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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
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Charlotte businessmen criticize DNC contracting practices | Washington Free Beacon http://t.co/G3c2gTBL
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I hope @MissTeeNikki @_newnew coming to Charlotte for the DNC! What's up?!?
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This preparation for the DNC is really messing with my phone signal! #Charlotte
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State working to replace, repair faulty highway lights before DNC http://t.co/P1CvcYLI
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@JaniceGW USA! Are you listening? Elizabeth Warren has words WOMEN want to hear in Charlotte. As Keynote Speaker! Look http://t.co/OcmuNTJm
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That's wassup. RT @robynesha: Officially registered as a DNC 2012 volunteer. Guess I'll be in Charlotte for Labor Day.
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12 artists vying for DNC poster credit http://t.co/JZmlj1fb
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America! Are you listening? Elizabeth Warren has the words voters want to hear in Charlotte. As Keynote Speaker! http://t.co/OcmuNTJm Look!
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@viacycle interested in demoing your tech in Charlotte during the DNC in September?
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@johnny_wright This is Jasmin... the hair model from the B.B.Class Thanks again! Are you guys coming to charlotte as well for the DNC?
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@RNC my Tahoe costs me $86 in Charlotte NC, you better believe this student will NOT be happy to see the DNC here!
