Clara Ottati
Clara Ottati is a summer reporting intern at WFAE and student at Davidson College studying English and History. She served as staff writer and section editor at Davidson’s weekly newspaper, The Davidsonian.
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The rare blue ghost firefly has been documented in Mecklenburg County for the first time, thanks to two local environmental educators. They say the species may have been here all along. -
Roof Above’s Charlotte day center suffered severe storm damage early Tuesday morning, forcing the homeless services center to close. -
Charlotte’s Government Center chamber was packed with city officials Wednesday morning for the swearing-in of Rob Harrington as Charlotte’s interim mayor. He is taking over from Mayor Vi Lyles, who resigned partway through her fifth term. -
Every other Wednesday, Atrium Health physicians spend three hours at a homeless encampment in Charlotte. They provide care to those who don’t have easy access to a doctor’s office or emergency room. -
Mecklenburg Public Health hosted the annual Meck Design event on Friday to discuss community health and improvement plans. -
Mecklenburg County pools participated in World’s Largest Swim Lesson day, a global event focused on water safety. -
CLT airport officials said Wednesday that they are preparing for a busy Fourth of July weekend but expect fewer passengers than last year. -
The YMCA of Greater Charlotte announced Wednesday that its Morrison Family YMCA branch in Ballantyne will close in 2027 after the property was sold to Moments of Hope Church. -
South Carolina attorney general and candidate for governor Alan Wilson spoke to supporters in Lancaster on Wednesday as early voting begins for the Republican primary runoff. -
Charlotte City Council heard rapid-fire pitches Monday from dozens of candidates hoping to become the city’s interim mayor as Mayor Vi Lyles prepares to step down.
