Jennifer J. Roberts

Charlotte

Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News Charlotte

Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News Coastal NC

Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News Central NC

Reporter for Spectrum News 1. Won ‘Best Investigative News Story or Series’ at the W.V.a. Broadcasters Association Excellence in Broadcasting Awards.

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Articles

Student-led challenge helping to fight food insecurity on N.C. campus

3 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Jennifer J. Roberts

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reports 1.2 million people in the state are experiencing food insecurity, including college students trying to focus on their classes. A community college is using its statewide recognition from a hunger challenge to help feed more students.
N.C. college making strides toward accreditation

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Jennifer J. Roberts

CONCORD, N.C. - A North Carolina historically Black college is continuing to gain momentum on its pathway back to accreditation.
N.C. animal shelter under quarantine due to disease exposure

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Jennifer J. Roberts

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina animal shelter is under quarantine after being exposed to canine influenza and distemper, officials said Wednesday.
Fallen N.C. officers honored during annual ceremonial event

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Jennifer J. Roberts

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dozens of people packed a Concord church to honor the men and women who paid the ultimate price. What You Need To KnowFamilies and police agencies packed a North Carolina church to honor fallen officersThe annual event pays respect to those officers and loved ones for their serviceA North Carolina woman shares how the event is providing comfort during these times The 40th annual North Carolina Peace Officers’ Memorial Day ceremony took place Tuesday morning at Multiply Church.
N.C. professor covering selection of next pope

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Jennifer J. Roberts

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A North Carolina professor is prepping for a historical assignment in Rome.
Freshman disappointed by university's pending closure

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Jennifer J. Roberts

GAFFNEY, S.C. - A higher education institution in the Carolinas is shutting its doors for good.
Vocational school offers a fresh start after incarceration

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Jennifer J. Roberts

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — April is recognized nationally as Second Chance Month. It’s a time for advocates to raise awareness about barriers individuals with prior justice system involvement face as they reintegrate into society.
UNC Charlotte students striving to set EMS program in motion

2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Jennifer J. Roberts

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A team of UNC Charlotte students is working to launch a program, making wakes on campuses statewide. What You Need To Know UNC Charlotte students aim to launch a program, making waves on campuses statewide The student-run EMS program would serve the UNC Charlotte community Student organizers say the program aims to create a quicker response to emergencies on the campus grounds Davida Ogbar and Nick Maynard are certified emergency medical technicians.
Grant funds revoked for UNC Charlotte researchers

2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Jennifer J. Roberts

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A research team supporting LGBTQ+ people is facing uncertainty after funding awarded by the National Institutes of Health was revoked. Annelise Mennicke is an associate professor of social work at UNC Charlotte. She's also the co-founder of the Violence Prevention Center.
N.C. student lightens loads and financial burdens for families

2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Jennifer J. Roberts

SALISBURY, N.C. - A Salisbury student is alleviating financial burdens for families, one laundry load at a time.

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