to accommodate them all. But many of the city workers are feeling stretched thin. And they are making demands for better working conditions. Host Frank Stasio will be joined by Dante Strobino, Field Organizer for UE 150North Carolina Public Sector Workers Union, and Chris Miller, a reporter for WBT who has been covering this story.

Carolina Pride In Abundance At DNC

Dave DeWitt — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:15:00 +0000

The second night of the Democratic Convention in Charlotte was highlighted by a rousing speech from former President Bill Clinton. But it also featured a number of North Carolina connections, including remarks by former Governor Jim Hunt. As Dave DeWitt reports from Charlotte, the event is showcasing the state and its largest city.

Olympian Gabby Douglas Visits Charlotte

Leoneda Inge — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 03:44:00 +0000

A new children’s health initiative is using the London Olympics and the Democratic National Convention to promote better health on the ground.

Children of all ages were pretty giddy. They were meeting Olympic Gold medal Gymnist Gabby Douglas.

Jailiah Zanders: "I was really excited to see the fab five and I was more excited about coming to see Gabby Douglas because she is one of my role models."

Charlotte's Mayor Welcomes Delegates

Gurnal Scott — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 09:50:00 +0000

Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx welcomed Democrats to his city for their convention last night. Many Democrats see the two-term mayor as a rising star in the party. He talked about his beginnings and his rise to become mayor of North Carolina's largest city. Foxx said Charlotte's development mirrors the message his fellow Democrats want to take from this convention.