Evan Donovan, wsoctv.com

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Evan Donovan joined Eyewitness News in October 2022. He anchors the Noon news on WSOC Channel 9 and the 7 p.m. show on WAXN TV64. Evan grew up in Raleigh. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in finance and international business. After a career in finance that took him around the world, he pursued his passion for broadcasting, starting in radio before moving into TV news. He previously anchored and/or reported at News 14 Carolina (now-Spectrum News) in Fayetteville, NC; WLOS in Asheville; and WFLA in Tampa. Evan is the recipient of two AP awards, two RTDNA awards, a regional Emmy and a regional Murrow (team award). Evan is thrilled to be back in his home state. He lives in Charlotte with his wife and two sons.

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South Carolina weighs eliminating state income tax

Several lawmakers in South Carolina want to eliminate the state income tax.

By Evan Donovan, wsoctv.comJanuary 20, 2026 at 5:12 pm EST

From Bojangles Coliseum to Mooresville, crowds honor late NASCAR great Greg Biffle

“Biff would want us to have a smile on our face today, do a sick burnout, celebrate his family, Greg and the Duttons, so that’s what we’re going to do.”

By Evan Donovan, wsoctv.com, WSOCTV.com News Staff, and The Associated PressJanuary 16, 2026 at 5:16 pm EST

Monks’ 2,300-mile peace walk arrives in Charlotte

A group of Buddhist monks walking 2,300 miles for peace and unity reached south Charlotte Wednesday evening as they make their way from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington D.C.

By Evan Donovan, wsoctv.comJanuary 14, 2026 at 5:52 pm EST

Health officials urge vaccinations after measles detection in Mecklenburg County

There is growing concern over measles in Mecklenburg County after a trace of the virus was found in a wastewater sample.

By Evan Donovan, wsoctv.comJanuary 13, 2026 at 5:41 pm EST

Panthers’ success boosts Charlotte businesses; will it last?

While more than 70,000 fans packed Bank of America Stadium Saturday night for the Carolina Panthers’ Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Rams, others packed bars and restaurants around the Queen City.

By Evan Donovan, wsoctv.comJanuary 12, 2026 at 6:19 pm EST

NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns

NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps on Tuesday announced his resignation after more than 20 years with the top racing series in the United States and a nasty federal trial in which inflammatory texts he sent during contentious revenue-sharing negotiations were revealed.

By The Associated Press and Evan Donovan, wsoctv.comJanuary 06, 2026 at 4:49 pm EST

Pop-up market canceled amid Sycamore Brewing co-founder’s charges

The fallout continues for Sycamore Brewing as a Charlotte small business owner canceled a planned holiday event.

By Evan Donovan, wsoctv.comDecember 18, 2025 at 8:09 am EST

NASCAR chairman Jim France stands firm on charter stance, citing parents’ advice

NASCAR Chairman Jim France had a stronger second day of testimony Wednesday as the final witness called by Michael Jordan’s side in the federal antitrust lawsuit against the racing series, explaining advice from his late parents helped shape his stance against granting teams permanent charters in the new revenue-sharing model.

By Evan Donovan, wsoctv.com, The Associated Press, and WSOCTV.com News StaffDecember 10, 2025 at 5:20 pm EST

‘More stable’: Home values in Charlotte see decline

More than half of homes in Charlotte, and nationwide, lost value in the past year.

By Evan Donovan, wsoctv.comDecember 09, 2025 at 5:28 pm EST

CMPD cracks down on crime with Operation Safe Season initiative

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has launched Operation Safe Season, a new initiative aimed at increasing police presence and enforcement in Charlotte, particularly in Uptown.

By Evan Donovan, wsoctv.comDecember 04, 2025 at 5:23 pm EST