Category: Audio

Davidson Christmas Memories: Annie Mildred Lowry and Evelyn Carr

December 22, 2018

Our former online news site, DavidsonNews.net, had a holiday custom: Asking elder residents to share their memories of the holidays from days gone by. In 2010, Around Davidson columnist Brenda Barger and I interviewed two well-known Davidson sisters, Evelyn Carr and Annie Mildred Lowery.  As holiday 2018 rolls around, have a listen to this audio … More Davidson Christmas Memories: Annie Mildred Lowry and Evelyn Carr

Meckelnburg County manager Dena Diorio talks to reporters Wednesday about this week's ransomware attack, which has shut down county servers. (David Boraks/WFAE)

After Meck County refuses to pay, what we know & don’t know about the ransomware attack | WFAE

December 8, 2017

  Mecklenburg County said Thursday hackers have tried again to attack its computer systems, after the county rejected a ransom demand Wednesday. I talked with WFAE host Mark Rumsey during “All Things Considered” Thursday about why the county refused to pay, the sequence of events, and more. Listen here – Dec. 7, 2017, WFAE.org, “What … More After Meck County refuses to pay, what we know & don’t know about the ransomware attack | WFAE

What NASCAR drivers do on their night off: Race go-karts

May 25, 2017

It’s Race Week in Charlotte – between last weekend’s NASCAR All-Star Race and this Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Drivers had the night off Tuesday – so what were they doing? Racing, of course, at a go-kart track in Mooresville. It was the fourth annual Little 600, a kart race with racing stars … More What NASCAR drivers do on their night off: Race go-karts

Tesla's showroom on E. Independence Blvd. in Matthews can talk to you about a Tesla, but they can't do the deal. (David Boraks/WFAE)

NC says Tesla can’t sell cars at Charlotte store | WFAE

May 27, 2016

The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles has denied Tesla Motors’ application to sell its electric cars at a new store near Charlotte. Liten to my May 27, 2016, coverage at WFAE: N.C. Says Tesla Can’t Sell Cars At Charlotte Store And if you’re looking for background why Tesla can’t sell cars here, listen to my … More NC says Tesla can’t sell cars at Charlotte store | WFAE

With Model 3 on the way, Tesla faces a roadblock from other dealers | WFAE

May 6, 2016

Tesla wants to sell electric cars from its showroom in Matthews. But dealers have exercised their right under state law to challenge its dealer application. They duked it out at a 2-day hearing in Matthews this week. There’s a lot at stake here. Here’s my coverage on WFAE, including comments from environmentalist/race car driver Leilani … More With Model 3 on the way, Tesla faces a roadblock from other dealers | WFAE

The view from the lookout atop Mount Mitchell is 360 degrees. On a clear day, you can see the Charlotte skyline. (David Boraks/WFAE)

Mt. Mitchell was just the start for NC parks, now 100 years old | WFAE

April 28, 2016

Early environmentalists had some clout. A century ago, state lawmakers designated Mount Mitchell as North Carolina’s first state park. That came after citizens and officials grew worried about increased logging near the peak. Since then, the state park system has grown to 75 protected parks, lakes, beaches, and other natural areas. In my latest feature … More Mt. Mitchell was just the start for NC parks, now 100 years old | WFAE

Casey Eichfeld (left) and Devin McEwan topped the men's double canoe. (David Boraks/WFAE)

Why Charlotte’s Whitewater Center attracts Olympic hopefuls here | WFAE

April 12, 2016

The nation’s top athletes in canoe and kayak slalom were in Charlotte this past weekend (April 7-9) Saturday competing to represent the U.S. at this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio. In interviews for public radio station WFAE-FM, I talked to two athletes with good chances to make the team, as well as a longtime U.S. … More Why Charlotte’s Whitewater Center attracts Olympic hopefuls here | WFAE