The second night of the Democratic Convention in Charlotte was highlighted by a rousing speech from former President Bill Clinton. But it also featured a number of North Carolina connections, including remarks by former Governor Jim Hunt. As Dave DeWitt reports from Charlotte, the event is showcasing the state and its largest city.
It's not just politicians speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte this week. Organizers have lined up a range of musicians to help keep attendees entertained and fired up. Tonight's performers include the Foo Fighters, Mary J Blige, Earth, Wind and Fire and James Taylor. But Taylor isn't the only North Carolinian playing tonight. Durham-based Delta Rae has toured with many bands since releasing its debut album Carry the Fire earlier this year.
Tonight in Charlotte is the night President Obama accepts his nomination for a second term in the White House. State Senator Floyd McKissick of Durham attended his first Democratic National Convention in 1988. He says this convention is the most exciting and the most important.
Former Governor Jim Hunt told a story of North Carolina's growth in education at the Democratic National Convention last night.
Jim Hunt made history as the state's longest serving governor. Last night, he gave a bit of a history lesson. He told delegates where North Carolina was many years ago.
Jim Hunt: "Poor, rural, and rigidly segregated."
And how far it's come...with students learning more now than ever before.
