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Patrick Braxton-Andrew (second from left) with his father, Gary Andrew; mother Jean Braxton; and brother Kerry during a previous family trip.

Family waits as search continues for NC Teacher missing in Mexico| WFAE

November 11, 2018

Patrick Braxton-Andrew’s family describes him as a world traveler, fluent in Spanish, who would rather spend a few days off in Latin America than stay at home.  Two weeks ago, the 34-year-old teacher at the private Woodlawn School, near Davidson, flew to Chihuahua, in north central Mexico. On Oct. 28, he went for a walk … More Family waits as search continues for NC Teacher missing in Mexico| WFAE

How Union County Uses An Ice Pig To Keep Water Pipes Clear | WFAE

March 10, 2016

It takes a lot to keep a water system healthy. In Union County this month, public works employees have been cleaning the water mains using an unusual process called “ice pigging.” I went to see how it works. Listen to my report on WFAE.org March 10, 2016, WFAE.org, How Union County Uses An Ice Pig … More How Union County Uses An Ice Pig To Keep Water Pipes Clear | WFAE

Celebrate Year of the Monkey Sun. at Davidson College

February 12, 2016

It’s the Year of the Monkey on the Asian lunar calendar. The Asian Cultural Awareness Association and the Chinese Culture Club at Davidson College will host their annual community Lunar New Year festival this Sunday,  Feb. 14, 2016, from 6-8pm, at the college’s Lilly Family Gallery. The event includes food, performances, cultural displays and a post-festival … More Celebrate Year of the Monkey Sun. at Davidson College

Image from an NCDOT video explaining how the Express Lanes will work.

I-77 Construction Begins, But Toll Debate Persists | WFAE

November 18, 2015

Drivers will have to deal with construction for a while in addition to the regular rush-hour backups on I-77 north of Charlotte. Work began Monday night, Nov. 16, on a 3-year, $648 million project to widen a 26-mile section of the road with toll lanes. If you’ve been following the debate on this project, you … More I-77 Construction Begins, But Toll Debate Persists | WFAE

Media frenzy at Hough High over Instagram pix

November 5, 2015

TV crews were swarming around W.A. Hough High School Thursday morning, after a report that 16 current and former female students from 14 to 18 years old had been threatened by someone claiming to have compromising photos of the girls.    WBTV reports the threats came from two different social media accounts, and that the person or persons … More Media frenzy at Hough High over Instagram pix