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May 2008
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It was an eight hour drive from one "Queen City" to another. As I drove from Cincinnati to Charlotte, I passed the time talking by phone with family and friends. At 1:30 on a Sunday morning, I found myself driving down I-77 feeling a little like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. I would soon discover that Charlotte would feel very much like home. Most of us who work in television news have worked in several cities. My path took me from Lexington to Milwaukee to Tampa to Cincinnati. Each stop has given me a chance to meet some terrific people and I discovered that some of those people have ended up here in Charlotte. The first person to welcome me to North Carolina was Bev Rowland from Bessemer City. Bev had been a loyal viewer when I worked in Florida. Bev's email was the first indication that Charlotte rolls out the welcome mat. Beth Tatman is another of the many viewers who've reached out to me. Beth lives in Chester, South Carolina and I met her while shooting a story more than 15 years ago. She was once the Florida leader of the group Little People of America and has a big heart and a dynamic personality. I've also been welcomed by the many Ohioans who've relocated to the Carolinas. Among them, Judi and Dean Phillips from Tega Cay. They moved from Cincinnati two years ago and have offered to show my family everything this area has to offer. I spent 12 years anchoring in Tampa, Florida and Charlotte reminds me of that area. Both are cities of tremendous growth with an influx of newcomers. While I've been caught in a few traffic jams, I'm impressed by the planning in this growing city. While many cities talk about light rail, Charlotte has made it a reality. I'm also impressed by the passion of the people. Recently, a group of Charlotte residents walked to the government building to voice their concerns about crime. Nobody is happy about crime, but it's heartening to see Charlotteans banding together and demanding change. To me, that's the sign of a strong city. I'm temporarily staying in an apartment, looking for a home and anxious for my family to arrive. While I'm clearly a newcomer, I already feel right at home in the Queen City and for that, I thank you. 2 CommentsLeave a comment |
Welcome! You seem like a nice guy!
Good Luck in Charlotte Dave.
Cincinnati misses you already.