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Written by VisitGuides.comTime Warner Cable Arena to host rounds 2 and 3 of NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball
Written by VisitGuides.comThe road to the NCAA Final Four will pass through Charlotte on March 18 and 20, 2011 as rounds two and three of the NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Tournament are held at Charlotte's Time Warner Cable Arena.
NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to be held May 23rd, 2011
Written by VisitGuides.comThe 2011 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place at 7:00 pm on Monday, May 23 2011 in the Charlotte Convention Center's Crown Ballroom. The ballroom and convention center are located adjacent to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. 2011 Inductees range from NASCAR champions Ned Jarrett and Lee Petty to owners Richard Childress and Rick Hendrick. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketmaster or by calling 800-745-3000.
Carolinas Aviation Museum to feature "Miracle on the Hudson" plane and exhibit
Written by VisitGuides.comCharlotte's Carolinas Aviation Museum will soon feature the famous Airbus A-320 that pilot Chesley Sullenberger landed safely in the Hudson River after the plane struck a flock of birds on January 15, 2009. US Airways Flight 1549 was bound for Charlotte Douglas International Airport when the bird strike occurred. Shortly after it was reported that all 155 passengers and crew had survived the dangerous landing and evacuation, New York Governor David Paterson was quoted as saying "We had a miracle on 34th Street. I believe now we have had a miracle on the Hudson." The iconic plane will be reassembled in the museum's hangar.
Charlotte to host 2011 CIAA Basketball Tournament - February 28 - March 5
Written by VisitGuides.comCharlotte will host the CIAA Basketball tournament from February 28 through March 5, 2011. The CIAA tournament is one of the nation's premier sporting events and is the third most attended basketball tournament among all NCAA divisions. The tournament week features a wide variety of events including parties, educational and healthy-living components, step shows, and a battle of the bands. Games will be held at Time Warner Cable Arena, with the championship game scheduled for Saturday March 5th.
>> Learn more about this historic tournament at the official CIAA Tournament home page
2012 Democratic National Convention to be held in Charlotte, NC
Written by VisitGuides.comCharlotte has risen yet another step closer toward world-class city status by landing the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Regardless of which side of the aisle you're on, this is a major coup and is sure to provide international exposure to the Queen City. Way to go, Charlotte!
>> Check out the comprehensive DNC convention coverage on News 14
>> Check out the official site of the Charlotte in 2012 Host Committee
Monroe Tweets
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Charlotte and Tampa each received $50 million in fed dollars for the #DNC and #RNC. Wrong kind of fed stimulus. #ows #policestate
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Wire: Occupiers: City has 'DNC fever' - Charlotte Observer: http://t.co/GP9DRTOW #wire
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NC city votes on rules making DNC protests harder http://t.co/p3Y7YuIp
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RT @DNC2012clt: Occupy Charlotte accuses city of having DNC fever, overreacting to situation. #DNC2012 http://t.co/OKLF3vwr
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Occupy Charlotte accuses city of having DNC fever, overreacting to situation. #DNC2012 http://t.co/EdVJRJNb
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@NAWP_Charlotte + @NACECharlotte join for DNC meeting at @Chima_Charlotte 2/20- food, valet, drinks. Space is limited! http://t.co/2a5lhn2D
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At #BayCounty DEC meeting, reviewing delegate selection process for DNC Convention in Charlotte, N.C.
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@Observer Charlotte nc why you trying to hide the bad from the dnc party are you ashamed of real life there.this shows how the DNC really is
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Charlotte nc why you trying to hide the bad from the dnc party are you ashamed of real life there.this shows how the DNC really is.
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Charlotte suffers 'DNC fever' http://t.co/MinHcqsk
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Charlotte nc trying to hide homeless,protester just for the dnc.shame on charlotte and the dnc.the dnc should have backbone have it stoped
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Charlotte suffers 'DNC fever' http://t.co/jPU0LoRY
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Will your business benefit from the DNC's selection of Charlotte as host city in 2012? http://t.co/oq3DnkbR
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@jimcramer, see any connection btwn Obama & Dems possibly easing bashing of banks b4 they come to Charlotte 4 DNC 2 buy NC votes? #madtweets
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RT @I_Hate_Hippies: Charlotte, NC is purchasing up to $25 mil in new police gear/equipment in preparation for the DNCC. http://t.co/0jCQ7a8Z
