Jason Stoogenke

Charlotte

Consumer Investigator at WSOC-TV (Charlotte, NC)

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Some neighbors oppose proposed development because of bald eagles

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jason Stoogenke

It’s called “Deal Lake.” The company, Toll Brothers, wants to build more than 60 houses. Chad Emerine lives nearby. He and others told Action 9 investigator Jason Stoogenke they’re worried about multiple issues: erosion, stormwater, sewage, and even bald eagles. “Will we be impacted by more water impact or silt and erosion coming into our lake that’s going to negatively impact the wildlife, negatively impact our quality of life in here?” Emerine asked. “We know development will come there.
Statesville driver catches gas pump price going up, but no gas coming out

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jason Stoogenke

Johnnika Smyre called the gas station on Wilkesboro Highway in Statesville her “go-to” gas station, but the other day, she noticed the price going up on her pump with no gas coming out. “We’re here just about every day,” she said. She says her husband went inside, paid for gas, came out, and noticed the price was still ticking upward. But no gas was pumping.
Statesville driver catches gas pump price going up, but no gas coming out

2 weeks ago | wsoctv.com | Jason Stoogenke

STATESVILLE, N.C. — Johnnika Smyre called the gas station on Wilkesboro Highway in Statesville her “go-to” gas station, but the other day, she noticed the price going up on her pump with no gas coming out. “We’re here just about every day,” she said. She says her husband went inside, paid for gas, came out, and noticed the price was still ticking upward. But no gas was pumping.
Homeowners complain about ‘party’ houses in neighborhood

2 weeks ago | wsoctv.com | Jason Stoogenke

SHERRILLS FORD, N.C. — Residents of a Lake Norman community in Sherrills Ford are upset because they claim venues are being held at “party houses.”The neighborhood is zoned as residential, which means short-term rentals, including Vrbo and Airbnb, are allowed. However, venues are not allowed. Lake Norman Vacation Rentals owns three houses on Vista View Drive called The Lodges. The website says the homes can sleep more than 60 people. “They’re party houses.
Delays, cancellations, missed connections? Your rights when you fly

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jason Stoogenke

Delays, cancellations, missed connections? Your rights when you flyIf you’ve flown out of Charlotte Douglas, you may have encountered flight delays, cancellations, or missed connections. Action 9 investigator Jason Stoogenke wants to make sure you understand your rights when your travel plans change, especially when it’s not your choice or fault. Stephanie Scott has a lot of computer screens. She’s going for her doctorate and was excited for a little break.
Delays, cancelations, missed connections? Your rights when you fly

3 weeks ago | wsoctv.com | Jason Stoogenke

CHARLOTTE — If you’ve flown out of Charlotte Douglas, you may have encountered flight delays, cancellations, or missed connections. Action 9 investigator Jason Stoogenke wants to make sure you understand your rights when your travel plans change, especially when it’s not your choice or fault. Stephanie Scott has a lot of computer screens. She’s going for her doctorate and was excited for a little break. “I thought, yes, that’s the perfect release and so … but that’s not how it happened,” she said.
‘I’m smarter than this’: Watch out for Apple phishing scam

3 weeks ago | wsoctv.com | Jason Stoogenke

CHARLOTTE — Action 9 picked up on a new phishing scam. It’s like the money app ones Jason Stoogenke always warns you about, the ones where scammers pretend to be with your bank’s fraud department and call you, saying you’ve just fallen victim to a con and that they’re there to help. This version involves Apple, specifically Apple Pay, Apple credit cards, and iCloud.
NC bill targets corporate landlords, others

4 weeks ago | wsoctv.com | Jason Stoogenke

CHARLOTTE — Many homeowners say corporate landlords buy so many homes in their neighborhoods that it hurts their property values. Now, North Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill that would limit how many rental homes a person or company can own. Jen asked not to use her full name. She didn’t want to upset her landlord, but she did want to speak about her frustrations. “It’s just not been a great experience,” she said. She says she’s had HVAC, electrical, and runaround issues.
NC bill targets corporate landlords, others

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jason Stoogenke

Many homeowners say corporate landlords buy so many homes in their neighborhoods that it hurts their property values. Now, North Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill that would limit how many rental homes a person or company can own. Jen asked not to use her full name. She didn’t want to upset her landlord, but she did want to speak about her frustrations. “It’s just not been a great experience,” she said. AdvertisementShe says she’s had HVAC, electrical, and runaround issues.
Renter says landlord is in foreclosure and that her family's caught in the middle

1 month ago | wsoctv.com | Jason Stoogenke

STATESVILLE, N.C. — Katherine Garcia says she didn’t know anything about the house she rents being in foreclosure until lawyer letters came to her address. “I was like … I didn’t do anything,” she told Action 9 investigator Jason Stoogenke. The letters weren’t for her. She says they were for her landlord, threatening foreclosure. “I don’t know anything, so I’m in the middle of something that’s not even my problem,” she said.