Layna Hong
Digital ProducerLayna Hong is a digital producer at WFAE. She is a graduate from UNC Chapel Hill's Hussman School of Journalism and Media, where she concentrated in graphic design and reporting.
Hong has previously worked for Duke University's Graduate School as a communications intern, contributed to several on-campus publications and produced multimedia news packages pitched all over the state as part of UNC's Media Hub.
Her work has been featured in WRAL, NC Policy Watch and Greensboro News & Record.
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Whenever a disaster, either natural or manmade, heads our way, local and state officials will often declare a “state of emergency.” But what exactly does that entail, how does it impact you and what should you do in the event of a declaration? -
Charlotte will host the much anticipated Copa América semifinal match between Colombia and Uruguay on Wednesday, July 10 at Bank of America Stadium. Here's everything you need to know, including who to watch, how to watch, transportation and road closures. -
The Charlotte Museum of History is marking Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANPI) Heritage Month with “Threaded Traditions,” a new exhibit highlighting contemporary Filipino textiles. The museum is also hosting a special documentary screening tonight. -
As Charlotte grows, questions about how to build a more equitable city constantly emerge. WFAE’s SouthBound host Tommy Tomlinson aims to explore some ideas on Thursday regarding planning, preserving and building neighborhoods, and the arts. Here’s a look at the panelists who will take the stage. -
Many Hmong refugees settled in western North Carolina in the decades following the Vietnam War. Now that they’re getting older and are dealing with more health issues, they’ve become more reliant on their adult children to serve as interpreters in health care settings, which can be challenging given major differences between the English and Hmong languages. -
The Associated Press called the primary at about 8 p.m. with less than half of the results in and an overwhelming percentage of the votes for frontrunners Democrat Josh Stein and Republican Mark Robinson. -
For many Asian communities, Lunar New Year is the biggest holiday of the year. There are many ways to celebrate, and one local group is sharing the art of lion dancing, a tradition believed to bring good luck. -
Lunar New Year, on Feb. 10 this year, is a holiday celebrated by Asian communities around the world, including here in Charlotte. Here are some local events ringing in the Year of the Dragon. -
U.S. Women's National Soccer team defender Emily Fox announced her signing for English team Arsenal Women FC on Thursday. Fox, who played for UNC, will be reunited with her former college teammates Alessia Russo and Lotte Wubben-Moy. -
Thanksgiving is a chaotic all-day affair. It feels inevitable you realize you’re missing an ingredient or that you ran out of tin foil pans. Or sometimes you just need a break from the festivities. Many stores will be closed on Thursday, there are still places in Charlotte to get what you need.
