Doug Coats is an Assignment Editor and Digital Content Producer, specializing in local news in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. With a wide range of experience in various news outlets, including WJZY-TV and Yahoo News, Doug covers stories on a variety of topics, including local events, crime, education, and community issues.
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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States (Local)
Doug Coats' coverage focuses primarily on local news, with an emphasis on evolving stories and breaking news related to crime, accidents, and government announcements. He is likely to be interested in pitches related to ongoing or developing incidents such as accidents, weather-related emergencies, infrastructure issues, and local governmental decisions.
As Doug's geographic focus is specific (local to the United States - North Carolina - Charlotte), he would be most responsive to pitches relevant to this area. Pitches should take into account his interest in crime-related topics and sports within the context of this regional focus. If you have insights about ongoing events in these areas or can provide expert commentary on local policy matters or community developments, your pitch may resonate well with him.
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LINCOLNTON, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Three people were found dead following a house fire near Lincolnton early Tuesday morning.
By: Doug Coats
The indictment also alleges that Winslow distributed the substance on April 4, 2022, which is after the date of the victim’s death.
By: Doug Coats
Posted: Updated: CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( ) – A Mecklenburg County magistrate is suspended following charges of misconduct over the last
The Film Pool Films production company is filming “pickup shots” for the movie “God's Not Dead 5.” They were in town previously at Trinity United Methodist Church filming and are back to get some remaining footage for the film.
By: Doug Coats
The series will visit the underserved areas of the city, identified as the Corridors of Opportunity.
By: Doug Coats
This was the second dog killed by CMPD officers Thursday. Another deemed aggressive was shot amid a triple-arrest off of Walkers Ferry Road.
By: Doug Coats
Judge Elizabeth Trosch says her level of competence failed to meet standards from Oct. 16, 2023, to Jan. 22, 2024.
By: Doug Coats
Posted: Updated: CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A student was found with a gun at an east Charlotte elementary school Friday morning, police say.
By: Doug Coats
Thursday morning, Anthony paid a visit to the Southern Store 101 on East Church Street in Cherryville to buy his $10 Million Spectacular scratch-off.
By: Doug Coats
As part of the project, NCDOT contract crews will close the two left lanes on U.S. 74 West (Independence) and the exit ramp from U.S. 74 East to Wendover Road. A lane will also be closed on the bridge while repairs are made to the pedestrian handrail and damaged concrete is replaced.
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