Nathan Morabito
NBC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC, United States
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How campus security has changed one year after deadly UNCC shooting
"We need to do everything we can to make sure our campuses are as safe and secure as possible." → Read More
Charlotte doctor "scared" for safety of medical personnel
A Charlotte doctor is worried about the safety of her fellow doctors and nurses amid a shortage of personal protective equipment to combat the coronavirus. → Read More
After schools closed, child abuse referrals slowed
Teachers account for one out of every five child abuse referrals nationwide. Now that kids aren't in the classroom, they need their guardian angels more than ever. → Read More
Landlords taking different approaches in collecting rent during pandemic
While North Carolina courts are temporarily stopping eviction proceedings, some landlords are still filing eviction or offering loans. → Read More
SC hospitals have fewer than 1,200 ventilators
A survey of South Carolina hospitals released Thursday revealed 222 of the available 1,265 hospital ventilators in the state are currently in use. → Read More
Nursing students given choice: Show up in-person or receive incomplete
Gaston College nursing students, who already work in healthcare and are seeking advanced degrees, are at risk of potential double exposure under current guidelines. → Read More
Charlotte foster mother spared from eviction, but others are still at risk
Living with a disability, a string of bad luck and now a pandemic, the foster mother of two said she could not afford her rent of almost $1,300 this month. → Read More
Hospitals workers fear there is a shortage of personal protective equipment
Novant Health Chief Safety and Quality Officer Dr. David Priest said the health system is asking its team members “to be good stewards” of supplies. → Read More
$90 hand sanitizer? Price gouging complaints soar during coronavirus outbreak
Attorneys general in North Carolina and South Carolina are urging people to file price gouging complaints for everything from toilet paper to groceries. → Read More
Salisbury VA ready to help civilians if hospitals become overwhelmed
A request for Veterans Affairs help would come from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if hospitals experience COVID-19 capacity issues. → Read More
Impact of social distancing could take weeks to measure
The president of the North Carolina Institute of Medicine said it’s still too early to tell how severe the coronavirus pandemic will become. → Read More
Inside a U.S. military coronavirus quarantine
Don and Linda Yarbro were among more than a dozen people from the Charlotte-area who were on the Grand Princess cruise that docked in California earlier this week. → Read More
Cancellations, closures meant to ease strain on healthcare system
Two state reports in the late 2000s found a then-influenza pandemic would put a strain on the number of available hospital beds. → Read More
Amid coronavirus concerns, paid sick leave not prevalent in many industries
An estimated 29% of the private workforce did not have access to paid sick leave in March 2018. → Read More
Review underway at Ardrey Kell to identify out-of-county students
Yearly residency checks are uncommon at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Parents and a school board member believe a lack of oversight is contributing to overcrowding. → Read More
Police chief answers questions about RNC safety, intimidation and protesters
The panel answered questions 2020 Republican National Convention questions. The Hood Hargett Breakfast Club hosted the members-only event at Carmel Country Club. → Read More
State to investigate questionable Charlotte high school diplomas
State of North Carolina is investigating the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools credit recovery program that resulted in questionable high school diplomas graduations. → Read More
Neighborhoods installing license plate reader cameras
More and more neighborhoods in and around Charlotte are now using the same kind of high-tech cameras police rely on to track down criminals. → Read More
Should CMPD keep RNC security purchases secret until after the convention?
As CMPD counts on a $50 million federal security grant for the RNC, city leaders are trying to find a balance between transparency of purchases and public safety. → Read More
Affordable Housing Crisis: Nashville's shipping container apartments could be inspiration for Charlotte
A Nashville developer is using a surplus of shipping containers to build affordable housing units. Some advocates in Charlotte are pushing for similar action. → Read More