Austin Walker
NBC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC, United States
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EPA says it found 19 more potential violations at New-Indy plant in South Carolina
The findings are the latest issue for the beleaguered plant. → Read More
Community member saves historic African-American schoolhouse
The school was built in 1925 for the Baltimore Village community in Cramerton, North Carolina. When it fell vacant, the fire department was ready to burn it down. → Read More
Bless you! Experts say allergy season is coming early
Here's how to avoid those sniffle and sneezing sessions. → Read More
Flooding in Union County continues, but who is supposed to fix it?
When it rains along Fletcher Broome Road in Union County, neighbors said the area becomes unsafe. → Read More
Neighbors concerned after homeless camp pops up next to apartment complex in Sugar Creek
CMPD said the camp is on private property and can't be removed until a crime is committed, and added it's working with the specific landowner. → Read More
Raw sewage is spilling into lawns in Clover, but whose problem is this to solve?
After months without answers, homeowners reached out to WCNC Charlotte for help. → Read More
Charlotte city council begins annual strategy meeting
Affordable housing, mobility and job creation were some of the most talked about items. → Read More
Holocaust survivor sits down with WCNC Charlotte: 'I still have dreams about it'
Irving Bienstock was able to escape from the Nazi regime. But family members died at Auschwitz. → Read More
Dominion Energy says relief in sight for high gas bills
Some Cornelius residents said they were fed up with the gas bills through Dominion Energy. The company told WCNC Charlotte there's some relief in sight. → Read More
Flooding in Monroe leaves residents seeking solutions
Union County residents are looking for answers after their community continues to flood. → Read More
Push for bike safety after cyclist hit in Charlotte
Advocates are calling for safety measures in the Queen City. → Read More
Amid New Years resolutions, local gym preps for a boom in new memberships
Nationally, due to the New Year, gym memberships are the craze. Owners say it's because of the New Years resolutions. → Read More
A violent 24 hours in the Queen City, with 4 shootings in less than a day
According to data by CMPD, Charlotte has seen 109 homicides so far this year, which is an increase from 2021. → Read More
Travelers hit the road with rental cars amid Southwest Airlines flight cancellations
Even getting a rental car can be difficult right now. → Read More
Efforts to educate people on the dangerous truth of fentanyl
In recent cases, police departments are seeing drugs like marijuana and Xanax laced with fentanyl. → Read More
Shanquella Robinson's loved ones, community leaders demand justice
During a memorial on Saturday, loved ones shared their grief and called for action in the wake of the Charlotte woman's death. → Read More
Proposal confirmed for Eastland Mall site's possible future
The path forward for the empty lot is still being decided. → Read More
Community split on new development coming to Gastonia
It'll mean more homes, but some neighbors have concerns about some of the growing pains. → Read More
What businesses see as Cornelius grows
A cocktail bar owner believes any concerns about traffic or other issues will be ironed out and addressed. → Read More
Charlotte Outlets prioritizing safety during Black Friday shopping
The general manager of the Charlotte Premium Outlets said there were seen and unseen security efforts in place. → Read More