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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
Two members of the Durham Police Department helped spread the holiday spirit.
By: Matthew Sockol
An Orange County man convicted of inflicting serious injury with a deadly weapon is facing the same charge in connection with a shooting at North Carolina Central University that injured four, a wa…
A Duke Energy lineworker died in Sanford Wednesday, the company said.
A Duke Energy lineworker died in Sanford Wednesday, the company said.
By: Matthew Sockol
A Duke Energy lineworker died in Sanford Wednesday, the company said.
By: Matthew Sockol
A dead fox tested positive for rabies after it was killed by a dog in Cumberland County, animal services announced Friday.
By: Matthew Sockol
A Cumberland County teenager was arrested Thursday in connection with the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old in Sanford earlier this month, police said.
By: Matthew Sockol
A convicted sex offender in Moore County is facing 20 new counts of sexually exploiting minors, deputies announced Friday.
By: Matthew Sockol
A man attempted to draw a gun on officers during a traffic stop in Hillsborough Thursday night, police said.
The ID of a man is sought after Christopher Lee Hart, 31, was killed in the shooting 10 days ago around 9:40 a.m. along Holloway Street, police said.
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