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Whistleblower 9: New grading practice could boost students' grades
A Whistleblower 9 investigation uncovered a new grading practice in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. Some people are complaining that it skews the numbers to boost the graduation rate. A letter obtained by Channel 9 states the principal at one high school is telling teachers to change the entire grading scale. The ...
9 Investigates: State law has judge dismiss charges if defendant mentally ill
A suspected murderer hasn't gone to trial three years after he was charged with killing his cousin in south Charlotte. Derek Ward has spent that time in mental hospitals. This month a judge will determine if he's mentally able to stand trial. If not, the charges could be dismissed. Seven ...
9 Investigates: Medical board sees increase in number of actions against doctors
The state medical board just released a new list of disciplinary cases handled last year involving doctors from Charlotte and across North Carolina. The allegations include mishandling prescriptions, abusing drugs and alcohol, and incompetence. Eyewitness News anchor Erica Bryant investigated how the board is holding doctors accountable and making people ...
9 Investigates: Billions of dollars in benefits go unclaimed
Billions of dollars in benefits are out there and could be yours for the taking. But many people don't go after them, so they're still there, up for grabs. Jerry McKee thought about going back to school. "I always wanted to go, but I didn't know where to start,” he ...
9 Investigates: Fracking could have financial, environmental effects in NC
Shuttered, rusting plants lining the Ohio River are massive reminders to laid-off steel workers like Brian Shute of an industry that went under. "I used to say, 'All this noise.' I don't hear the noise now. I just want the noise back, that's all," Shute said. This area of West ...
9 Investigates: Some say certain parts of Charlotte get more help than others
There's a fight in Charlotte over which parts of town "get the most." Some argue north and south Charlotte get whatever they want from the city, while the east and west sides struggle. So Eyewitness News looked at what's really happening in Charlotte and why certain neighborhoods seem to rack ...
9 Investigates: New drug derived from marijuana raises concern among police
A simmering stew of chemicals is the latest fad in street drugs. "A little tiny dab will get you pretty high," said a man who asked not to be identified. The man and his roommate were arrested in March when drug agents raided his house in Rock Hill. They were ...
9 Investigates: Local VA executives score huge bonuses
Kevin Kammerdiener was injured in Afghanistan. He needed 45 surgeries and intense care. He's back home and one of the tens of thousands of veterans lined up for health benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. However, a 9 Investigation last year revealed veterans in the Charlotte area must ...
9 Investigates: Mecklenburg losing residents to neighboring counties
Channel 9 discovered data that shows Mecklenburg County losing residents to neighboring counties. Some blame high property and car taxes. And local leaders have discussed higher taxes for street car, the Panthers and capital improvements. Pam Wise moved from Matthews in Mecklenburg County to Lake Wylie in York County. “It ...
9 Investigates: Technicality with arrest processing can lead to dismissal of DWI charges
Ryan McCarter was stopped by police last May after leaving an Uptown bar. "I went to my car, driving down the street and got picked up," McCarter said. He was arrested and charged with driving while impaired. McCarter said he was given multiple breath tests. The final result was a ...
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