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'Like a different dog': Ethan the rescue reunites with family that saved his life
The viral tale of Ethan the dog spanned multiple stories, but this particular one was exclusive to The Courier Journal. It tells the story of the emotional reunion between the abused dog and the young family that helped save his life.
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This profile of outgoing Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio peeled back the curtain on the county's longtime leader. Diorio opened up in her interview with me about challenges she faced during her tenure and what it was like to be the first woman in her position.
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Photo by Khadejeh Nikouyeh / The Charlotte Observer
Can Charlotte fix ‘fragmented’ mental health system? Failing could be dire
This series focused on the challenges facing the Charlotte region's mental health system, and the people working to make it better. I dove deep on the issues, looked into innovative solutions and highlighted where people can get help.
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Photo by Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez / The Charlotte Observer
Meck's Black voters neglected in 2024 Dem plans, some precinct chairs say
This story looked into claims by Black Democratic precinct chairs in Mecklenburg who pointed to issues with party leadership as a reason for underperformance in the 2024 election. It finished second in the NCPA's Election/Politics Reporting category.​
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Photo by Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez / The Charlotte Observer
In battleground NC, Helene damage creates challenges for Trump and Harris
This story broke down the political implications of Helene, which devastated parts of North Carolina just weeks before the 2024 election. It was part of the Observer package on the storm named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting.
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Fact-check: Hornets’ draft pick Brandon Miller’s connection to fatal shooting
This quick-turn fact check provided clear and accurate information on a high-interest topic for local readers that had been bogged down in misinformation and rumors.
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Photo by Khadejeh Nikouyeh / The Charlotte Observer
What does ‘Auld Lang Syne’ actually mean? To me, the New Year’s Eve song means plenty
This first-person story put a twist on the "explainer" story by exploring the meaning of the traditional New Year's Eve song through the lens of my personal experiences with grief.
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