Erika Jackson

Charlotte

Reporter at WSOC-TV (Charlotte, NC)

@WSOCtv Reporter. NJ native. UMiami grad. Looks taller on TV. News tip? [email protected]

Articles

‘Never give up’: Woman battling cancer takes step back from teaching

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Erika Jackson

One teacher has hundreds of cheerleaders in the halls of the elementary school she teaches at as she battles breast cancer. Carissa Abdul-Malik teaches fourth graders at University Meadows Elementary School. But she is having to step away as she continues her battle with metastatic breast cancer, according to her husband Mahmoud Abdul-Malik. “She’s really passionate about teaching, and the kids love her.
‘Never give up’: Woman battling cancer takes step back from teaching

2 weeks ago | wsoctv.com | Erika Jackson

CHARLOTTE — One teacher has hundreds of cheerleaders in the halls of the elementary school she teaches at as she battles breast cancer. Carissa Abdul-Malik teaches fourth graders at University Meadows Elementary School. But she is having to step away as she continues her battle with metastatic breast cancer, according to her husband Mahmoud Abdul-Malik. “She’s really passionate about teaching, and the kids love her. She loves the kids.”Friday marked her last day at the school.
Rare disease paralyzes 3-year-old, parents urge vigilance

2 weeks ago | wsoctv.com | Erika Jackson

CHARLOTTE — Three-year-old Logan Reese was diagnosed with transverse myelitis, a rare neurological condition caused by inflammation of the spinal cord, after experiencing sudden paralysis on St. Patrick’s Day. Logan was airlifted to Atrium Levine Children’s Hospital after his parents found him unable to move his body. His condition, transverse myelitis, is a rare inflammation of the spinal cord that affects approximately eight in every one million people, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Former officer charged with stalking same victim for third time

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Erika Jackson

A former police officer, Dell Garren, is facing charges for allegedly stalking a woman he had a previous relationship with, marking the third time he has been charged with stalking the same woman since October. Garren appeared virtually in Gaston County Court on Tuesday, where Judge Megan Shepard issued him a $250,000 secured bond.
Former officer charged with stalking same victim for third time

3 weeks ago | wsoctv.com | Erika Jackson

RANLO, N.C. — A former police officer, Dell Garren, is facing charges for allegedly stalking a woman he had a previous relationship with, marking the third time he has been charged with stalking the same woman since October. Garren appeared virtually in Gaston County Court on Tuesday, where Judge Megan Shepard issued him a $250,000 secured bond.
County to start $11M Latta Place transformation with new trails, visitors center

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Erika Jackson

A design is in place and Mecklenburg County is set to begin construction this year on the transformation of the former Latta Plantation in Huntersville, which was closed in 2021 amid controversy. Community weighs in on future plans for local former plantation“People tend to have romanticism about slavery and talk about, they live there, or they reside there,” said The Rev. Corine Mack, president of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg NAACP. “No, they weren’t living there.
County to start $11M Latta Place transformation with new trails, visitors center

3 weeks ago | wsoctv.com | Erika Jackson

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — A design is in place and Mecklenburg County is set to begin construction this year on the transformation of the former Latta Plantation in Huntersville, which was closed in 2021 amid controversy. “People tend to have romanticism about slavery and talk about, they live there, or they reside there,” said The Rev. Corine Mack, president of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg NAACP. “No, they weren’t living there.
Community helps rebuild food truck swept away in Hurricane Helene

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Erika Jackson

Christian Barroso says he’s used to overcoming obstacles. He remembers his path to opening his food truck in Asheville’s mountains as an uphill battle. “I feel like people doubted us because they’re like, ‘Oh, there’s no way there’s authentic Cuban food in Asheville,’ but once they try it, they’re believers,” Barroso said. He says those believers followed his mobile food trailer to the River Arts District.
Community helps rebuild food truck swept away in Hurricane Helene

3 weeks ago | wsoctv.com | Erika Jackson

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Christian Barroso says he’s used to overcoming obstacles. He remembers his path to opening his food truck in Asheville’s mountains as an uphill battle. “I feel like people doubted us because they’re like, ‘Oh, there’s no way there’s authentic Cuban food in Asheville,’ but once they try it, they’re believers,” Barroso said. He says those believers followed his mobile food trailer to the River Arts District.
Asheville hotel reopens rooftop bar months after Helene

3 weeks ago | wsoctv.com | Erika Jackson

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Six months ago, Helene changed the lives of so many living in western North Carolina forever. The storm killed more than 100 North Carolinians while washing away hundreds of buildings and businesses. The Moxy Hotel in Asheville is celebrating the grand reopening of its rooftop restaurant, Wildwood Still, but it took nearly six months to get here.