Linzi Sheldon
Linzi Sheldon joined Channel 9 Eyewitness News in September 2010 as a reporter for Channel 9 Eyewitness News Daybreak at 5 & 6 a.m. and Eyewitness News This Morning on TV64 at 7 & 8 a.m. Before joining the news team of WSOC-TV/WAXN-TV, she was a reporter at WHEC News 10 NBC in Rochester, N.Y.
During her time with WHEC-TV, Linzi covered a deadly shooting rampage in Binghamton, New York, where a gunman shot and killed 13 people and held several others hostage. She also reported on severe snowstorms, several high-profile murder trials in the Rochester area, and was part of her station’s team coverage in the days after Continental Airlines Flight 3407 crashed in Clarence Center, N.Y. Linzi was responsible for running the station’s Finger Lakes Bureau, which covered the five counties outside of Rochester. She enterprised and reported news stories for the communities in this bureau.
Linzi graduated from Dartmouth College with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. She earned a Master of Science in Broadcast Journalism from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Originally from British Columbia, Canada, Linzi is excited to be living in Charlotte and is looking forward to warmer winters! In her spare time, Linzi enjoys traveling, spending time with friends, playing tennis, and learning how to cook. She would love to hear any of your story ideas.
Latest from Linzi Sheldon
2008 Edwards interview may play big in jury’s mind
A 2008 interview with ABC News may turn out to be a key piece of evidence in John Edwards’ campaign finance trial. Some legal experts said Friday the interview may be pivotal since Edwards did not testify. The tape was one of 20 exhibits they requested on Thursday, before receiving ...
Analyst: Jury requests a sign of progress in Edwards trial
Jurors have now spent five days studying evidence to decide if John Edwards used campaign money to hide his pregnant mistress. On Thursday, they asked the judge for 20 more pieces of evidence, including the first piece of evidence from the defense. The request came just before noon. Experts said ...
Jury ends 4th day of talks at John Edwards trial
As deliberations drag on to a fifth day in the trial of John Edwards, some legal analysts say Edwards could have strong grounds to appeal if he's convicted. Former federal prosecutor Kieran Shanahan said it all comes down to the fact that the judge broadened the legal definition of a ...
9 Investigates: Some parents unaware of violations at child care facilities
There are more than 700 child care facilities in Mecklenburg County that take care of thousands of children every year. As school wraps up for the year, many of them will be spending even longer hours under the care of center employees. But Eyewitness News discovered violations at some facilities ...
Day 3 of deliberations in Edwards trial ends with no verdict
Day three of deliberations in the John Edwards trial ended with no verdict. But even if the former presidential candidate is convicted, there's a good chance he will not face the maximum sentence. Edwards walked and waited on Tuesday -- walking around the inside and the outside of the federal ...
Jury at Edwards trial resumes deliberations
Some legal experts following the John Edwards trial say, based on the jury's requests Friday and Monday, it's clear jurors are moving slowly and methodically through the evidence and the charges. But former federal prosecutor Kieran Shanahan said the longer deliberations drag on, the more it may favor Edwards. Edwards ...
9 Investigates: Drivers may not be aware of suspended licenses
Every year, drivers in the Charlotte area have their licenses suspended and may not even know about it. And if a person if driving with a suspended license is pulled over for another offense, he or she can face a serious ticket or even be arrested. Eyewitness News discovered how ...
Judge decides against dismissing case against Edwards
A federal judge refused to throw out campaign corruption charges againstJohn Edwards on Friday, meaning the former presidential hopeful will have to present his case to a jury. Lawyers for Edwards argued before U.S. District Court Judge Catherine C. Eagles that prosecutors failed to prove the 2008 candidate intentionally violated the law or that ...
Unemployment stats discouraging to college grads
The nation's unemployment rate went down in April but some experts say that may be a bad thing. Though the rate is down a tenth of a point to 8.1 percent, some experts say that is because more people stopped looking for jobs. It's a situation that resonates with college ...
Second woman accuses deputy of sexual harassment
A second woman came forward on Tuesday, accusing an Iredell County sheriff's deputy of sexually harassing her when he was supposed to be helping and protecting her. Suzanne Wick filed a civil lawsuit in March. Lisa Mangiardi joined her on a new version of the lawsuit filed Monday night. Now ...
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