Nick de la Canal
WFAE's Nick de la Canal can be heard on public radio airwaves across the Charlotte region, bringing listeners the latest in local and regional news updates. He's been a part of the WFAE newsroom since 2013, when he began as an intern. His reporting helped the station earn an Edward R. Murrow award for breaking news coverage following the Keith Scott shooting and protests in September 2016. More recently, he's been reporting on food, culture, transportation, immigration, and even the paranormal on the FAQ City podcast. He grew up in Charlotte, graduated from Myers Park High, and received his degree in journalism from Emerson College in Boston. Periodically, he tweets: @nickdelacanal
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Workers at a racetrack in North Carolina have discovered a hidden space under the grand stand that some say was once a moonshine cave.
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A gunfire attack on two electrical substations in Moore County knocked out power to thousands. Authorities say they have not determined who carried out the attack or what the motive was. -
In North Carolina an overnight curfew is in place and schools are closed Monday following gunfire attacks at two electrical substations in Moore County. Power is out for tens of thousands.
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An unusually large number of earthquakes have hit South Carolina this year, but scientists don't know why. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on Aug. 26, 2022.)
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A mystery is shaking up South Carolina — literally. An unusually large number of earthquakes have hit the state this year and scientists don't know why.
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The earthquakes, considered minor by geologists, started in December. No one knows what is causing them or how long they will continue. -
Called microtransit, the system allows passengers to order a shuttle ride over the phone, much as they would do with Uber or Lyft. Rides cost $1.50. -
Officials in a North Carolina town say replacing public buses with on-demand shuttles has helped residents. As the model catches on elsewhere, critics warn it could increase traffic congestion.
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Black saddle clubs are found across the country, from rodeos to street protests, including protests for George Floyd. Black cowboys and cowgirls have a rich history in helping to settle the West.
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The coronavirus pandemic has changes how people live, work and play. Food trucks have adapted by selling in residential neighborhoods and embracing food delivery apps.
