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A day after the Democratic National Convention Committee reiterated that Charlotte's gathering would be "the most open and accessible in history," 500 media representatives were given a tour Wednesday of their September digs.

To me, nothing says "terrorist bigwig" like a guy carrying a backpack.

"Ace & T.J." brought more than their morning show when they changed stations. They also brought their last guest.

New laws I'm enacting this year:

Al Gardner, whose sunny optimism has been a part of morning radio in Charlotte for 14 years, signs off at WBT-AM (1110) at the end of the month and, as usual, he couldn't be happier.

We at the Banana Welcome Council know you Chiquitians have many questions about your new Charlotte home. We will take them now.

We at the Banana Welcome Council know you Chiquitians have many questions about your new Charlotte home. We will take them now.

Today is one of those days crabby people welcome because they've got something they can snort about until foam pours from their huffing nostrils.

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Mark Washburn
Mark Washburn writes television and radio commentary for The Charlotte Observer.