Jonathan Lowe

12 firefighters were taken to the hospital when a home in #Salisbury exploded as they were fighting a fire in the home. Two of the people that live at the home on Laurel St. were taken to the hospital as well. Officials don't know yet what caused the fire or explosion @wsoctv

I’ve dedicated 18 yrs to covering “news” that is affecting the community. So, sharing a personal story was unfamiliar territory. With @EricaWSOC9 and @KimHolt9’s help, I stepped out of my comfort zone. I hope this story today @ 5 on @wsoctv helps someone

BREAKING | One person taken to the hospital after a shooting moments ago at the Suburban Lodges at University hotel off of W W.T. Harris Blvd. @wsoctv

There appears to be a secondary part of this scene that is actually on Johnston Rd. as you drive out of this shopping center. Appears to be food and wine bottles scattered across roadway. @wsoctv

BREAKING | @PinevillePD and @CMPD on scene of an officer-involved shooting along Johnston Rd. near Park Rd in S Clt. Happening in parking lot of Food Lion. Waiting for an update from officials. @wsoctv

NOW | Parked just outside @CMPD North Tryon Division is fallen officer Joshua Eyer’s cruiser, draped with a flag, and bouquets. The division office is closed today as the officers here, and the greater community mourns @wsoctv

IN MOURNING | An officer and his wife started this memorial outside @CMPD headquarters a little while ago. A thin blue line flag and four bouquets. @wsoctv

BREAKING | At the scene of a confirmed double shooting in Gastonia. Gathering details as we speak and will update as I can. @wsoctv

BREAKING | @GPDNC investigating double shooting on Betty St. Working to get details. @wsoctv

ICYMI | @wsoctv kicked off its coverage of #BlackHistoryMonth with a look at a renewed effort to preserve a beloved part of #Charlotte history. Second Ward HS was the first public high school for black students.