Sarah French
NBC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC, United States
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'Trust your gut': Charlotte mom helping teens with mental health after son's suicide
Whitney D'Allaird's new calling in life is to help Charlotte-area students who are struggling with mental health so they don't feel isolated and troubled. → Read More
Food service workers were hit hard during the pandemic. Giving Kitchen is helping them out
A non-profit is offering a hand up to the people behind the bars and in the kitchen. → Read More
Therapeutic horseback riding helps kids with special needs
Students ride the horses free of charge due to community donations to the nonprofit Mitey Riders. → Read More
Spend now, benefit later: How home maintenance can put money back in your wallet
Home maintenance can cost thousands of dollars per year. But experts say keeping your home maintained will benefit you in the long run. → Read More
Queen's Cup Steeplechase celebrating its 25th anniversary
From the hats to the horses, this has become a family tradition for many. → Read More
The most popular scam you need to watch out for this holiday season
Internet-based crimes cost consumers more than $4 billion in 2020. Right now, scammers are on high alert looking for people who let their guard down. → Read More
How to keep healthy choices in mind this Thanksgiving
It's hard to resist loading our plates with every single food this Thanksgiving. However, there are ways to enjoy the feast and not regret it on Friday. → Read More
'I was done. I did not want to live anymore'
Despite being a motivational speaker, Coach LaMonte, host of YouDay on TV, talks about his own battles and journey with mental health with hopes of helping others. → Read More
Homelessness up 55% in Mecklenburg County from 2020, report shows
The annual homelessness report from Mecklenburg County shows affordable housing is shrinking and the pandemic exacerbated issues facing low-income residents. → Read More
'Enough is enough': CMS rolls out guest teacher program as burned out workers call for help
More than 40 schools in Mecklenburg County are part of a new program aimed to bring relief to overworked teachers and staff members caused by a worker shortage. → Read More
VERIFY: The colors of your rooms could affect how your home sells
Zillow’s latest interior paint color analysis took a look at 15 colors to find out which made the biggest impact in the bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchen. → Read More
These are some of the best face masks for kids
Our kids are officially back to school, but what can we do if we want to make sure they continue in person? → Read More
Doctor shares tips for helping kids overcome 'mask bullying'
Every year, parents worry about their kids being teased or bullied at school. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a new form of taunting: Mask bullying. → Read More
'I was there to serve the country:' An interview with Purple Heart Veterans in Charlotte
Three Purple Heart veterans in Charlotte find comfort in each other. → Read More
Every 2 seconds in the US, someone needs blood. The Red Cross says there isn't enough.
Demand from hospitals is up 10% this year but the pandemic led to a major shortage in blood donations. Here's how you can help cancer patients who can't wait. → Read More
Yes, there has been an increase in women freezing their eggs
Yes, there has been an increase in egg freezing since the pandemic. But research hasn't been done as to why, and it may be different for every woman. → Read More
Behind the Scenes of Camp North End's Van Gogh exhibit
Charlotte is just the fourth city to host this immersive Van Gogh exhibit, designed to take guests into the mind of the master artist. → Read More
Connect the Dots: What is Memorial Day?
There are two very distinct holidays to honor our nation's service members, and there's a reason a lot of veterans will tell you this weekend is not about them. → Read More
Wells Fargo starts new program to help moms re-entering the workforce
It's a paid internship that leads to full-time work at Wells Fargo for individuals looking to return to the work after taking a volunteer career break. → Read More
North Carolina non-profit in danger of closing
Watchmen of the Streets says they need at least $20,000 in the next month to continue operations. → Read More