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Passionate government & breaking news reporter @wsoctv. Cronkite, duPont, Emmy & Polk winner. Forbes 30U30. BBBS big. Elon alum. [email protected]
Charlotte, NC
Joined May 2009
Last time the Panthers were above .500: October 10, 2021
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Homicide Investigation in the Freedom Division
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CMPD investigating four homicides in 24 hours
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The first victim died from some kind of trauma. The other two were shot to death.
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On today’s Political Beat: Terrie Donovan, (R) CLT Mayor candidate CMS Boardmember Melissa Easley, D1 Bill Fountain, CMS D1 challenger Charlitta Hatch, CMS D1 challenger 12:30 pm and 11:30 pm on @wsoctv 10:30 pm on TV64
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CMPD investigating three murders in 16 hours
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The first victim died from some kind of trauma. The other two were shot to death.
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The Charlotte Hornets are partnering with @FDSN_Hornets, @wsoctv and Gray Media to simulcast the home opener against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, 10/22. The game will be available for free over the air in Charlotte and throughout the Carolinas. 📺
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Federal Title IX investigation launched after viral video at CMS middle school
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Earlier this week, CMS revealed it was investigating an alleged incident at Piedmont Middle School.
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Former Cedric Dean hotel tenant says she was required to give Medicaid information
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Federal investigators say Cedric billed Medicaid for more than $14 million worth of services, and he received nearly $9 million, using it for himself.
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Exciting news for basketball fans- @wsoctv is once again partnering with the @hornets to air select games. That includes the home opener next week.
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You’ll be able to watch the Charlotte Hornets home opener for free over the air in the Charlotte region thanks to a new partnership with Channel 9.
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Here are the applicants for Mecklenburg County's 6 MPTA slots. You'll notice some names on there that also applied for one of the city's appointments. There isn't anything I'm aware of that says that isn't allowed. Obviously only one board will be able to appoint someone
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A spokesperson for Mecklenburg County just sent me the list of MPTA applicants- 180 people applied for one of the county's 6 seats on the MPTA. That's more applicants than Charlotte City Council, who have to appoint 12 people (2 by CRBA, 1 by FFTC, 2 by mayor)
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Mecklenburg County Chairman Mark Jerrell tells me he takes full responsibility for the Mecklenburg County Commission issuing a proclamation in honor of Cedric Dean declaring March 29 as “Cedric Dean Day.” Commissioners did not vote on this and they were not consulted. He says
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Charlotte City Council will hold a special meeting Monday at 1:00 pm to go into closed session and discuss "personnel matters."
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There were two arrests during the last No Kings protest in Charlotte. Court records show the DA dismissed the charges for one of the people arrested, Tirsa Grande-Sanchez, because the LEO didn't recall the incident. Charges against Shannon Riley are still pending.
No major incidents in Uptown during “No Kings” rally, two arrests made
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Yesterday, when CMPD provided crime stats on repeat offenders, they pointed out multiple examples that have frustrated them. One was a 15-year-old they say they have arrested 111 times since 2023. @wsoctv
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The 2025 Political Beat Candidate Guide
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Channel 9 sent key questions to all candidates.
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Cedric Dean was released from federal prison in 2017 and finished probation in 2018. According to public records from North Carolina Division of Employment Security Commission, Dean's total income during this entire period was $167,743. But in late 2024 and early 2025, something
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State Auditor Dave Boliek met with Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles yesterday. A spokesperson for the auditor tells me, "Auditor Boliek had a productive meeting with Mayor Lyles while in Charlotte. He had an opportunity to share the mission of the State Auditor's Office regarding the use
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CMPD arrested Dominique Horne in connection with last week's Family Dollar threat. As I reported last week, witnesses say she got into a fight with another customer after demanding that customer's shirt. Witnesses say she then left the store, grabbed her gun, and then came
Fight over NASCAR shirt turns to gun threat inside Family Dollar, witnesses say
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