Ariel Plasencia
NBC Charlotte
North Carolina, United States
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Mother forced to drive an hour away from home in search of baby formula amid shortage
Emily Stanley says she had to take off work on Monday so that she could drive around and search for baby formula. → Read More
'We really, really need it back': Oak Cliff BBQ restaurant looking for man who stole smoker
Glen's Kitchen relies on its smoker to support for the restaurant and catering business. Security cameras captured a man stealing it Sunday. → Read More
Franklin Graham reflects on the past year without Billy Graham
"I think when my father passed away, there was so much activity over that 10-day period for me, personally, I really didn't have a chance to mourn," said Franklin. → Read More
UNC Charlotte student sold drugs out of his dorm via Snapchat, police say
The 19-year-old kept the drugs inside a safe in his freezer on the campus of UNCC, police said. → Read More
How to get around Charlotte during NBA All-Star weekend
The streets around Spectrum Center will close to traffic this week, and the city is clarifying when it will happen. → Read More
Elementary schools hit hardest by thousands of NC teacher vacancies, report says
Nearly 6,000 North Carolina teachers left the state at the end of last school year, with elementary schools struggling the most to fill the openings. → Read More
Schools concerned about widespread flu across the Charlotte area
So far this season, there have been 29 flu-related deaths in North Carolina and 21 in South Carolina with the virus being widespread in 24 states. → Read More
Thieves broke into 30 cars in uptown over the weekend. They only stole $10
Some of the vehicles were from out of state and police said every car that was broken into had at least one window smashed. → Read More
Food stamps could run out by the end of February
Tens of thousands of Mecklenburg County families received their food and nutrition benefits for February early, while the plans for March remain uncertain. → Read More
SC senator proposes extending gun waiting period for background checks
Under current law, if retailers don't get a background check within three days, they have the authority to continue with the sale. → Read More
SC school district weighing year-round class schedule
Administrators say shifting the start of the school year would be beneficial for students who have to study for exams during the Christmas holiday under the current calendar. → Read More
Mecklenburg sheriff planning job fair for inmates
“When these people come from Mecklenburg County Detention Center, they're going to come to your community as your neighbor,” → Read More
The government shutdown is shrinking lunches in one NC school district
Students in Vance County will soon see a change when it comes to their school lunch due to the government shutdown. → Read More
McMaster sworn in for first full term as governor
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster was sworn in for his first full term as governor Wednesday. → Read More
A new law requires hospitals to post their prices online
Some argue that posting this information is going to allow for pricing transparency and that patients will be better informed. It will let them shop around and find the best value. But on the flip side, experts say the prices can be deceiving. → Read More
CMPD investigating first homicide of 2019
A man was found shot to death outside a home in north Charlotte around 3 a.m. Tuesday. → Read More
Mom whose son was swept away by Florence floodwaters to face judge
A Charlotte mom will face a Union County judge Tuesday nearly two months after her 1-year-old son died when he was swept away by floodwaters during Hurricane Florence. → Read More
SBI investigating Mooresville officer-involved shooting
A suspect was arrested after an officer-involved shooting near a fire station in Mooresville early Monday morning, police said. → Read More
'I'd fight to the end' | Mother of Chris Watts questions plea deal in murder case
"I don't see why he's pleading guilty. I wouldn't. I'd fight. I'd fight to the end." → Read More
What you need to know about President Trump's visit to Charlotte Friday
Here's what you need to know about the president's second visit to the Queen City in two months. → Read More