Joe Bruno
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Government and breaking news reporter for WSOC-TV in Charlotte.
BREAKING: Court of Appeals sides with Jefferson Griffin 2-1. Ruling gives tens of thousands of voters 15 days to cure the deficiencies with their ballots. Allison Riggs is expected to appeal to the NC Supreme Court.
If this stands, Griffin could very well be the next NC Supreme Court justice
If this stands, Griffin could very well be the next NC Supreme Court justice
April 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
BREAKING: Court of Appeals sides with Jefferson Griffin 2-1. Ruling gives tens of thousands of voters 15 days to cure the deficiencies with their ballots. Allison Riggs is expected to appeal to the NC Supreme Court.
If this stands, Griffin could very well be the next NC Supreme Court justice
If this stands, Griffin could very well be the next NC Supreme Court justice
Charlotte airport pianist Josh King will be on American Idol tonight www.wsoctv.com/news/local/c...
Concourse to concert: Matthews singer appearing on American Idol this weekend
The second his hands touch the piano keys, it’s clear that Matthews resident Josh King is doing what he’s meant to do.
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March 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Charlotte airport pianist Josh King will be on American Idol tonight www.wsoctv.com/news/local/c...
At a meeting Monday, the senior project manager for the Red Line said Camp North End looks like a stop CATS would recommend to move forward. The MTC ultimately has final say. Of note, the Red Line map has been updated with Camp North End on the project's webpage
March 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
At a meeting Monday, the senior project manager for the Red Line said Camp North End looks like a stop CATS would recommend to move forward. The MTC ultimately has final say. Of note, the Red Line map has been updated with Camp North End on the project's webpage
Breaking: Judge declares mistrial in Kendal Crank murder trial www.wsoctv.com/news/local/d...
Judge declares mistrial in Kendal Crank murder trial
A judge declared a mistrial early Tuesday afternoon after a jury could not reach a verdict in the trial of Adonis Smith, who is charged with the murder of Kendal Crank.
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March 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Breaking: Judge declares mistrial in Kendal Crank murder trial www.wsoctv.com/news/local/d...
CMPD: Man who shot 2 officers wanted on 10 warrants, 4 orders for arrest www.wsoctv.com/news/local/m...
Man who shot 2 officers wanted on 10 warrants, 4 orders for arrest
The man who shot two officers has an extensive criminal history and was wanted on 10 warrants and four orders for arrest across two counties.
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March 11, 2025 at 2:37 AM
CMPD: Man who shot 2 officers wanted on 10 warrants, 4 orders for arrest www.wsoctv.com/news/local/m...
Applications open Monday for Charlotte’s great new education to employment program. The city will hire 29 grads right out of CMS. They will earn $23/hour and get full benefits. After 6 months, the city will pay for classes at CPCC www.wsoctv.com/news/local/e...
From education to employment, Charlotte program offers jobs, benefits
Applications for the program open Monday and the city of Charlotte plans to hire 29 graduates right out of CMS.
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March 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Applications open Monday for Charlotte’s great new education to employment program. The city will hire 29 grads right out of CMS. They will earn $23/hour and get full benefits. After 6 months, the city will pay for classes at CPCC www.wsoctv.com/news/local/e...
WSOC is partnering with the North Carolina Bar Association for “Lawyers on Call” Day
Today from 10-7, you can call 704-630-7300 and be connected to a lawyer for free legal advice on any issue. All calls are confidential and free. Help is available in English and Spanish
Today from 10-7, you can call 704-630-7300 and be connected to a lawyer for free legal advice on any issue. All calls are confidential and free. Help is available in English and Spanish
March 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
WSOC is partnering with the North Carolina Bar Association for “Lawyers on Call” Day
Today from 10-7, you can call 704-630-7300 and be connected to a lawyer for free legal advice on any issue. All calls are confidential and free. Help is available in English and Spanish
Today from 10-7, you can call 704-630-7300 and be connected to a lawyer for free legal advice on any issue. All calls are confidential and free. Help is available in English and Spanish
Several Matthews commissioners reverse opposition to transit plan www.wsoctv.com/news/local/s...
Several Matthews commissioners reverse opposition to transit plan
Matthews is the only Mecklenburg County town resisting the effort and until this point, was a unified effort.
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March 3, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Several Matthews commissioners reverse opposition to transit plan www.wsoctv.com/news/local/s...
Savannah Bananas add second Bank of America Stadium date www.wsoctv.com/news/local/s...
Savannah Bananas add second Bank of America Stadium date
Organizers say the second game was added in response to "overwhelming demand and a unique scheduling opportunity."
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February 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Savannah Bananas add second Bank of America Stadium date www.wsoctv.com/news/local/s...
Woman accused of locking boyfriend in Monroe storage unit for days, police say www.wsoctv.com/news/local/w...
Woman accused of locking boyfriend in Monroe storage unit for days, police say
According to the police report, the boyfriend told officers that as they were looking through his storage unit last Thursday, the suspect said, “this is what you get,” before shutting the door.
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February 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Woman accused of locking boyfriend in Monroe storage unit for days, police say www.wsoctv.com/news/local/w...
Transit momentum: Newly filed bill would allow sales tax increase for transit www.wsoctv.com/news/local/t...
Transit momentum: Newly filed bill would allow sales tax increase for transit
The bill grants the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners the authority to authorize a 1% sales tax increase referendum.
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February 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Transit momentum: Newly filed bill would allow sales tax increase for transit www.wsoctv.com/news/local/t...
Breaking: Senators Vickie Sawyer, Bill Rabon and David Craven file a bill for Mecklenburg's 1% sales tax increase for transit www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/202...
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February 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Breaking: Senators Vickie Sawyer, Bill Rabon and David Craven file a bill for Mecklenburg's 1% sales tax increase for transit www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/202...
President Donald Trump has appointed Governor Josh Stein to the Council of Governors. Governor Stein is Co-Chair
February 20, 2025 at 3:02 AM
President Donald Trump has appointed Governor Josh Stein to the Council of Governors. Governor Stein is Co-Chair
Phil Berger confirms reelection bid, setting up likely 2026 primary with local sheriff www.wsoctv.com/news/local/p...
Phil Berger’s confirms reelection bid, setting up likely 2026 primary with local sheriff
North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger confirmed plans Tuesday to seek reelection to his chamber seat in 2026, days after his home-county sheriff said he’d run for the seat regardless of whether his...
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February 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Phil Berger confirms reelection bid, setting up likely 2026 primary with local sheriff www.wsoctv.com/news/local/p...
Parachutist gets stuck 100 feet up on high-rise building in Uptown Charlotte www.wsoctv.com/news/local/p...
Parachutist gets stuck 100 feet up on high-rise building in Uptown Charlotte
CMPD said someone was trespassing and ended up needing to be rescued from above.
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February 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Parachutist gets stuck 100 feet up on high-rise building in Uptown Charlotte www.wsoctv.com/news/local/p...
North Carolina may increase punishment for strangulation crimes www.wsoctv.com/news/local/n...
North Carolina may increase punishment for strangulation crimes
Proposed HB109 would increase the punishment for strangulation charges in North Carolina.
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February 18, 2025 at 12:11 AM
North Carolina may increase punishment for strangulation crimes www.wsoctv.com/news/local/n...
Reposted by Joe Bruno
This is a great example of what it costs a large library to provide ONE best seller. 📚
What it takes for Charlotte’s library to offer the hottest book www.wsoctv.com/news/local/w...
What it takes for Charlotte’s library to offer the hottest book
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is spending thousands to provide access to the world’s hottest book, Onyx Storm.
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February 13, 2025 at 10:26 PM
This is a great example of what it costs a large library to provide ONE best seller. 📚
TV64, Telemundo to televise Carolina Ascent games with new partnership www.wsoctv.com/news/local/t...
TV64, Telemundo to televise Carolina Ascent games with new partnership
The Carolina Ascent is one of the initial eight teams of the USL Super League.
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February 14, 2025 at 5:08 PM
TV64, Telemundo to televise Carolina Ascent games with new partnership www.wsoctv.com/news/local/t...
What it takes for Charlotte’s library to offer the hottest book www.wsoctv.com/news/local/w...
What it takes for Charlotte’s library to offer the hottest book
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is spending thousands to provide access to the world’s hottest book, Onyx Storm.
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February 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
What it takes for Charlotte’s library to offer the hottest book www.wsoctv.com/news/local/w...
The city of Charlotte is bidding for the CIAA Tournament from 2027-2029. The city hosted the men and women’s basketball tourney from 2006-2020. It’s currently in Baltimore
February 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The city of Charlotte is bidding for the CIAA Tournament from 2027-2029. The city hosted the men and women’s basketball tourney from 2006-2020. It’s currently in Baltimore
The Charlotte Hornets confirm they are part of a group aiming to bring back the Charlotte Sting
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Hornets voice support for WNBA expansion team in Charlotte
The owners of the Charlotte Hornets are voicing their support for the return of women’s professional basketball in the Queen City.
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February 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Charlotte Hornets confirm they are part of a group aiming to bring back the Charlotte Sting
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Samaritan’s Purse continues international relief efforts despite USAID uncertainty www.wsoctv.com/news/local/s...
Samaritan’s Purse continues international relief efforts despite USAID uncertainty
The Boone-based organization works closely with USAID and has received more than $350m of taxpayer money since 2016.
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February 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Samaritan’s Purse continues international relief efforts despite USAID uncertainty www.wsoctv.com/news/local/s...
A Wake County judge has rejected Jefferson Griffin’s election challenges. An appeal is likely. Allison Riggs finished ahead of Griffin by more than 700 votes in the state Supreme Court race. The race remains uncertified as legal challenges continue
February 7, 2025 at 11:40 PM
A Wake County judge has rejected Jefferson Griffin’s election challenges. An appeal is likely. Allison Riggs finished ahead of Griffin by more than 700 votes in the state Supreme Court race. The race remains uncertified as legal challenges continue
Former NC Gov. Roy Cooper takes teaching job at Harvard www.wsoctv.com/news/local/f...
Former NC Gov. Roy Cooper takes teaching job at Harvard
Cooper is taking a teaching role at Harvard University, which will take him away from North Carolina for eight weeks.
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February 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Former NC Gov. Roy Cooper takes teaching job at Harvard www.wsoctv.com/news/local/f...
State bill would scrap window-tinting restrictions, include provision www.wsoctv.com/news/local/s...
State bill would scrap window-tinting restrictions, include provision
Stoogenke asked Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police President Daniel Redford if he’s worried that will make it more dangerous for law enforcement.
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February 6, 2025 at 10:16 PM
State bill would scrap window-tinting restrictions, include provision www.wsoctv.com/news/local/s...