For Unions, Democratic Convention Means Business
Organizers of the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., face a bit of a conundrum as they try to honor their party's deep ties to organized labor in a state with the lowest percentage...
View ArticleGov. Haley Gets Prime-Time Convention Speaking Slot
Among the speakers with a prime-time slot at the Republican National Convention in Tampa this week is South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. The speech could propel her into national politics.The talk about...
View ArticleBank Of America Improves Foreclosure Image
Transcript STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Bank of America will release quarterly earnings tomorrow and once again, foreclosures will be part of the equation.
View ArticleMug Shot Time? Wipe That Smile Off Your Face
In one North Carolina county, mugging too much for a mug shot can get you locked in a cell indefinitely.First off, though, why would you smile for a mug shot? Thumb through those publications like...
View ArticleOne Airport's Trash Is 2 Million Worms' Treasure
Food waste is not just a problem for restaurants— airports also have to deal with piles of this kind of garbage.At one of the nation's busiest airports, Charlotte Douglas International in North...
View ArticleCold War Bunker Network Repurposed For 21st Century Threats
There's an underground bunker at a radio station in Charlotte, N.C., where time has stopped. Built decades ago to provide safety and vital communications in the event of a nuclear attack, it's now a...
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