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Julie Kay

@JulieKayTV

Reporter @WCNC covering #ncpol and city gov | Formerly @wzzm13 @komunews | Mizzou Made

 Charlotte, NC
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The family of Daryl Lowry, the 13-year-old killed in foster care in SC, is speaking publicly for the first time. 17-year-old Landen Moore is charged with murder. An unnamed 16-year-old has also been arrested in connection @wcnc
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Brian Powell@briandpowellJul 7
Justin Bieber will NOT be appearing before the NC Utilities Commission on behalf of Harris Teeter today. Sorry to disappoint you all. #ncpol
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BREAKING: The North Carolina General Assembly has passed a budget. It now heads to Gov. Stein’s desk #ncpol #ncga
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Charlotte just posted the final list. 114 people have applied to be mayor. @wcnc These are the names added since yesterday:
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BREAKING: THE I-77 TOLL LANE PROJECT IS DEAD. A SUPERMAJORITY OF CRTPO MEMBERS VOTED TO RESCIND SUPPORT OF THE PROJECT.
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BREAKING: @CLTMayor announches she will resign from office June 30. Background here: teapaw.org/i/status/2052349497804…
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BREAKING: there is increasing speculation that @ViLyles @CLTMayor will step down before her term ends in December 2027. wfae.org/politics/2026-05-07…
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has stopped attending zoning meetings. Will she finish her term?

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has stopped attending zoning meetings. Will she finish her term?

Charlotte City Council members and community leaders have questioned privately whether Vi Lyles will finish her fifth term as mayor.

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“Her blood is on your hands.” Dramatic start to #ncga hearing on Charlotte public transit safety after the murder of Iryna Zarutska on the light rail in August. Expecting to hear from Mayor Lyles, Sheriff McFadden, and CMPD Chief Patterson among others #ncpol @WCNC
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BREAKING: Two officers have been shot in Mint Hill. Mayor Dale Dalton just confirmed to @WCNC
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Mint Hill PD says the suspect is dead. They also say both officers are in critical condition. Mayor Dalton adds they are awake and alert. @wcnc
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Hank Lee@hanklee8919 Dec 2025
"As authentic as any human being you'll come across." Really enjoyed this conversation with @MikeMassaroTV & @JulieKayTV on @wcnc discussing Greg Biffle's legacy as a champion driver and great humanitarian off the track. wcnc.com/video/nascar/longti…
Longtime NASCAR broadcaster reflects on Greg Biffle's legacy

Longtime NASCAR broadcaster reflects on Greg Biffle's legacy

RFK Racing's Mike Massaro, who covered NASCAR for decades, discusses the illustrious career and legacy of Greg Biffle, who died in a plane crash on Thursday.

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VP Vance says the Dallas ICE facility shooter is left-wing and politically motivated, citing information that has not yet been made public. @WCNC
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Vice President JD Vance has landed in Concord. Expecting his speech in the next hour @WCNC #ncpol
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🚨BREAKING: NC Senate passes “Iryna’s Law” — It adds requirements for magistrates and restricts the cashless bail option. It now goes to the House. #ncpol #ncga @WCNC
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Light rail riders report fondling, armed robbery, assaults after Iryna Zarutska's death wcnc.com/article/news/crime/…
Light rail riders report fondling, armed robbery, assaults after Iryna Zarutska's death

Light rail riders report fondling, armed robbery, assaults after Iryna Zarutska's death

WCNC Charlotte requested CMPD records since her attack, and those records show other crimes that have happened on and around the trains, despite increased security.

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NEW: @NCAuditorBoliek just released his report on Charlotte’s $305k settlement with CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings @WCNC #ncpol Here are the recommendations made:
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Sen. Berger calls for restarting the death penalty in North Carolina #ncpol
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Sen. Berger and Speaker Hall are expected to announce legislative action in response to the murder of Iryna Zarutska on the Charlotte light rail any minute now #ncpol @WCNC
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Speaker Hall also calls for ending cashless bail and holding magistrates accountable. These are all things they’re considering for a bill package to be revealed later this month #ncpol
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Sen. Berger and Speaker Hall are expected to announce legislative action in response to the murder of Iryna Zarutska on the Charlotte light rail any minute now #ncpol @WCNC
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Speaker Hall starting by acknowledging 9/11 and the murder of Charlie Kirk.
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Chairman and senate candidate Michael Whatley is here speaking on honoring the legacy of Charlie Kirk and ending “soft-on crime” policies. @WCNC
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