Natalie Pasquarella
Natalie Pasquarella Natalie co-anchors Eyewitness News at 5:30 p.m. weeknights with Blair Miller and anchors Eyewitness News at 10 p.m. on TV 64. Natalie joined the Channel 9 team in August 2008, as co-anchor on Channel 9 Eyewitness News Daybreak and Eyewitness News Midday.
During her work out in the field, Natalie has produced several investigative reports that include an in-depth look into the rise in Black Tar Heroin use and drug cartels in Charlotte, a piece on how stimulus-backed loans were given to county businesses, and a look into sex laws involving students and teachers in the Carolinas.
Natalie also takes on the role of a Family Focus reporter, where she has the opportunity to look into the heart of the community. With these segments, she covers how the people of Charlotte are helping others in the Queen City. Natalie likes to stay involved in the community, and has a passion for volunteering to help the homeless. She also spent time as a volunteer for the American Red Cross. "Community involvement is important," she said. "When I'm going out and covering stories, I need to know the people in the community who are affected." Before covering the Carolinas, Natalie was covering the Ohio valley at COX Broadcasting sister station WTOV in Steubenville, Ohio. There, she worked as a news anchor, reporter and producer.
During her time at WTOV, Natalie was honored by the West Virginia Associated Press for an investigative report regarding sex offenders voting at public schools.
Natalie graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism. During her time at Kent State, Natalie interned in the Big Apple, where she covered stories in all five boroughs at New York One News.
A native of Steubenville, Ohio, Natalie is the oldest of four children and loves spending time with her family. When she's not at the news desk, Natalie likes to travel, preferably to tropical locations! She enjoys the theatre and sporting events; she’s an avid baseball fan, and has become a NASCAR fan since moving to the Carolinas.
Latest from Natalie Pasquarella
Family Focus: Dine Out for Kids supports local nonprofit
A local nonprofit is hoping people will eat out Tuesday to help local children. More than 80 restaurants are taking part to support Communities in Schools. DJ Patterson just graduated from East Mecklenburg High School last week but he's already a month into an internship at JHG Financial Advisors. "I ...
Bill could eliminate some gun background checks
North Carolina lawmakers are now pushing a bill to eliminate some gun background checks, and the state attorney general told Eyewitness News why he is concerned that could make the streets more dangerous. "It is our Second Amendment right. We do have the right to keep and bear arms," said ...
Mallard Creek graduate makes difference for those with disabilities
Many teachers are calling one senior a standout student not only because of her high GPA, but her efforts to make a difference for those with disabilities. She told Eyewitness News how her sister's experience inspired her to change lives. "We are about to go read our book," said Julia ...
Two years after promise, 6th grader meets Obama
Ornella Makolo, 11, known to her friends as "Princess," is still thrilled hours after meeting President Barack Obama. "I was, like, really excited," Makolo said. "It was really special." The sixth grader and her mom were invited to greet the president after he stepped off Air Force One Thursday in ...
Students receive new shoes, encouragement from nonprofit
With their wash cloths in hand, volunteers showed up at J.T. Williams Middle School with a mission to help local students not only get new kicks, but also receive some encouragement. "I think they're nice. Better than my old ones; they were all dirty and stuff," said student Lindsey Romero. ...
Family Focus: Teen mentoring program helps girls before high school
A Charlotte parent started a mentoring program for girls heading into high school. She told Eyewitness News that in four months, the young women are already making big changes for the better. Mom Kimberly Williams is active at Northeast Middle School, where she has a daughter in school. She also ...
Lawsuit claims sheriff fired deputy due to lack of re-election contributions
Another former employee of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Department has filed suit against the sheriff. Eyewitness News went through the pages of a -multimillion-dollar lawsuit that claims Sheriff Chip Bailey fired a deputy because she did not contribute to his re-election campaign. A 20-page lawsuit details former deputy Terri Young ...
Family Focus: Students learn about healthful eating with national program
From chopping up fruit to kneading fresh dough, students at West Mecklenburg High School are taking a hands-on approach to learning about healthful eating. "We're showing them that it's easy, but most importantly, that it's fun," said Madeleine Godfrey, HealthCorps coordinator at West Meck. HealthCorps was started by Dr. Mehmet ...
9 Investigates: Dark water turns filters brown; some residents scared to drink it
Dark, dingy-looking water is turning filters brown, and some people in the Charlotte area said they have been scared to drink it for years. Eyewitness News followed their fight to get Mecklenburg County to take over their water service, and went to the president of the current water company to ...
Commissioners shout, mention race, discrimination in meeting
On Tuesday night, there was shouting inside the Mecklenburg County Commissioners meeting, even mentioning race and discrimination. One commissioner even is asking for security at future meetings. It all began as a calm discussion. "We are not perfect in Mecklenburg County," said Bobbie Shields, interim Mecklenburg County manager. Shields talked ...
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