Meghan Bragg
NBC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC, United States
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What you need to know about The Secure Act 2.0
A new law called the Secure Act 2.0 is making some changes to existing rules around retirement accounts. → Read More
Can defendants eat during a murder trial?
One viewer called us asking why Alex Murdaugh is allowed to eat at the defense table during the murder trial. → Read More
Fact Check: What do Ticketmaster service fees go to?
Some seats on Ticketmaster cost thousands of dollars, but the tacked-on service fees have many people talking. → Read More
Beware of Valentine's Day scammers
Valentine's Day is right around the corner and although this special day is meant for showing loved ones some extra TLC, some people are falling victim to scams. → Read More
Yes, states are re-checking Medicaid and CHIP eligibility starting in April
Here’s what you need to know so you don’t lose coverage for Medicaid or CHIP. → Read More
Here's why you might not see as big of a tax refund
This week tax season officially begins. That means the IRS will start accepting your taxes! However, you may not get as much of a refund as you did last year. → Read More
Fact Check: American Academy of Pediatrics releases new guidance on childhood obesity
Johnson said before the guidelines, there wasn't a set structure to deal with childhood obesity. → Read More
Doctors warn against eating your Christmas tree
Dr. Karla Robinson said certain Christmas trees are edible; however, consuming the one in your home is probably not your best bet for a number of reasons. → Read More
VERIFY Fact Check: Can I give my dog a rawhide?
Rawhides are chews for pets made out of dried animal byproducts. There are many different brands on the market. → Read More
Looking for cheap flights? Here are the cheapest months
Keyes tells WCNC flights can drop nearly 80 percent in January and February compared to December. → Read More
Here's why soup really helps when you're sick
It's that time of year again, with holiday parties, family in town, and colds and the flu. North Carolina is still registering a "very high" flu activity level. → Read More
The cost to buy a Christmas tree this year
A forestry specialist at NC State said real Christmas trees grown in North Carolina would cost about 10% to 15% more than last year to reflect inflation. → Read More
34th annual CPI Security Charlotte Turkey Trot held Thursday morning
Thousands of people had their burn-in before some turkey Thursday at the annual Charlotte Turkey Trot at South Park mall. → Read More
Type of helicopter that crashed Tuesday has history of fatal crashes
As the National Transportation Safety Board investigates the fatal crash that claimed the lives of two WBTV employees, federal data detail a track record of crashes. → Read More
Doctors warn about eating disorders being triggered during the holidays
The holidays can be stressful for many people, but it can be extra hard for people battling with an eating disorder. → Read More
VERIFY: Can you still get tax benefits you might have missed out on?
The IRS Free File is available for people who make $73,000 or less as a way to file or amend federal tax returns. → Read More
Title 47: The federal law that allows dubious political ads to run on TV
VERIFY has received countless emails from frustrated viewers about seeing ads they believe are misleading. Here's why TV stations are required to run them. → Read More
NC Shelters allow for 3 days minimum to allow people to claim their pets until they adopt them out
If your pet does get lost, she says to call them right away and report your animal lost. → Read More
No, the new COVID-19 booster will not make you test positive for COVID-19
Dr. Robinson tells WCNC Charlotte the new booster is not made with a live virus. → Read More
Yes, it is possible to have a heart attack and not feel chest pain
A Facebook post has several claims on how to prevent a heart attack. We are fact-checking some of those claims. → Read More