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Michael Praats

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Charlotte, Wilmington
As seen in: WSOC-TV (Charlotte, NC), MSN, Scribd, Yahoo News, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Sports, Constant Contact, Yahoo, The Charlotte Observer, WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC), WNCN-TV (Raleigh, NC) and
Covers:  Politics, corruption, government waste, other investigative subjects as they arise.
Doesn't Cover: Features, business openings, profiles of people/businesses, general crime
Investigative Producer || Investigative Reporter of the Year ‘22 || WSOC || #IRE_NICAR || 🇧🇪 🇺🇸

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Investigative producer in Charlotte, NC for WSOC. Former investigative reporter for WECT in Wilmington. RTDNAC Investigative Reporter of the Year.

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9 Investigates: I-77 toll lanes could be expanded on Lake Norman Original

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By Michael Praats Verified, Joe Bruno Verified
| The Charlotte Observer Verified
As the Interstate 77 South toll-lane project continues to cause debate and controversy, discussions behind the scenes regarding the possible expansion of the existing toll lanes on the interstate are happening. As the Interstate 77 South toll-lane project continues to cause debate and controversy, discussions behind the scenes regarding the possible expansion of the existing toll lanes on the interstate are happening.
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9 Investigates: I-77 toll lanes could be expanded in Lake Norman Original

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By Michael Praats Verified
| WSOC-TV (Charlotte, NC) Verified
MOORESVILLE, N.C. — As the Interstate 77 South toll-lane project continues to cause debate and controversy, discussions behind the scenes regarding the possible expansion of the existing toll lanes on the interstate are happening. There’s also discussion about the potential of allowing large commercial vehicles to use the express lanes, something that currently isn’t permitted.
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Greg Biffle’s ex-wife files wrongful death suit against Biffle and his pilot’s estate in fatal crash

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By Michael Praats Verified
| WSOC-TV (Charlotte, NC) Verified
Nicole Biffle, the ex-wife of the late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, filed a wrongful death lawsuit on May 13 against the estate of Greg Biffle, as well as the estate of the pilot of the plane that crashed in December 2025. The crash claimed the lives of all seven people onboard, including Nicole and Greg Biffle’s daughter Emma.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Reporter in Valdosta, GA

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, not skilled with one though

How is social media changing news?

Honestly, it's harming it and making it more difficult to find real news.

Awards

Investigative Reporter of the Year - RTDNAC

2022 - Investigative Journalism
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