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Matthew Sockol is a local journalist based in Charleston, South Carolina. He writes for multiple news outlets, including WCIV, WCTI TV 12, and FOX 8/14. Matthew covers a range of topics, including crime, local government, severe weather, and community events, providing timely and accurate reporting to keep the community informed.
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Charleston, United States (Local)
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Matthew Sockol focuses on local news, particularly crime and breaking or evolving stories in the Charleston area. Given his emphasis on breaking news and evolving stories, he would likely be most responsive to pitches related to recent crimes, ongoing investigations, or updates on developing local events.
Pitches that offer exclusive information about unfolding criminal cases or significant community events are likely to catch Matthew's attention. Sources with direct knowledge of specific incidents within the Charleston area may be particularly valuable given his focus on local news.
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By: Matthew Sockol
The suspect wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Wilson was found in Philadelphia Wednesday, police said.
By: Matthew Sockol
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A suspect was arrested Thursday in a deadly stabbing nearly 30 years ago in Raleigh, police said.
Posted: Updated: WILSON, N.C. (WNCN) — The suspect wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Wilson on Dec. 10 was found and arrested in Philadelphia Wednesday, according to the Wilson Police Department.
By: Matthew Sockol
A suspect was arrested Friday in connection with a deadly Thanksgiving morning shooting in Zebulon, police said.
A suspect is wanted in connection with four business robberies in south Durham, police said Friday.
By: Matthew Sockol
A fire broke out at a home in Raleigh late Friday afternoon, according to officials.
By: Matthew Sockol
CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — One person is dead after a shooting in a parking deck at the Fenton shopping center in Cary, police said.
By: Rodney Overton, Matthew Sockol
The incident happened as the 20-year-old woman was in the area of N.C. 27 West and Barbecue Church Road when three people she did not know doused her with gasoline and lit her on fire with a cigare…
By: Matthew Sockol
A fire broke out at an apartment complex in Durham Monday night, officials said.
By: Rodney Overton, Matthew Sockol
The incident happened as the 20-year-old woman was in the area of N.C. 27 West and Barbecue Church Road when three people she did not know doused her with gasoline and lit her on fire with a cigare…
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