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Charlotte Talks Local News Roundup: CMPD Tear Gas Video Released; RNC Here And Gone

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Video has been released of a June 2 incident in uptown Charlotte where tear gas was used on protesters. We’ll talk about the conversation caught on body cam that led to a suspension for one CMPD officer. The RNC was in Charlotte this week, but occurred in a much different way than was planned two years ago. The political speeches did […]

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President Trump Prepares For ‘Unconventional’ Republican National Convention in Charlotte Monday

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CHARLOTTE – Monday, President Trump is coming to the Queen City.  The President will speak tomorrow at an unconventional RNC. There will be hundreds of people instead of thousands attending the event because of the pandemic, and also no large-scaled protests. WCCB Charlotte’s Political Contributor, Mary C. Curtis takes a look at the expectations for the scaled-down RNC for the Republican

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President Trump To Rally Base Weeks Before Election During Republican National Convention

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CHARLOTTE — An historic Republican National Convention kicks off Monday in Charlotte. We now know who will be speaking at the scaled-down event, and who will not. President Trump will speak to delegates Monday at the Charlotte Convention Center.  Expect to hear his message of law and order as the President attempts to solidify his base 10 weeks before

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POLITICAL WRAP: Plans Changing Again for RNC in Charlotte; Stimulus Debate

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – This month’s Republican National Convention in Charlotte will be closed to the press. A convention spokesperson cites social distancing requirements and resulting capacity restrictions. Not even all the delegates will be able to to cast votes in person. Another Republican official tells CNN parts of the convention will be live streamed. That includes the

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Charlotte Talks Local News Roundup: Cooper’s ‘Last Call’ Rule; Has Charlotte Reached COVID Peak?G

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On this week’s Charlotte Talks local news roundup … Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that there would be a “last call” order throughout North Carolina beginning on Friday, banning alcohol sales in restaurants after 11 p.m. Charlotte has a similar order already in place, but it’s more restrictive. We’ll give details on that, as well as a

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POLITICAL WRAP: Confederate Monument Controversy

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – President Trump is speaking out about the removal of monuments. “The unhinged left-wing mob is trying to vandalize our history, desecrate our monuments, our beautiful monuments,” the President said during a rally on Saturday night. It comes as Governor Roy Cooper orders the removal of Confederate monuments in Raleigh, citing public safety concerns. Our political contributor Mary C.

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A mercurial Trump foils Charlotte’s best-laid RNC plans, probably

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time, especially for a city that wants to be world class. Charlotte would join that list of cities to have hosted both Democratic and Republican national conventions. Its hotels and restaurants and streets would be bustling. Its arena would be filled with crowds,

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POLITICAL WRAP: CMPD & Chemical Agents; Protest Reaction Worldwide

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Monday night, Charlotte City Council will talk about the use of chemical agents on protesters. It comes as the SBI is looking into tactics officers used on Tuesday night. Also, how protests for racial justice across the country are now getting worldwide attention. Click above for more with WCCB Charlotte Political Contributor

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