CBJ Morning Buzz: RNC still a hot topic as president puts a deadline on demand, other states line up to host; Celebrity chef's NC restaurant closing permanently

Chatter about the Republican National Convention and Charlotte's role in hosting the event — or not — continued yesterday as President Donald Trump reiterated his ultimatum, governors in other states invited the gathering and local leaders discussed how to move forward. Following his tweets on Monday that threatened to move the RNC if Gov. Roy Cooper doesn't "immediately" promise that Spectrum Center can be "fully occupied" for the convention, the president said in a press conference yesterday…