Sept. 6, 2012. Local photographer Lonnie Webster arrived in Charlotte for the Democratic National Convention on Sunday night and left Thursday night after President Barack Obama spoke in the Times Warner Cable Arena. Read more... BY JESSE WOODContinue reading →
Sept. 6, 2012. From the moment former President Bill Clinton took the stage last night and uttered the words, “Fellow Democrats, we are here to nominate a president and I've got one in mind,” to the conclusion of his speech, the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte was abuzz; and Boone Mayor Loretta Clawson and Council Member Andy Ball were front and center for the whole thing. Read more... BY PAUL T. CHOATE Photo & Video by Ken KetchieContinue reading →
Sept. 4, 2012. Nearly 6,000 delegates are taking part in the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte this week, and two of them are from Boone – Mayor Loretta Clawson and Council Member Andy Ball. Read more... BY JESSE WOODContinue reading →
Sept. 4, 2012.Includes New Photos! Local photographer and freelancer to the High Country Press, Lonnie Webster arrived at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte on Sunday. Read more... BY JESSE WOODContinue reading →
Sept. 4, 2012. Appalachian Voices Executive Director Willa Mays and several other staff members will attend the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte next week to focus the nation’s attention on the devastating impacts of coal on the region’s environment and communities. Read more...Continue reading →