List of Charlotte Observer Journalists and Reporters

Apr 05, 2025
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Charlotte Observer Journalists

1. 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

2. Alex Cason

Designation Photographer Author Bio Control the Monster? Nah.
Twitter @Alex_Inc Get Email Contact

3. 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

4. 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

5. Andrew Nantais

Designation Senior Audience Growth Producer Author Bio Audience: @theobserver | Prev: @NBCSportsEdge | @CLTBelkCollege & @NCState alum
Twitter @DrewNantais Get Email Contact

6. Anna Maria Della Costa

Designation Education Reporter Get Email Contact

7. Catherine Clabby

Designation Southeast Investigations Editor Author Bio Investigations / high impact editor @McClatchy Southeast I ****@newsobserver.com
Twitter @cathyclabby Get Email Contact

8. Catherine Muccigrosso

Designation Retail Reporter Author Bio Retail reporter @theobserver. Formerly with @rhherald @gastongazette @columbiatribune. You can call me Kitty. Email tips: ****@charlotteobserver.com.
Twitter @CatMuccigrosso Get Email Contact

9. Celeste Smith

Designation Reporter Author Bio Charlotte, NC
Twitter @ByCelesteSmith Get Email Contact

10. Chase Jordan

Designation Business Reporter Author Bio Business Reporter for The Charlotte Observer.
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11. 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

12. Dannye Romine Powell

Designation Reporter and Columnist Author Bio Book columnist at Charlotte Observer.
Twitter @DannyePowell Get Email Contact

13. 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

14. Diedra Laird

Designation Staff Photographer Author Bio Staff photographer, The Charlotte Observer
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15. 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

16. Evan Moore

Designation Service Journalism Reporter Author Bio service journalism reporter @theobserver. past: @DenverCitizen. @unccharlotte, @DJNF alum. ????
Twitter @evaninclt (400 Followers) Get Email Contact

17. Evan Santiago

Designation Reporter Author Bio just a silly journalist who took a break from news to curate chaos with @madrealities • film enthusiast • storyteller • professional giggler
Twitter @EvanJSantiago Get Email Contact

18. 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

19. Gavin Off

Designation Investigative Reporter Get Email Contact

20. Heidi Finley

Designation CharlotteFive Author Bio Editing @charlottefive; news junkie & #DJNF alumna. Nebraskan-turned Arkie retransplanted to the Carolinas
Twitter @HWhiteFinley Get Email Contact

21. 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.
Twitter @Hunter_Bailey45 Get Email Contact

22. 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

23. Jeff Siner

Designation Photographer Author Bio Photographer for The Charlotte Observer
Twitter @jsiner Get Email Contact

24. 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. ????
Twitter @JodieValade Get Email Contact

25. Joe Marusak

Designation Breaking News Reporter Author Bio Reporter, The Charlotte Observer
Twitter @jmarusak (1.4K Followers) Get Email Contact

26. Josh Bergeron

Designation Local News Editor Author Bio Carolina-born Cajun. Local news editor for @theobserver. #ForeverLSU. ****@charlotteobserver.com
Twitter @Joshpberg Get Email Contact

27. 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

28. Justin Perry

Designation Contributor Twitter @llcooljp44 Get Email Contact

29. 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

30. 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

31. Khadejeh Nikouyeh

Designation Visual Journalist Author Bio Visual Journalist at The Charlotte Observer charlotteobserver.com/?gclid=CjwKCAj…
Twitter @observer_photog Get Email Contact

32. KJ Edelman

Designation Audience Growth Producer Author Bio Audience editor @ABC. Priors: @TheObserver @Mediaite @DailyOrange. He/him.
Twitter @KJEdelman Get Email Contact

33. 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

34. Laurie Larsh

Designation Journalist Get Email Contact

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. Mari Pressley

Designation Freelance Journalist Author Bio @CharlotteFive Freelancer | Mass Communication Student @Winthropu ✍????????????
Twitter @Maripressley_ Get Email Contact

39. Mark Price

Designation National Reporter Author Bio Reporter for McClatchy News Real Time team, covering breaking news across U.S.
Twitter @markprice_obs (1.5K Followers) Get Email Contact

40. Mark Washburn

Designation Contributing Editor Author Bio Mark Washburn is a semi-retired journalist for The Charlotte Observer.
Twitter @WashburnChObs Get Email Contact

41. Mary Ramsey

Designation Reporter Get Email Contact

42. Melissa Oyler

Designation Editor Author Bio editor of @charlottefive at @theobserver • runner • yogi • i heart dogs (she/her)
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43. 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

44. Michael Gordon

Designation Legal Affairs Reporter Author Bio Legal affairs writer and a 20-year veteran of the Observer
Twitter @MikeGordonOBS Get Email Contact

45. Natalia DeSoro

Designation Commerce Writer Get Email Contact

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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

49. 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

50. 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

51. Stephanie Bunao

Designation Video Producer Author Bio Video Producer at The Charlotte Observer @theobserver
Twitter @stephanie_bunao Get Email Contact

52. 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

53. Tamia Boyd

Designation Audience Growth Producer Author Bio audience @theobserver | @michiganstateu alum | previously on: @greenvillenews @wkar @GreatLakesEcho | dislikes: summer
Twitter @tamiamb Get Email Contact

54. Taylor Batten

Designation Managing Editor Author Bio Managing editor, The Charlotte Observer
Twitter @tbatten1 Get Email Contact

55. The' Pham

Designation Visuals Editor Get Email Contact

56. 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

57. Andrew Carter

Designation Writer and Reporter Author Bio Writer and reporter for The News & Observer. Ideas/Contact: ****@newsobserver.com.
Twitter @_andrewcarter (17.3K Followers) Get Email Contact