Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith joined the Eyewitness News team as a general assignment reporter in June 2010.
Before moving to Charlotte, Jeff reported KOTV in Tulsa for two years, covering everything from deadly tornadoes to deadly mall shootings. Oklahoma’s known for its crazy weather, and he’s had to deliver live reports from the middle of blizzards, flash floods, and everything in-between! He’s most proud of his in-depth coverage of a meningitis outbreak at an elementary school that killed several second graders. Jeff also worked for WLNS in Lansing, covering political and economic issues for Michigan’s capital city.
He attended Northwestern University, where he graduated Cum Laude from the Medill School of Journalism. He’s a member of the Kappa Tau Alpha honor society.
Jeff’s originally from New Jersey, but he’s thrilled to call the Queen City his new home! He currently lives in South End, and you’ll probably catch him eating out at local restaurants, or on long walks with his two-year-old boxer Winnie. He’s always on the lookout for a great news tip, so feel free to email him your story idea
Latest from Jeff Smith
300 volunteers hope to prevent repeat of Speed Street violence
As the first night of Speed Street wound to a close, a group of men talked about how they are helping to keep crowds safer after violence broke out last year. Men Who Care was formed after fights broke out at Speed Street last year, leading to the arrests of ...
Analysts: Jury’s actions are a good sign for Edwards
One legal analyst said Friday's courtroom developments bode well for John Edwards. Many observers thought the jury would return with a verdict Friday. Instead, jurors asked to review a total of 13 exhibits, and they also asked for a flipboard and markers so they could write things down in large ...
Residents march against violence in Grier Heights
Nearly 500 Grier Heights residents joined with dozens of police officers Thursday night to speak out against neighborhood violence. It was easy to see tonight that the Grier Heights community is deeply affected by this month's violence. There have been three shootings including two murders in May. Police said overall ...
Young boy attacked by pit bull; dog remains quarantined
The life of a 2-year-old pit bull hangs in the balance after it attacked a little boy Thursday afternoon in a backyard. Seven-year-old Malik Albright has 20 stitches on his ear, cheek and leg from the attack. His parents plan on pressing charges against the owner on Monday over the ...
No more cellphones for Charlotte drivers?
The Charlotte City Council is looking into banning cellphone use while driving in the city. The city's Safety Committee later this month will examine passing an ordinance that would ban cellphones and hands-free devices on all Charlotte streets. The concept was brought up by a few City Council members at ...
Wells Fargo: No more free checking
Many Wells Fargo customers are outraged after learning they'll face a $7 service fee for having a checking account. "I'm going to find a bank that's not going to charge me just to control my money," Aaron Barnett told Eyewitness News a few minutes after learning about the new service ...
Big names weigh in on Amendment One
Former president Bill Clinton recorded an audio advertisement against Amendment One that will be sent to hundreds of thousands of voters Monday. Tens of thousands of voters have already made their voices heard on Amendment One through early voting, which closed Saturday afternoon. It is likely the last time citizens ...
Troopers see increase in fatigued truck drivers
State troopers are stepping up enforcement in Mecklenburg County to crack down on fatigued tractor-trailer drivers. "Our whole focus in this organization is reducing collisions and saving lives," said Trooper Darren Conrad. Darren Conrad said troopers believe they're seeing an increase in fatigued truck drivers this year. They've begun stopping ...
Woman leaves salon without paying for Botox treatment
Huntersville police are trying to identify a woman who walked out on a $1,500 bill from an upscale med spa Wednesday afternoon. The Valeria Salon took a picture of the woman before her Botox injections. Police are now studying that picture to see if they can identify her face. A ...
Police find homemade gun disguised as pen at convicted felon's home
Gastonia police are investigating how a man obtained a homemade .22-caliber gun that's disguised as a pen. "This is the first time in my career that I've actually laid hands on such a type of weapon," said Sgt. Jamey Blalock. "It's just a little bit bigger circumference-wise than a normal, standard ...
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