One tent with "not for sleeping" sign attached. Photo: Julie Rose
Updated at 12:56 pm: An attorney for the Occupy Charlotte protesters is seeking a temporary injunction to prevent CMPD from removing the protesters' tents from Old City Hall.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police have given Occupy Charlotte protesters until 2:30 p.m. to remove their tents from the grounds of Old City Hall.
For further analysis of Thursday's news that North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue won't run for a second term, WFAE's Scott Graf spoke with Michael Bitzer. He's a Catwaba College political science professor and writes for WFAE's Party Line political blog.
Jake Shimabukuro is a ukulele virtuoso. He's played stages throughout the world, from Japan to Russia to France. Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, and George Harrison, the Hawaiian-born musician has redefined the way audiences hear that small instrument in a big way.
Jake came by the WFAE studios and spoke with reporter Tanner Latham. A ukulele player from Hawaii is not that big a deal. A ukulele player from Hawaii who plays rock and roll, well