Democratic National Convention in Charlotte 2012

Highs and lows from the convention experience

Charlotteans get high marks for their friendliness, the Obama sand sculpture was panned, and rain was present - and politicized. Hear what visitors and Charlotteans had to say about the DNC and its host city.

DNC keepsakes heading to Smithsonian
Cabarrus, Gaston, Union counties get boosts
DNC transportation proved a headache
DNC traffic a boon to regional airports

Businesses who banked big time share key to DNC success

By Celeste Smith | E-mail | September 15, 2012

Jersey Mike’s knocked out 7,000-plus boxed lunches for first responders.

Burr opposes more funding for national conventions
The DNC's record-breaking digital footprint
Washburn: Media precautions unneeded
Corporate cash paid DNC's arena fee

The DNC’s record digital footprint

By Adam Bell | E-mail | September 14, 2012

The tweets, posts and calls kept flying around Charlotte at a seemingly breakneck pace during the Democratic National Convention.

Video: One American: Robert F. Kennedy Through the Lens of Bill Eppridge

Via NDN | September 13, 2012

Former Time staff photographer Bill Eppridge talks about his exhibit "One America, One American: Robert F. Kennedy Through the Lens of Bill Eppridge." Housed in The Charlotte Observer lobby the exhibition is open to the public September 4 through October 19 1012.

Corporate cash paid DNC’s arena fee

By Tim Funk | E-mail | September 13, 2012

Charlotte’s host committee paid for one of the biggest Democratic convention expenses – $5 million for use of Time Warner Cable Arena – from a fund that accepted cash from corporations.

Stricter protest laws not used by police during DNC

By Steve Harrison | E-mail | September 7, 2012

When the city of Charlotte passed a new “extraordinary events” ordinance for the Democratic National Convention, police were given new power to stop and search.

Delegates say ‘thank you’ to Charlotte | September 7, 2012
Democrats say DNC aided grassroots effort | September 7, 2012
President Barack Obama asks for 'common effort, shared responsibility' | September 7, 2012
Under county orders, protesters peacefully leave Marshall Park | September 7, 2012
Charities get 8,000 pounds of leftover DNC food | September 7, 2012
N.C. bankers erect fences to deflect attacks that don't come | September 7, 2012
President Obama departs Charlotte on Air Force One | September 7, 2012
Charlotte vs. Tampa: Well, how'd we do as convention host? | September 7, 2012
Airport officials warn of big exodus; travelers urged to arrive 3 hours early | September 7, 2012
Party heavyweights, celebrities and N.C. dignitaries join DNC finale | September 6, 2012

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For the Democratic National Convention vistors, the Observer is taking a look at some of the people, places and events that might surprise people about the region.

• We call it home
• Southern Drawl
• Livermush
• Jewish life
• Globalizing city
• Segregated past

• Rural poverty
• Gateway to city
• Still Bank Town?
• Flying the flag
• Booster gene

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