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The DNC In The CLT

News, notes, and gossip surrounding the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte

New Charlotte in 2012 Logo Tells ‘Story’

Below is the logo you’ve gotten accustomed to seeing represent...

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Posted 02/02/12 @ 02:37 PM

Party Like It’s 2012—with 15,000 Members of Media and 6,000 Delegates Coming

The Charlotte in 2012 Convention Host Committee has announced a total of...

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Posted 01/31/12 @ 03:53 PM

A Week Left to Vote in DNC Poster Contest

The Committee for Charlotte in 2012 launched a contest, in...

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Posted 01/24/12 @ 04:12 PM

Trade & Tryon

A blog where Charlotte business, politics, and media intersect

Bank of America, Populist Fervor, and Occupy Charlotte

It's hard to know how all this is going to shake out, but as a great...

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Posted 10/27/11 @ 12:36 PM

Close Reading. Like, Really Close Reading

The editors of The New York Times Sunday Magazine--one of the best mags in...

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Posted 06/14/11 @ 02:38 PM

What I'm Reading This A.M.

Some interesting stuff in the big O this morning:"Love him or hate him,...

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Posted 06/09/11 @ 08:31 AM

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What's Next for the GOP?

What's Next for the GOP?

Are Mecklenburg County Republicans really an endangered species?


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The Professor and the President

The Professor and the President

Carol Quillen is both. She’s also Davidson’s first female president and the first non-Davidson alum to hold the office since 1957. The college she takes over has a budding national...


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Hackerspace Charlotte: A Tinkerer’s Paradise and Haven for Intellectual Curiosity

Hackerspace Charlotte: A Tinkerer’s Paradise and Haven for Intellectual Curiosity

In NoDa, the most dangerous question you can ask is, "What's that?" It's also the most fun


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John Linnell Predicts They Might Be Giants' Charlotte Show Will Be "Best Show Ever"

John Linnell Predicts They Might Be Giants' Charlotte Show Will Be "Best Show Ever"

My Q&A with co-founder of TMBG


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Say, Have You Heard About "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told"?

Say, Have You Heard About "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told"?

My Q&A with QCTC's co-founders


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"Let the Haters Be Your Advertisers"

"Let the Haters Be Your Advertisers"

QCTC's "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told" has gotten a certain contingent a little upset


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Eating Through Dessert

Eating Through Dessert

Experience has taught me how desserts should be enjoyed—very carefully


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Things to Fix Before the DNC: Corridors of Crap

Things to Fix Before the DNC: Corridors of Crap

Each month leading up to next September’s Democratic National Convention, writer Jeremy Markovich profiles one aspect of Charlotte that needs fixing up. This month:


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