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Investigators
'This looks horrible' | Swabs of common areas in Charlotte reveal unsettling bacteria
Investigations
"Get us some help." | Hundreds infected by coronavirus in prisons
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety reports more than 400 active COVID-19 cases across the state and outbreaks in 16 prisons.
Coronavirus
"I'm scared man," says one of 400 inmates who tested positive for coronavirus
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety reports more than 400 active COVID-19 cases across the state and outbreaks in 16 prisons.
Coronavirus
An advisory committee suggested these groups receive a COVID vaccine first in North Carolina
For the first time, the WCNC Defenders team is learning who could be getting a vaccine first and how many people will be covered.
Investigators
NC officials already making plans for how to distribute COVID-19 vaccine
Officials are recommending people at high-risk for severe infections for the first priority of vaccines.
Money
Records show 30+ work orders for computer errors, delays with NC unemployment system
Public records show the North Carolina Department of Commerce made dozens of work orders to fix the problems.
Investigations
Five CMPD officers cited for termination for in-custody death of Harold Easter
Harold Easter, 41, died in CMPD custody after officers stopped him for a suspected drug deal.
Investigators
CMPD officers paid overtime to protect Black Lives Matter mural
During another deadly year in Charlotte, some are questioning why police are working overtime shifts at the Black Lives Matter mural instead of other violent areas.
Money
Homeless family's Pandemic Unemployment Assistance frozen due to lack of residential address
For families teetering on the edge of homelessness, a program meant to help can punish them because of a common issue.
Coronavirus
When contact tracing works, families, friends and co-workers avoid infection
Even with tens of thousands of COVID-19 cases to choose from, contact tracers have only linked two widespread infections to family get-togethers since March.
Money
Charlotte family receives unemployment benefits after being cut off
The WCNC Charlotte Defenders reached out to the North Carolina Department of Employment Security to restore the family's benefits.
Investigators
Tega Cay family says construction work in nearby neighborhood leading to flooding
Mary Johnson's video shot in August during heavy rain shows muddy water cascading through a large mud berm.
Investigations
"Get us some help." | Hundreds infected by coronavirus in prisons
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety reports more than 400 active COVID-19 cases across the state and outbreaks in 16 prisons.
Coronavirus
"I'm scared man," says one of 400 inmates who tested positive for coronavirus
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety reports more than 400 active COVID-19 cases across the state and outbreaks in 16 prisons.
Coronavirus
An advisory committee suggested these groups receive a COVID vaccine first in North Carolina
For the first time, the WCNC Defenders team is learning who could be getting a vaccine first and how many people will be covered.
Investigators
NC officials already making plans for how to distribute COVID-19 vaccine
Officials are recommending people at high-risk for severe infections for the first priority of vaccines.
Money
Records show 30+ work orders for computer errors, delays with NC unemployment system
Public records show the North Carolina Department of Commerce made dozens of work orders to fix the problems.
Investigations
Five CMPD officers cited for termination for in-custody death of Harold Easter
Harold Easter, 41, died in CMPD custody after officers stopped him for a suspected drug deal.
Investigators
CMPD officers paid overtime to protect Black Lives Matter mural
During another deadly year in Charlotte, some are questioning why police are working overtime shifts at the Black Lives Matter mural instead of other violent areas.
Money
Homeless family's Pandemic Unemployment Assistance frozen due to lack of residential address
For families teetering on the edge of homelessness, a program meant to help can punish them because of a common issue.
Coronavirus
When contact tracing works, families, friends and co-workers avoid infection
Even with tens of thousands of COVID-19 cases to choose from, contact tracers have only linked two widespread infections to family get-togethers since March.
Money
Charlotte family receives unemployment benefits after being cut off
The WCNC Charlotte Defenders reached out to the North Carolina Department of Employment Security to restore the family's benefits.
Investigators
Tega Cay family says construction work in nearby neighborhood leading to flooding
Mary Johnson's video shot in August during heavy rain shows muddy water cascading through a large mud berm.
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