York County group seeks to add a Palmetto touch to the 2012 DNC
With the Democratic National Convention coming to the Queen City in just under eight months, plans are well underway here in York County to absorb the 35-thousand dignitaries and media that will be staying in the Carolinas for upwards of two weeks. And while Charlotte is set to be the center of attention, outlying areas [...]
Charlotte leaders issue protesting, camping regulations for 2012 DNC
By the time the Democratic National Convention rolls into Charlotte this September, the ground rules for protesting and camping out on city property could change dramatically. In a proposal generated by Charlotte’s City Attorney and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, there are suggested changes to city ordinances that would ban everything from water guns to pepper spray at [...]
GOP leader renews call for campaign finance reform
With the Iowa Caucuses having now flung open the doors to the 2012 GOP Presidential Nomination, all eyes will soon be on South Carolina in just a few weeks leading up to the Palmetto State Primary. And with the legislature heading back to Columbia next week, a local GOP leader is renewing the call for [...]
2 men arrested for stealing political campaign signs while intoxicated
Two Rock Hill men were arrested Thursday night after police say they were stealing political campaign signs. A Rock Hill police report says officers responded to the area of Dave Lyle Blvd and Chamberside Drive and found two men, 23-year-old Dwayne Robertson of Montford Street and 22-year-old Christopher Nastally of Hillcrest Avenue, who said they [...]
