Stuart Watson
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Another Charlotte charter school in danger of closing
The NBC Charlotte I-Team has learned another Charlotte charter school is in danger of closing. → Read More
Police look for mother of baby abandoned in bathroom
Police are looking for the mother of a baby girl abandoned last week next to a toilet in the Chesterfield, South Carolina, Health Department. → Read More
Gov. McCrory lashes out at report on his $185K payout
Governor Pat McCrory is lashing out against an Associated Press report, questioning his ethics in taking a six figure cash out for stock in a mortgage lender after he became governor. → Read More
I-Team tracks mystery of dying dairy cows
In the mountains of Ashe County not far from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Trathen Cheek raises and milks dairy cows like his father before him and his father before that. He gets up at 4 a.m., yes, but he loves not having to clock in or sit behind a computer in a cubicle. → Read More
When students use YikYak for threats, police pierce anonymity
In the old days, delinquents made bomb threats by dialing a number. Now, they tap into an app. It's just as illegal. And it's actually easier to get caught. → Read More
Riverkeeper concerned over 'emergency repairs on coal ash pipe
Duke Energy is planning to conduct what the state calls "emergency repairs" on a corrugated metal pipe at the Marshall Steam Station near Highway 150 on Lake Norman. → Read More
What's the fix to 'dangerous intersection' where Cam Newton crashed?
What's the fix to 'dangerous intersection' where Cam Newton crashed → Read More
Complaints mount over contraceptive device; lawsuits tricky
The NBC Charlotte I-team has found complaints are mounting against a common medical device used by three-quarters of a million women for contraception. → Read More
Some turkey products are almost one-fifth salt water
What you might not know is some turkey products contain almost 20 percent salt water. → Read More
A trick to avoid high prescription costs
The NBC Charlotte I-Team has found a way to save you some big bucks at the pharmacy by replacing certain overpriced prescription drugs. → Read More
Experts trying to recycle old coal ash for new uses
If you're sick of hearing about all the problems of coal ash dumps in North Carolina-- you're in luck! Experts are hard at work on beneficial uses to recycle the ash. → Read More
Morrison offered resignation on Halloween
We now know a bit more about the timing of the sudden resignation of former Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Heath Morrison. → Read More
Charlotte charter school placed on probation
The state of North Carolina has put a Charlotte charter school on probation just months after it opened after the school enrolled less than half the number of students it projected. → Read More
Who is Ann Clark?
She's leading the district after former superintendent Heath Morrison abruptly resigned on Monday after an internal investigation. → Read More
CMS superintendent quits; doesn't help tax hike for teachers
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leaders are refusing to answer questions about the abrupt resignation of Superintendent Heath Morrison. → Read More
Patrick Cannon reportedly voted in 2014 election
Federal probation officers are reportedly looking into whether convicted former Charlotte mayor Patrick Cannon voted early in this election. → Read More
Both sides use TV news clips in political ads
TV ads attacking both Kay Hagan and her opponent, Thom Tillis, are using news clips from NBC Charlotte. And we should know. → Read More
Who will enforce Mecklenburg's park smoking ban?
Mecklenburg County Commissioners have passed a modified smoking ban at county buildings and most parks effective next March. → Read More
NC GOP fight gay marriage at courthouse steps
The battle over same sex marriage in North Carolina has moved from the courtroom to the courthouse door. → Read More
Carolina Balloon Fest to make good on tickets
The Carolina Ballonfest in Statesville offered free tickets to Sunday's hot air balloon festival to Saturday ticketholders after having to cancel Saturday evening's scheduled balloon flight due to high winds. → Read More