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Passionate government & breaking news reporter @wsoctv . Cronkite, duPont, Emmy & Polk winner. Forbes 30U30. BBBS big. Elon alum. Joe.Bruno @wsoc -tv.com
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Co-owner of the Thirsty Beaver Brian Wilson tells me Mick Jagger went unnoticed last night. Turns out the people to the right of him in this photo have floor tickets to the show tonight and they didn’t even realize it was him!
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If you smoke or have previously smoked at least 100 cigarettes, you will qualify for a COVID-19 vaccine in North Carolina starting on March 24
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BREAKING: Rep. Madison Cawthorn was cited for having a gun this morning at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, three sources tell
@StolpWSOC9
,
@JPaulWSOC9
and me. More to come
#ncpol
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20-year-old tells me he's lucky to be alive after he says he was nearly beat to death in a parking garage during the protests
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BREAKING: Mecklenburg County's Board of Elections just voted to make all of Charlotte's major stadiums and arenas early voting sites:
- Bank of America Stadium
- Spectrum Center
- Bojangles Coliseum
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Like the woman I interviewed yesterday, Kinlaw never mailed the ballots. She gave them to McCrae Dowless. She doesn't know what he did with them afterward. She says she has no doubt Dowless wanted Mark Harris and Sheriff Jim McVicker to win.
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According to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, internet personality Hayes Grier was arrested yesterday. He’s facing three felony charges of common law robbery, conspiracy and assault serious bodily injury. He has been released from the Meck County Jail.
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After the Panthers lost to the Falcons 29-3 on November 17, 2019, David Tepper held a press conference saying mediocrity won’t be tolerated.
Since that press conference, the Panthers are 11-33.
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BREAKING: Mexican authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a friend of
#ShanquellaRobinson
in the femicide investigation
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BREAKING: Rep
@StenyHoyer
tells
@wsoctv
that Mark Harris will NOT be seated on Jan 3.
“Given the now well-documented election fraud that took place in
#NC09
, Democrats would object to any attempt by Mr. Harris to be seated on January 3."
#ncpol
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Governor Roy Cooper says he is encouraging all schools and local governments to end their mask mandates
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Wow: Senator Thom Tillis is announcing a $1 billion grant to build passenger rail from Raleigh to Richmond. The funds are from the bipartisan infrastructure law, which Tillis supported
@wsoctv
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Liz and I are very excited to announce we will be staying in Charlotte. I have signed a new long-term deal that will keep me here with
@wsoctv
through 2026. Thank you
@MikeOliveira
for your leadership and investment in my career.
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Inbox: Bojangles is teaming up with Appalachian Mountain Brewing to create Bojangles Hard Sweet Tea. It is hitting the shelves in March
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Governor Roy Cooper is going with Plan B. School districts can opt for Plan C (all remote) if they choose. Masks will be required for all teachers, staff and students (K-12). Everyone will get at least 5 masks
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BREAKING: MLS will announce Charlotte as the 30th team on December 17 in CLT, a source tells
@AllisonWSOC9
#MLS2CLT
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Two of the top absentee witnesses (of the 159 envelopes I obtained) told me Dowless paid them. The others:
Hester- threatened to call the cops on me.
Singletary, J Dowless, Edwards- not home
Britt- doesn't live at the address she put on ballot
S Dowless- home, didn't answer door
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My last live shot for a little bit is coming up at 11. Getting married this weekend. Taking lots of time off. Will try to stay off this website. Back in December!
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At a loss for words. Thank you so much
@PolkAwards
for the honor.
Polk Award for Local Television Reporting: Joe Bruno of WSOC-TV for amassing evidence of ballot fraud in a disputed North Carolina Congressional race.
#northcarolina
#election
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You have reached a local government reporter, not the LSU quarterback
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The Gastonia Police Department is asking residents to not shoot at the Chinese spy balloon if it flies over North Carolina
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BREAKING: The Jerry Richardson statue is coming down. Charlotte DOT is about the close the road near Bank of America Stadium to allow the work to happen
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NCSBE says 11,000 residents received a pre-filled voter registration application from Civitech. It included incorrect names, addresses and DOB info
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No one died from COVID-19 in Mecklenburg County in the past week
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On scene of the I-485 wreck. Cars are slowing passing the house on the shoulder. All minor injuries
@wsoctv
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Im outside Bank of America Stadium. A crew is checking out the Jerry Richardson statue. A flatbed truck is here.
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BREAKING: CMPD has launched an Internal Affairs investigation to determine if Officers followed department policies and directives during DaBaby’s arrest
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North Carolina is getting a Buc-ee’s!
While you were sleeping, Mebane City Council unanimously approved the project during a marathon meeting.
It will be located off Exit 152 of I-85
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Today marks 6 years for me as a reporter in Charlotte. I was 21 when I was hired and I was scared to death I would be eaten alive in this market. Thanks
@GeoffMoJo
for taking a chance on me and thanks viewers/ followers for sticking with me! Love this city!
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BREAKING: CMPD sources confirm this photo I obtained of the shooting aftermath shows the weapon Keith Scott was holding.
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BREAKING: North Carolina has its first case of coronavirus. A person from Wake County who traveled to Washington and was exposed at a long-term care facility where there is currently a COVID-19 outbreak. News conference at 3:30
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New: Congressman
@GerryConnolly
(D-VA), Vice Ranking Member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is calling for an emergency hearing into reports of election fraud in the race for
#NC09
#ncpol
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Have you ever noticed how random things seem to always be spilling on Charlotte highways? I've been tracking them for a couple years. Here is a list that will update!
1. April 2016- Paint
#SpillTracker
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We have a date: The North Carolina Lottery Commission voted today to allow mobile sports betting starting March 11 at noon. You will be able to create betting accounts starting March 1.
The ACC men's basketball tournament starts March 12
March Madness starts March 19
@wsoctv
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New: Lawsuit alleges NC House Speaker had affair, sex with people seeking political favor
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Former
#CLTCC
candidate Pete Givens confirmed to Channel 9 that Mark Harris introduced him to McCrae Dowless. "Mark told me about this guy's process... that he had a process." Harris is Givens' pastor
First reported by
@theobserver
#NC09
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North Carolina Democratic Party statement on the actions of the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office:
“The actions of these officers represents completely unwarranted police hostility and voter suppression.”
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I am just blown away and stunned. Thank you so much
@CharlotteMag
and
@greglacour
Know this guy? Our December issue arrives in the coming weeks, and we just couldn't wait to share our cover, featuring one of our 2021 Charlotteans of the Year:
@JoeBrunoWSOC9
. Meet the rest when you pick up one of our most highly anticipated issues of the year.
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Crazy story in Charlotte:
- A man tried to kidnap a woman.
- She broke free and ran into a karate studio. He followed her.
- The karate instructor fought the suspect.
- Suspect taken to the hospital on a stretcher
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My coverage on the ground is finished for the night. I saw a heck of a lot of good. Absolutely no bad.
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Usher accused of embezzling from Charlotte’s largest Catholic parish
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Southern Spirits in Fort Mill says they will not promote Russian products at this time. They will be removing displays from the floor and will promote the Ukrainian vodka Kozak instead.
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The NC Senate voted 38-11 to pass the sports betting bill. The final vote could come as soon as tomorrow. Legal sports betting in North Carolina is in the red zone
@wsoctv
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Good morning. It is a beautiful day for strangers to argue with other strangers on Twitter about masks. The mandate goes into effect at 5 pm
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Steve Smith Foundation, Mecklenburg County to create area’s first behavioral health urgent care
#meckbocc
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Breaking: After 3 shootings in 75 days, Apple is permanently closing its location in the Northlake Mall. This is arguably the mall’s biggest attraction. Employees were informed today, per Bloomberg
@wsoctv
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Pat McCrory deployed the National Guard to Charlotte in 2016. People were protesting the death of Keith Scott. Antifa wasn’t trying to take over the city of Charlotte
As Governor, I deployed the National Guard when Antifa tried to take over. I know what it takes to restore law & order.
We've got to stop the crime wave that is hurting businesses & families across our nation, by responding with tough action that puts criminals behind bars.
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BREAKING: Cal Cunningham confirms the sexts first reported by
@NationalFile
are real. He is not dropping out of the race.
"I have hurt my family, disappointed my friends and am deeply sorry."
#ncpol
#ncsen
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BREAKING: Mark Harris announces he will NOT run for
#NC09
in the new election. Harris endorses Union County Commissioner
@StonyRushing
for the seat
#ncpol
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Senator Thom Tillis in 2016 after the death of Justice Antonin Scalia:
"the process of filling the Supreme Court vacancy would be best left to the next President.”
#ncsen
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The votes are in. Charlotte residents have officially named the new electric street sweeper Sweepy McSweepface. Democracy in action
@wsoctv
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NC: You do not have to place your absentee ballot in the mail. You can drop it off at your county’s Board of Elections or at an early voting site. If you are mailing your ballot, it is recommended you do it by at least October 27
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“You need to go home, grab your babies and love them. And take the daggum masks off.” - Commissioner Vilma Leake as she made a motion to drop Mecklenburg County’s mask mandate
#MeckBocc
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NC Dems Chair
@abreezeclayton
and Meck Dems Chair Jane Whitley call Cotham’s party switch “deceit of the highest order.” They are calling for her resignation
@wsoctv
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A blue wave has struck Huntersville. Former State Rep. Christy Clark won Huntersville Mayor. Mecklenburg County Democrats won all 6 At-Large seats. Jennifer Hunt, Nick Walsh, Edwin Quarles, Alisia Bergsman, Amanda Dumas and LaToya Rivers
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Hillsborough native, UNC graduate helped develop COVID-19 vaccine
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He’s in:
@JeffJacksonNC
says he’s running in the new 14th District. With more than $830,000 in the bank and widespread name recognition, he’s an instant frontrunner.
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Just got off the phone with the truck driver. She is still inside her truck as people loot her cargo and burn it. She fears for her life
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Panthers QB
@CameronNewton
recieved 11 write-in votes to be Mecklenburg County's soil and water conservation district supervisor
@wsoctv
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BREAKING: The Panthers have sent notices to Rock Hill to formally terminate the previous agreements on the practice facility and HQ. The deal is off
@wsoctv
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It is April 7- all North Carolinians 16 and older are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine
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The two likely candidates for North Carolina’s Attorney General race in 2024:
Dan Bishop (R)
Jeff Jackson (D)
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I have been wearing a mask on air for a couple months now. I personally do so to model good behavior. I don’t know about you but I don’t like this COVID world we’re in. I want out. If masks help get us to some sort of normalcy faster then sign me up. It’s just a mask.
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BREAKING: Gov Cooper announces NC is moving into Phase 3. Bars can reopen for outdoor service only at 30% capacity. Movie theaters can reopen at 30% capacity. Stadiums with more than 10,000 seats can have 7% capacity. Small outdoor venues can have 30% capacity or 100 guests
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board has voted 8-1 to require masks for all students, teachers, staff and visitors, regardless of vaccination status
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