Local News Close-Up: News Battle Royale In Queen City Of Charlotte

WSOC still rules news in North Carolina’s largest market, but the ratings race is getting tighter.

DMA 21: CHARLOTTE, NC

Fired WSOC News Director Files Suit

Former WSOC news director Julie Szulczewski says she was fired after seven years. She’s filed a a federal lawsuit in which she says the station and its parent company, Cox Media Group, pushed her out to bring in a younger, less qualified man and “keep the boys’ club” happy.