List of Charlotte Observer Journalists and Reporters
Charlotte Observer Journalists
1. Lisa Vernon Sparks
Designation Editor Author Bio Race, Culture & Community Engagement Editor @theobserver & Kaleidoscope newsletter Mentally strong, fearless, imaginative. ****@charlotteobserver.com
Gender Female Author Profile charlotteobserver.com Phone Number yes Twitter @lvernonsparks (1.2K Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact
2. Catherine Muccigrosso
Designation Business Reporter Author Bio Catherine Muccigrosso is a business reporter for The Charlotte Observer. An award-winning journalist, she has worked for multiple newspapers and McClatchy for more than a decade
Gender Female Author Profile charlotteobserver.com Phone Number yes Twitter @catmuccigrosso (596 Followers) Get Email Contact
3. Mary Ramsey
Designation Accountability Reporter Author Bio Mary Ramsey is the local government accountability reporter for The Charlotte Observer. A native of the Carolinas, she studied journalism at the University of South Carolina and has also worked in Phoenix, Arizona and Louisville, Kentucky.
Gender Female Author Profile charlotteobserver.com Phone Number yes Twitter @mcolleen1996 (630 Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact
4. Evan Santiago
Designation Reporter Author Bio Evan Santiago is a reporter for the Charlotte Observer writing for the publication’s Service Journalism Desk. He hails from New York City and is currently based in the Queen City where he works to help local readers navigate the challenges that come with daily life in the modern world.
Gender Male Author Profile charlotteobserver.com Twitter @EvanJSantiago LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact
5. Evan Moore
Designation Reporter Author Bio Evan Moore is a service journalism reporter for the Charlotte Observer. He grew up in Denver, North Carolina, where he previously worked as a reporter for the Denver Citizen, and is a UNC Charlotte graduate.
Gender Male Author Profile charlotteobserver.com Twitter @evaninclt (400 Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact
6. Mark Price
Designation National Reporter Author Bio Mark Price is a National Reporter for McClatchy News. He joined the network of newspapers in 1991 at The Charlotte Observer, covering beats including schools, crime, immigration, LGBTQ issues, homelessness and nonprofits. He graduated from the University of Memphis with majors in journalism and art history, and a minor in geology.
Gender Male Author Profile charlotteobserver.com Phone Number yes Twitter @markprice_obs (1.5K Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Facebook Profile Link Get Email Contact
7. Joe Marusak
Designation Reporter Author Bio Joe Marusak has been a reporter for The Charlotte Observer since 1989 covering the people, municipalities and major news events of the region, and was a news bureau editor for the paper. He currently reports on breaking news.
Gender Male Author Profile charlotteobserver.com Phone Number yes Twitter @jmarusak (1.4K Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Facebook Profile Link Get Email Contact
8. Michael Gordon
Designation Writer Author Bio Michael Gordon has been the Observer’s legal affairs writer since 2013. He has been an editor and reporter at the paper since 1992, occasionally writing about schools, religion, politics and sports. He spent two summers as “Bikin Mike,” filing stories as he pedaled across the Carolinas.
Gender Male Author Profile charlotteobserver.com Phone Number yes Twitter @mikegordonobs (635 Followers) Get Email Contact
9. Fred Clasen-kelly
Designation Author Author Bio Fred Clasen-Kelly covers government accountability for The Charlotte Observer, with a focus on social justice. He has worked in Charlotte more than a decade reporting on affordable housing, criminal justice and other issues. He previously worked at the Indianapolis Star.
Gender Male Author Profile charlotteobserver.com Twitter @fred_ckelly (1.3K Followers) LinkedIn Profile Link Get Email Contact
10. Adam Bell
Designation Business Editor Author Bio Clt Observer Business/Arts Editor, digital/SEO specialist. Philly guy, U.Va. grad, showtunes lover. @theobserver ****@charlotteobserver.com
Twitter @abell Get Email Contact
11. Alex Cason
Designation Photographer Author Bio Control the Monster? Nah.
Twitter @Alex_Inc Get Email Contact
12. Alex Zietlow
Designation Carolina Panthers Beat Reporter Author Bio Writer covering the Carolina Panthers for @theobserver. Email me at ****@charlotteobserver.com. @RHHerald_Preps alum. Cole World, no blanket.
Twitter @alexzietlow05 (3.3K Followers) Get Email Contact
13. Ames Alexander
Designation Investigative Reporter Author Bio Investigative reporter for @theobserver, document packrat, typist with a jackhammer touch. Tips, story ideas? ****@charlotteobserver.com 704-358-5060
Twitter @amesalex Get Email Contact
14. Andrew Nantais
Designation Senior Audience Growth Producer Author Bio Audience: @theobserver | Prev: @NBCSportsEdge | @CLTBelkCollege & @NCState alum
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15. Anna Maria Della Costa
Designation Education Reporter Get Email Contact
16. Catherine Clabby
Designation Southeast Investigations Editor Author Bio Investigations / high impact editor @McClatchy Southeast I ****@newsobserver.com
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17. Celeste Smith
Designation Reporter Author Bio Charlotte, NC
Twitter @ByCelesteSmith Get Email Contact
18. Chase Jordan
Designation Business Reporter Author Bio Business Reporter for The Charlotte Observer.
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19. Chyna Blackmon
Designation Service Journalism Reporter Author Bio service journalism reporter @theobserver • @queensuniv alum • story idea? reach out! ****@charlotteobserver.com
Twitter @chynablackmon (393 Followers) Get Email Contact
20. Dannye Romine Powell
Designation Reporter and Columnist Author Bio Book columnist at Charlotte Observer.
Twitter @DannyePowell Get Email Contact
21. Denise Casalez
Designation Freelance Writer Author Bio asu journalism major / film studies minor! film studio assistant and current reporter for The Appalachian.
Twitter @denisercasalez Get Email Contact
22. Diedra Laird
Designation Staff Photographer Author Bio Staff photographer, The Charlotte Observer
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23. Ellis Williams
Designation Panthers Beat Writer Author Bio covering @Vikings formerly @theobserver, @clevelanddotcom, @poststar, @StarTribune | Trying to do right by loved ones & bring joy to the hometown.
Twitter @BookofEllis Get Email Contact
24. Fannie Flono
Designation Associate Editor Author Bio I'm associate editor of the Charlotte Observer. editorial writer and longtime Charlotte resident.
Twitter @fflono Get Email Contact
25. Gavin Off
Designation Investigative Reporter Get Email Contact
26. Heidi Finley
Designation CharlotteFive Author Bio Editing @charlottefive; news junkie & #DJNF alumna. Nebraskan-turned Arkie retransplanted to the Carolinas
Twitter @HWhiteFinley Get Email Contact
27. Hunter Bailey
Designation Charlotte 49ers Beat Writer Author Bio i like to create things. journalizin’ since 2018. charlotte 49ers for @theobserver. charlotte hornets for @thecharpost. host of the @hwy49podcast.
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28. Jay Edwards
Designation Correspondent Author Bio Correspondent to the @theobserver, covering high school sports. VA native. A die-hard fan of the @redskins and @UVA - Go Hoos.
Twitter @jedwardsjr23 Get Email Contact
29. Jeff Siner
Designation Photographer Author Bio Photographer for The Charlotte Observer
Twitter @jsiner Get Email Contact
30. Jodie Valade
Designation Enterprise, Planning Editor,Writer Author Bio Enterprise and Planning Editor, The Charlotte Observer. Alum of WFAE, The Plain Dealer, Dallas Morning News, KC Star. Northwestern grad. Schnoodle lover. ????
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31. Josh Bergeron
Designation Local News Editor Author Bio Carolina-born Cajun. Local news editor for @theobserver. #ForeverLSU. ****@charlotteobserver.com
Twitter @Joshpberg Get Email Contact
32. Julia Coin
Designation Breaking News Reporter Author Bio ????newsroom or dilapidating music venue • ????️ synthesizer @theobserver • ???? got thoughts? DM or email ****@charlotteobserver.com
Twitter @juliamcoin Get Email Contact
33. Justin Perry
Designation Contributor Twitter @llcooljp44 Get Email Contact
34. Kallie Cox
Designation Public Safety Reporter Author Bio A reporter who fell into the Nancy Drew to journalism pipeline | Past gigs: @theobserver @thesouthern @pulitzercenter @dailyegyptian | ????️???? they/them
Twitter @KallieECox Get Email Contact
35. Kendrick Marshall
Designation Service Journalism Editor Author Bio Chicago ➡️ Tulsa ➡️ Queen City | @theobserver Senior Reporter. Cubs fan. Pho aficionado. #TheeILove.
Twitter @KD_Marshall Get Email Contact
36. Khadejeh Nikouyeh
Designation Visual Journalist Author Bio Visual Journalist at The Charlotte Observer charlotteobserver.com/?gclid=CjwKCAj…
Twitter @observer_photog Get Email Contact
37. KJ Edelman
Designation Audience Growth Producer Author Bio Audience editor @ABC. Priors: @TheObserver @Mediaite @DailyOrange. He/him.
Twitter @KJEdelman Get Email Contact
38. Langston Wertz Jr.
Designation Sports columnist Author Bio Christian, Believer, writer, technology lover, sports nut, husband, father. Sports columnist at charlotteobserver.com
Twitter @langstonwertzjr (27.1K Followers) Get Email Contact
39. Laurie Larsh
Designation Journalist Get Email Contact
40. Lawrence Toppman
Designation Arts and Entertainment Writer Author Bio Lawrence Toppman has written about arts and entertainment in Charlotte since 1980 and has sung with Opera Carolina for more than three decades.
Twitter @LawrenceToppman Get Email Contact
41. Lisa Vernon-Sparks
Designation Race, Culture and Community Engagement Editor Author Bio Race, Culture & Community Engagement Editor @theobserver & Kaleidoscope newsletter Mentally strong, fearless, imaginative. ****@charlotteobserver.com
Twitter @lvernonsparks (1.2K Followers) Get Email Contact
42. Makayla Holder
Designation Multimedia Producer Author Bio Multimedia Producer - The Charlotte Observer: www.charlotteobserver.com/ | Muckrack: muckrack.com/makayla-holder | CVM 2021 MSU | They/Them
Twitter @IdareneePhotos Get Email Contact
43. Mari Pressley
Designation Freelance Journalist Author Bio @CharlotteFive Freelancer | Mass Communication Student @Winthropu ✍????????????
Twitter @Maripressley_ Get Email Contact
44. Mark Washburn
Designation Contributing Editor Author Bio Mark Washburn is a semi-retired journalist for The Charlotte Observer.
Twitter @WashburnChObs Get Email Contact
45. Melissa Oyler
Designation Editor Author Bio editor of @charlottefive at @theobserver • runner • yogi • i heart dogs (she/her)
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46. Mike Kaye
Designation Carolina Panthers Beat Reporter Author Bio Carolina Panthers beat reporter for The Charlotte Observer (@theobserver).
Twitter @mike_e_kaye (29.8K Followers) Get Email Contact
47. Natalia DeSoro
Designation Commerce Writer Get Email Contact
48. Paige Masten
Designation Deputy Opinion Editor Author Bio ✍️ deputy opinion editor @theobserver. UNC alum and lifelong North Carolinian. she/her ????????
Twitter @paigemasten Get Email Contact
49. Peter St. Onge
Designation North Carolina Opinion Editor Author Bio McClatchy Opinion Editor, leading opinion teams across McClatchy markets. Also: editorial page editor for Charlotte Observer, News & Observer in Raleigh.
Twitter @saintorange Get Email Contact
50. Rana Cash
Designation Executive Editor Author Bio Executive Editor of @theobserver | Past: USA TODAY Network | #NABJ | Prov. 16:3 ranalcash.com | ****@charlotteobserver.com
Twitter @rana_cash Get Email Contact
51. Scott Fowler
Designation Sports Columnist Author Bio Sports columnist. Charlotte Observer since 1994. Proud father of 4. 20x APSE winner. Host of the "Sports Legends of the Carolinas" and "Carruth" podcasts.
Twitter @scott_fowler Get Email Contact
52. Shane Connuck
Designation Sports Reporter Author Bio Covering NASCAR and other sports for @theobserver | Formerly @washingtonpost @BigTenPlus @NWLBaseball | Maryland Alum ????
Twitter @shane_connuck Get Email Contact
53. Stephanie Bunao
Designation Video Producer Author Bio Video Producer at The Charlotte Observer @theobserver
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54. Suzanne Ruff
Designation Freelance Writer Author Bio Freelance Writer The Charlotte Observer Author of the award winning book, The Reluctant Donor Published in Chicken Soup for the Soul
Twitter @SuzanneRuff Get Email Contact
55. Tamia Boyd
Designation Audience Growth Producer Author Bio audience @theobserver | @michiganstateu alum | previously on: @greenvillenews @wkar @GreatLakesEcho | dislikes: summer
Twitter @tamiamb Get Email Contact
56. Taylor Batten
Designation Managing Editor Author Bio Managing editor, The Charlotte Observer
Twitter @tbatten1 Get Email Contact
57. The' Pham
Designation Visuals Editor Get Email Contact
58. Theoden Janes
Designation Entertainment Editor Author Bio 5x Boston Marathon qualifier. 2x Ironman finisher. 1x dad. Oh, I also get paid by @theobserver to write interesting stories and (sometimes) cover entertainment.
Twitter @theodenjanes (3.5K Followers) Get Email Contact
59. Andrew Carter
Designation Writer and Reporter Author Bio Writer and reporter for The News & Observer. Ideas/Contact: ****@newsobserver.com.
Twitter @_andrewcarter (17.5K Followers) Get Email Contact
