Lisa Washington

Charlotte

Morning Anchor at WCNC-TV (Charlotte, NC)

Wife, mother, daughter, volunteer, journalist @WCNC. @CAU and @georgetown grad. I ♥️♥️, my family and friends, living life with purpose, and fresh 💐.

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CMPD officer who responded to deadly ambush named Hyundai Hometown Hero

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Lisa Washington

Hometown Hero Officer Justin Campbell receives a new Hyundai for bravery during a deadly ambush last year. Author: Lisa Washington Published: 11:44 AM EDT May 27, 2025 Updated: 11:44 AM EDT May 27, 2025 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer who was injured during last year's deadly ambush in east Charlotte was honored as the latest Hyundai Hometown Hero, receiving a new vehicle and recognition for his heroic actions.
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Penn State in Scranton

Jan 21, 2025 | wnep.com | Lisa Washington

SCRANTON, Pa. — Francesca Orellana said when she came to Penn State Scranton, she knew she wanted to make a difference, "Every since I started, I wanted to make an impact spread the Latin and Hispanic culture here, especially in a place like Dunmore, Pennsylvania." Orellana, a senior, joined fellow Penn State Scranton students, faculty, and staff to remember the life and legacy of Doctor Martin Luther King Junior at the school's annual event.
8th congressional candidates take part in Scranton Chamber of Commerce forum

Oct 14, 2024 | wnep.com | Lisa Washington

SCRANTON, Pa. — Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District covers Lackawanna, Pike, and Wayne counties and parts of Monroe and Luzerne counties. Democratic Congressman Matt Cartwright is currently serving his sixth term. His Republican challenger is business owner Rob Bresnahan. The candidates agree there is a need to improve workforce development in northeastern Pennsylvania. On the topic of immigration, Cartwright and Bresnahan both support securing the southern border.
Work begins on Brookside Levee project

Aug 27, 2024 | wnep.com | Lisa Washington

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Many people who live on Brookside Street in Wilkes-Barre vividly remember 2011 when two tropical storms hit the area, Irene and Lee, bringing historic rainfall and flooding. After the Weir Lane Pump Station couldn't handle all the water, some residents had to be rescued from their homes by boat. Since then, the pump station has been upgraded, and now it will receive even more upgrades, including a backup generator. Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown made the announcement.
Parking superstitions at the Little League World Series

Aug 21, 2024 | wnep.com | Lisa Washington

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Scoring a win on the diamond during the Little League World Series is the wish of every team competing. For their fans, landing a good parking spot is also a victory. Lee Fessler has been parking cars for fans attending the series for the past 15 years, fans who choose paid parking in his yard rather than free parking elsewhere. "No doubt.
Finding ways to stay cool in Monroe County

Jul 9, 2024 | wnep.com | Lisa Washington

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — When inside is a little boring and outside is very hot, playing at the splash pad is just right, at least for Alicia Greagor's grandkids, who spent the day at Dansbury Park pool in East Stroudsburg. "If you go in a regular pool, you're just swimming around. You've got to find things to do. Here, look at it. You can come out here, you can play, and you don't have to entertain them," Greagor said.
CROWN Day | Celebrating natural hair | wnep.com

Jul 3, 2024 | wnep.com | Lisa Washington

DUNMORE, Pa. — July 3 is CROWN Day. CROWN, which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural hair, is a national effort to get states to pass laws that ban hair-based discrimination as it relates to hair style and texture. For hair stylist April Martinborough, a day at her salon Real by Nature in Dunmore means helping her clients express themselves. "I am a natural hair stylist," Martinborough said.
First responders donate to firefighters overseas

Jun 19, 2024 | wnep.com | Lisa Washington

ARCHBALD, Pa. — Emergency crews in the Dominican Republic will receive firefighting equipment from fire and ambulance companies in northeastern Pennsylvania. It all started with a conversation between a father and his son, who are first responders. "There's air packs, helmets, there's 40 sets of gear, there's some ambulance supplies, and I think there's 40 sets of boots back there," said Jerry Casey, president of the Archbald Ambulance and Rescue Company.
Couple accused of torturing, starving girl in Chester County

May 7, 2024 | wnep.com | Lisa Washington

CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. — "Rendell Hoagland and Cindy Warren subjected Malinda to evil and torment that no child should have to endure, and they did it for months," said D.A. Christopher De Barrena-Sarobe, Chester County. Investigators say 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland was just 50 pounds and suffering from at least a half-dozen broken bones, bruises, and organ failure when she passed away in Chester County.
The Traumas Within

Feb 17, 2024 | medium.com | Lisa Washington

I was looking through my social media selfies this morning and what I saw was a beautiful woman. I don’t say this to be overly confident or conceited. Quite the opposite. I was shocked at how I felt and how I viewed myself. Let me explain. For five decades, I’ve never thought of myself as beautiful. I’ve always thought of myself as ugly — the insult of a misfortunate mistake of a creation.