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:
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Republican leaders in the North Carolina General Assembly are asking the state's full Court of Appeals to temporarily block a ruling allowing certain felony offenders to vote while they appeal the case. -
What if you could catch a ride on the bus the same way you get a ride from Uber or Lyft? In the town of Wilson, North Carolina, you can, and other North Carolina towns are taking note. -
Many people receiving Food and Nutrition Services benefits in North Carolina could see their monthly allotments decrease in May if the Biden administration does not extend the public health emergency declaration by April 15. -
The number of unaffiliated voters in North Carolina has been steadily rising for decades. They surpassed registered Republicans in 2017, and now, they're on track to surpassing registered Democrats — possibly in the coming days. -
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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North Carolina families covered by Medicaid will automatically become eligible for free or reduced-price school lunches in the 2022-2023 school year thanks to a new grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. -
NASCAR has made a major donation to Carolinas LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce, the chamber announced Tuesday, which will fund the chamber's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the coming year. -
All across the country, Black cowboy and cowgirl groups — called saddle clubs — organize rides through urban downtowns and suburban pastures. Those involved in the subculture say interest in the clubs is growing. -
The National Weather Service is predicting a warmer and drier winter for North Carolina this year. That's due in part to La Nina, as well as rising temperatures from global warming. -
Shoppers are continuing to encounter empty shelves and higher prices at grocery stores around North Carolina. That's because grocers are struggling to keep shelves stocked amid supply chain disruptions.
