Mark Washburn
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Charlotte, NC, United States
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NC radio curmudgeon Robert Raiford dies at 89
Known for his war on political correctness, this Charlotte celebrity’s fame grew on "John Boy and Billy." → Read More
WDAV-FM gaining in listeners as it becomes radio 'oasis'
Last August, the Davidson College-based station was No. 1 in audience share among its national peers, and it’s remained in the top three nationally since then. → Read More
Your furry mistake can be your greatest blessing
She is a writer, and since I was a mistake, she gave me my name: Typo. → Read More
This fisherman has such a way with sharks, they come back to see him
Do the sharks mind Chip Michalove? Apparently not. They seem drawn to him. He’s caught the same great white, same tiger and same lemon sharks twice. → Read More
Mom charged with child abuse after letting son drive golf cart on NC island resort
Police on Bald Head Island have reinstated charges – dropped last year after an officer twice failed to appear in court to testify – against a suburban Charlotte woman jailed for child abuse when she allowed her 11-year-old son to drive a golf cart at the exclusive resort near Wilmington. → Read More
Brother of NFL star charged with rape, cyberstalking and assault
According to police, Charlotte 49ers quarterback Kevin Olsen was charged with felony second-degree forcible rape, cyberstalking, assault on a female and second-degree forced sex. → Read More
Rodent refuses role. Museum cancels Groundhog Day.
Charlotte’s Discovery Place announced Wednesday – rather like the sheepish mother of a runaway bride – that, ahem, our groundhog would give the annual fest a pass, instead graciously tweeting her views on winter’s endurance from the privacy of her chambers. → Read More
Charlotte police officer will not face charges in shooting that led to days of unrest
A Charlotte police officer will not face charges in the shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott, the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s office said after an SBI investigation. Death of Keith Scott sparked violent riots, peaceful demonstrations and large protests. → Read More
Charlotte police officer will not face charges in shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott
A Charlotte police officer will not face charges in the shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott, the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s office said after an SBI investigation. Death of Keith Scott sparked violent riots, peaceful demonstrations and large protests. → Read More
He joined in the looting. Then did a TV interview and gave his name.
Charlotte Mecklenburg police used Facebook, Twitter, security cameras and street video to help identify looters in uptown rioting after the police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott. Already 31 have been arrested and more charges are expected. → Read More
Man jailed after hurling racial slurs at a TV reporter
An African-American reporter known for his civil rights coverage and public TV documentaries, was in Charleston, SC, covering Hurricane Matthew when a man on the street began calling him racial slurs and said he must be a former slave. → Read More
CMPD releases full video of fatal Keith Lamont Scott shooting
The video shows Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers handcuffing Keith Lamont Scott and then trying to save his life in the parking lot of his University City apartment complex. Officers in the video said they found three bullet wounds on Scott– on his wrist, abdomen, and on the back of his shoulder. → Read More
Charlotte police releases full video of fatal shooting
The video shows Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers handcuffing Keith Lamont Scott and then trying to save his life in the parking lot of his University City apartment complex. Officers in the video said they found three bullet wounds on Scott– on his wrist, abdomen, and on the back of his shoulder. → Read More
Missing for nearly five years, child found buried in rural S.C.
Erica Parsons hasn’t been seen since 2011. Her disappearance touched off a national search. Sandy Parsons, Erica’s adoptive father, has recently been in talks with investigators from prison, family members say. → Read More
‘I’m trapped. … Oh my God, they’re coming!’ 911 calls reveal terror in Charlotte
911 tapes from motorists trapped by protesters in Charlotte after police shooting describe terrifying reaction to storming crowd. → Read More
Dad kills 6-year-old daughter and tells park rangers, ‘It’s what she wanted’
Father in custody dispute stabs 6-year-old in front of two park rangers near Asheville, NC. → Read More
The secret life of Mayberry’s Thelma Lou
She was raised by a loving mother trapped in an abusive marriage, came face to face with the horrors of war in Indo-China and dumped her fiance three days before their wedding. There’s more to Betty Lynn, who turns 90 on Monday, than her famous role of Barney Fife’s girlfriend. → Read More
Pioneer black police officer was ‘Superman’ to kids, inspiration to community
William Covington’s approach was more social worker than police officer, decades before community policing was invented. It made him an inspiring figure in Charlotte’s African-American community. → Read More
A Trump rally now is Book of Revelation meets 'Art of the Deal'
Before about 5,000 partisans in North Carolina, the GOP nominee celebrated the discord of the Democrats with a harmonious attack on Hillary Clinton, nitwits in Washington and the news media. → Read More
Union County couple’s Bald Head Island vacation ends in handcuffs
On the second day of her dream vacation on exclusive Bald Head Island, Julie Mall went with her family to the beach to catch the sunset. Her 11-year-old son asked to drive the golf cart back to their $1,000-a-day rented cottage. → Read More