Matthew Ablon

Charlotte

Digital Content Producer at WCNC-TV (Charlotte, NC)

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Gaston County, N.C. animal shelter looking for foster, adoptive pet parents

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Matthew Ablon

GASTONIA, N.C. — Animal advocates in Gaston County are looking for adoptive and foster pet parents as the animal shelter is now over capacity. Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement shared on Facebook that the shelter has closed down intake for further notice, with exceptions only for emergencies. The shelter is asking for potential fur-ever families or foster families to help.
NC DOI: Lincoln County man lied about damage to his car in insurance claim

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Matthew Ablon

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Man exposed himself along Blue Line stop, CMPD report says

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Matthew Ablon

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Person with gunshot wound reported along Wilkinson Boulevard in Charlotte, Medic says

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Matthew Ablon

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Man exposed himself to child at Charlotte skatepark, police report says

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Matthew Ablon

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Former Charlotte hotel closing after woman, child found dead

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Matthew Ablon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte hotel that was turned into a drug recovery center is now shutting down, a week after a woman and young child were found dead inside. Cedric Dean, who is the CEO of the HELP program, shared a news release late Tuesday morning, saying the former Baymont Inn on Equipment Drive that housed his program would be closing down. Dean cited safety concerns for program participants, staff and the surrounding community.
Stoppage-time goal from Philadelphia dooms Charlotte FC to 2-1 loss on the road

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Matthew Ablon

PHILADELPHIA — After a week away from the pitch, Charlotte FC hit the road Saturday to take on the Philadelphia Union. The team's last match ended with a 2-0 win against Toronto, but the black and blue needed to prove they hadn't lost their rhythm. While they were able to keep up to tempo in the second half, the Union was able strike one last chord that led to a road loss for Charlotte.
Man drowns on Moss Lake, Kings Mountain police report

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Matthew Ablon

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Body recovered on Lake Norman in Iredell County following drowning search

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Matthew Ablon

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Caldwell County, N.C. man accused of promoting the prostitution of a juvenile

2 weeks ago | wcnc.com | Matthew Ablon

CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte has chosen to use this mugshot because of the nature of the alleged crime and because additional victims are being sought by authorities. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has charged a Caldwell County man, accusing him of human trafficking crimes involving a juvenile. Agents said David Kevin Hamilton turned himself in to jail voluntarily Wednesday night.

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