Alex Shabad
NBC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC, United States
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Since he also worked out of state, NC man struggled to receive his unemployment benefits
A North Carolina man is raising a red flag about the unemployment process for people who’ve worked out of state. → Read More
'I want to be a useful part of society'
“I still have no work,” Eric Fluster, who worked as a tour director, said. “I want to be a useful part of society.” → Read More
UK variant of COVID-19 found at Davidson College
The COVID-19 UK variant has been identified at Davidson College. → Read More
Police officer accused of scrapping a breathalyzer score that proved driver’s innocence
A Charlotte defense attorney is calling for a public watch list to disclose police officers whose credibility has been brought into question. → Read More
NC man gets unemployment help after his Extended Benefits stop
Once North Carolina's jobless rate fell, the Extended Benefits stopped coming, leaving many Carolinians who were still unemployed in financial trouble.. → Read More
NC is getting an influx of applications from healthcare providers wanting to be approved as COVID-19 vaccine distributors
Many healthcare providers wanting to join the COVID-19 vaccine effort are playing the waiting game. → Read More
With COVID hospitalizations rising, hospital opens virtual ward
Iredell Health System opens virtual hospital to treat and monitor some coronavirus patients at-home. → Read More
Health officials try to avoid wasting leftover COVID-19 doses before they expire
A WCNC Charlotte Defenders investigation found out about leftover, even wasted doses of the COVID 19 vaccine. → Read More
Delays in unemployment payments causing some to consider putting their health at risk
A Defenders investigation is finding unemployment delays in North Carolina and South Carolina are potentially forcing people to risk their health and safety. → Read More
Is the new COVID-19 strain in North Carolina?
A new, more contagious strain of the coronavirus has been identified in Georgia, a state neighboring North Carolina. → Read More
Atrium Health is giving 2nd doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The second dose of the COVID-19 vaccines began at Atrium Health on Monday. → Read More
Residents at a long-term care facility in NC receive COVID-19 vaccines
Sunrise Senior Living in Charlotte says it’s among one of the first in the state to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, as part of the state’s 1a distribution plan. → Read More
NC vaccine data shows racial disparities with 1st dose
Eight percent of the doses have gone to African Americans in North Carolina, and four percent of Hispanic. However, white people received 80% of the vaccines. → Read More
Waiting for unemployment benefits, man lives in car
Christopher Laney had been trying to get in contact with the state since July. He didn't get a response until WCNC Charlotte's Defenders team reached out. → Read More
SC nurse excited to get COVID-19 vaccine: Besides patients, 'I have not touched another human being in nine months'
A local nurse in South Carolina said she can’t wait to get the vaccine because for nine months she’s lived in a car, a tent, and trailer to keep her family safe. → Read More
NC widow's unemployment finally arrives after waiting months
Annette Wilson's husband, Wray, died suddenly while they were waiting for unemployment benefits, leaving her mourning with a pile of debt and little income. → Read More
Data shows which places are seeing the most COVID-19 spread in North Carolina
State data is shedding a light on what types of places are seeing the most COVID-19 spread in North Carolina. → Read More
Many NC DMV locations booked with appointments through December
State officials said some of the demand is fueled by drivers who received a five-month extension back in the spring, but now have licenses that are expiring. → Read More
Woman who lost job due to pandemic volunteers for vaccine trial
Gracie Howell volunteered for Moderna’s vaccine trial at UNC, after losing her job in the hospitality industry back in March. → Read More
Woman who lost job due to pandemic volunteers for vaccine trial
Gracie Howell volunteered for Moderna’s vaccine trial at UNC, after losing her job in the hospitality industry back in March. → Read More