CHIEF INVESTIGATIVE CORRESPONDENT. WBTVs Mary Calkins followed one family as they went through the International Center in Charlotte. A local woman got a suspicious text that said she had won thousands of dollars in a workers compensation claim but she was never injured. 2. Elon University. Courtroom surveillance footage released to Channel 2 . Many Pink Energy customers told WBTV that their solar panels arent producing the energy or the savings they were originally promised. Jeremy's investigations have resulted in multiple criminal charges and guilty pleas, TBI and district attorney investigations, new state laws, the resignation of . National. 6 talking about this. Explore where and when to watch InvestigateTV each week, Find InvestigateTV on your favorite streaming apps. Less than a week later, the Ohio Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Pink Energy, alleging they used deceptive and unconscionable tactics on Ohio consumers and poorly installed solar panel systems. In 2001, Brian was honored with a national Edward R. Murrow Award for a story about an aging softball team in South Omaha. Jeremys investigations have resulted in multiple criminal charges and guilty pleas, TBI and district attorney investigations, new state laws, the resignation of one of the highest paid elected officials in Nashville, a $1 million payout to the victims of a nationwide company scamming the sick and uninsured, and the discovery of missing girls. The Nashville Scene wrote that Jeremy is no stranger to blockbuster exposes. He was the first to expose the unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles, which ultimately led to one of the largest recall of automobiles in the nations history and Congressional hearings in which his investigations were included. Even that stuff in Texas). A mannequin with breast pumps was set up in protest over the Nebraska Capitol's nursing mothers room being used as office space. Investigative Reporter at WBTV in Charlotte, NC. However, some home daycares are unlicensed with little or no regulation. Hundreds of people across the United States have said they were injured during the administration of the COVID-19 vaccinations. Seven renters have complained to Action 9 about a property management company in recent months. WBTV spoke with half a dozen of JEMA Builders customers who say they have serious concerns about the quality of their homes, some of them worth upwards of $400,000, after cosmetic issues, water damage and a host of other problems have plagued the brief time in their new homes. In 2020, the number was closer to 43,000. He started his career at WSET in Lynchburg, Virginia, before moving to Richmond, Virginia to work at WWBT and InvestigateTV. He elevated atitudes. The report shows there were more than 1,500 crimes in Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools, with about half of those at high schools. Mary covered medical research, court cases, and the Masters Tournament. He also won a 2016 Heartland Emmy Award for a program examining the legal battle between Nebraska and Colorado over Colorado's recreational marijuana laws Photographer Jim Hinchik was the other half of the team for both projects. InvestigateTV and its reporting partner, the Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism at Indiana University, looked into the secretive world of underage gambling on offshore gaming sites and found theres little public information about these operations. I am the EP & Chief Investigative Reporter at WBTV, the CBS affiliate in Charlotte, NC. He is facing felony child neglect and abuse charges, as well as a drunken driving charge. 9 Investigates: Can you get your utility company to pay when the power goes out? The competition will involve head-to-head matchups in Rocket League. North Carolina's Planned Community Act was signed into law in 1998 and has only seen small . Prior to coming to InvestigateTV, she was an assistant professor at the University of Missouri School of Journalism and managing editor/chief investigator for the NBC affiliate in the Columbia/Jefferson City area. Its one of the complaints that Action 9 gets the most: homeowners who are frustrated with actions, or inaction, by their homeowners associations. More than 150 South Carolinians have reached out to the WBTV Investigates Team about their tax refunds or paychecks being garnished to offset unpaid medical debt at hospitals. According to the FAA, its continuing to look into the cause of the initial problem. MV Realty offered homeowners fast cash in exchange for exclusive rights. GT Real Estate claims the city and county have chosen difficult litigation and unreasonable demands instead. She is thrilled to be living in the Tri State, and is excited to explore the area. Brian Mastre can be seen weekdays reporting and anchoring for WOWT 6 News at 6 & 10. She works for both InvestigateTV and WWBT NBC12 in Richmond, VA. Shes been named best reporter in the Virginias by the AP for Broadcasters and has won numerous Murrow and Emmy awards over the years. Their lawsuit listed dozens of examples in which allegations of hazing werent fully investigated by the university or cases in which fraternities and sororities were merely placed on probation for serious violations. To contact our Investigates team call 704-374-3511 or email investigates@wbtv.com. Email WFTV here. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - In a new push to find out what exactly happened to Madalina Cojocari, WBTV's Chief Investigative Reporter Nick Ochsner exclusively petitioned, on his own, to unseal . She primarily covered local and state politics, including Augustas 2022 mayoral runoff, the Georgia Senate runoff in 2021, and the campaign trail ahead of the 2022 gubernatorial election. CEENTA patients with UnitedHealthcare insurance may be out-of-network soon. Most concerning for city leaders about the WBTV Investigation, is the hiring was made without any serious vetting from CATS leadership, despite contractual obligations that gives the city the ability to interview and approve senior leaders brought in by the company. Brian has received numerous state, regional and national awards including a 2017 Heartland Emmy Award for a documentary analyzing the pros and cons regarding an upcoming vote on the death penalty in Nebraska. Its essentially a scaled-down version of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. A Charlotte mother is demanding justice for her son. Its the annual Point-in-Time count here in Mecklenburg County. As COVID-19 vaccination lotteries gain popularity, could the Carolinas join in? The Latest News and Updates in brought to you by the team at WBTW: Lee Zurik reveals companies, not the government, decide how and when these warnings are issued. In one notable case, he and a WSMV4 photojournalist found runaway girls hiding in the home of a man accused of squatting in a foreclosed home. He received the honors from Investigative Reporters and Editors for his stories exposing mistakes made by government agencies during the historic flood that swamped downtown Nashville, and for his contributions to the WSMV4 investigations that exposed the corruption in former Judge Casey Moreland's courts. In 2015, he was elected by his colleagues to the Board of the White House Correspondents' Association. The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to an attorney, but theres a public defender shortage. Wednesdays meeting will focus on criteria to select a search firm the board will hire to find candidates. Daniela is a bilingual investigative journalist who has great interest in human trafficking and health care stories. Investigative Reporter Joce is a national investigative reporter focused on accountability reporting on the failures of government agencies, product flaws and other transparency issues. He wanted to know more about the terrorist attacks in New York, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania. When they arrived, firefighters said there was heavy smoke and fire showing. Jill investigated, among other things, naughty teachers, predatory mortgage brokers, slumlords, guardians who neglect and steal from mentally incompetent adults, and college campuses where rapes and other violent crimes are hidden. By David Hodges. Investigative Reporter. Lee also works as an Evening News Anchor and Chief Investigative Reporter at Grays New Orleans television station. Now its up to the District Attorney to decide if a crime is being committed. d***@wbtv.com. Joce Sterman is a National Headliner, Murrow and Emmy award-winning investigative journalist who's spent more than 20 years in TV/radio news. CATS buses are missing out on money, possibly millions of dollars, because of broken and malfunctioning fareboxes. Uncover wrongs. InvestigateTV and its reporting partner, the Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism at Indiana University, looked into the secretive world of underage gambling on offshore gaming sites and found there's little public information about these operations. Jamie specializes in crime, political and data investigative reporting and producing. Officers in July said that a person had gotten a hold of a master key that only mail carriers are supposed to have. Vigil to be held Saturday in memory of three men killed in Rock Hill 25 years ago, Authorities searching for missing 12-year-old Gaston County girl, Police charge 18-year-old and juvenile for making a threat of mass violence, One killed in south Charlotte motorcycle crash, road closed, Rescue crews searching for missing man near Rocky River following domestic incident, Medic holding community meetings as agency unveils reconfiguration plan, Former Lake Norman HS softball coach facing more charges after misconduct allegations. One couple was shocked to receive a big bill after giving birth. Sports betting now is legal in 36 states and Washington, D.C. Jon Decker is the White House Correspondent and Senior National Editor for Gray Television and has been a member of the White House Press Corps since 1995. Currently, all forensic blood testing must be sent to the state crime lab in Raleigh, which is backlogged. Brian grew up in small towns across Iowa. Shine light on govt.. Career: I started as a reporter at KAMC in Lubbock, TX. Email. The WBTV Investigates Team is uncovering the scope and impact of developer-controlled associations, called declarant control. For decades, service members and their families were essentially barred from suing the military for medical malpractice. CATS operators and drivers tell WBTV the amount of broken buses is so great they often have to wait for a working bus to finish its route before they can start theirs. But in the three months since the property was transferred, the lawsuit has stayed stagnant, and now Hughes and Longarzo are negotiating with Carter. A dearth of rules and regulations in North Carolina over developers and community associations put homeowners at risk according to Charlotte attorney James Galvin, who represents homeowners in cases involving their association. It was the first time the test had been given since 2019, and its seen as the first nationally representative study of the pandemics impact on learning. Minor - Political Science, Homeowners call for HOA reforms in Carolinas; Colorado has a model to acheive it, Life in the fast lane: Pink Energy execs drove Porsche, luxury cars on company dime, Pink Energy customers, attorneys turn focus to lending companies, Quin construy su casa? Lee has been honored with journalisms top honors including two George Foster Peabody Awards, three Alfred I. duPont Silver Batons, nine National Edward R. Murrow Awards, and the Investigative Reporters and Editors Medal. Im sure he would do it all again associate says. Lawsuits and complaints against solar power company Pink Energy, formerly known as Power Home Solar, point to flaws and failures in the process of securing loans that left customers financially compromised. It was his 6th regional Murrow award in categories ranging from Investigative to Writing, Series to Sports. National. Woman wins $2 million on lottery scratcher just 2 months after . Hes also been named as a finalist for the IRE award three times, received a national Emmy nomination for investigative reporting, and won a national Headliner award in 2018 for investigative reporting. A WBTV Investigation now reveals Satterfield and Automobile Recovery and Parking Enforcement have towed hundreds of cars since the injunction filed against him by the North Carolina Department of Justice. The WBTV Investigates Team is uncovering the scope and impact of developer-controlled associations, called declarant control. He started his investigative reporting career at NBC 2 in Fort Myers, FL. But now instead of fake profiles, theyre using fake faces! He loves snowboarding and being in the mountains. Bowling Green State University in Ohio agreed to a $2.9 million settlement with the family of Stone Foltz, who died in 2021 following an alcohol-fueled fraternity hazing event. Previous Next. Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Mark Winne obtained a copy of a motion filed by prosecutors on Thursday afternoon detailing the allegations. In 2021, Goode received a letter from Beaufort Memorial notifying her that they were going to collect on an unpaid medical bill by garnishing her tax refund. Reveal contacts of top WBTV managers and employees. Jacksonville, Florida is Hodges's hometown. Students and staff celebrated Danielle Belton on Friday morning. Vigil to be held Saturday in memory of three men killed in Rock Hill 25 years ago, Authorities searching for missing 12-year-old Gaston County girl, Police charge 18-year-old and juvenile for making a threat of mass violence, One killed in south Charlotte motorcycle crash, road closed, Rescue crews searching for missing man near Rocky River following domestic incident, Medic holding community meetings as agency unveils reconfiguration plan, Former Lake Norman HS softball coach facing more charges after misconduct allegations.