Michael Praats is an Investigative Producer at WECT News. He specializes in law and legal affairs, with a focus on litigation, lawsuits, and topics related to disaster and emergency response, as well as hydrology, water conservation, management, and rights. Michael's work has been featured in prominent outlets including WHQR Public Radio, WSOC-TV Eyewitness News, Yahoo News, and The Charlotte Observer.
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Michael Praats focuses primarily on local government announcements and legal policy regulation, with a strong emphasis on politics. His coverage indicates receptivity to pitches related to local legal issues, real estate fraud, gun rights, and environmental protection within the context of North Carolina and Wilmington.
Given his focus on specific localities in the United States (North Carolina, Wilmington), he is likely more responsive to sources who can provide insights or commentary relevant to these areas. Pitches should emphasize expertise or direct involvement in local political and legal developments when reaching out to him.
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By: Evan Donovan, Michael Praats
A former director of Business Operations for the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office is suing Sheriff Garry McFadden and alleges she was fired in retaliation for making reports of racial pay disparities, and claims she was asked to alter expense reports by the sheriff.
By: Michael Praats
They claimed he hit an officer as he drove away.
By: Michael Praats
The mayor told us he's determined to stay in office after the incident.
By: Michael Praats
The city first implemented restrictions on rentals in 2020.
Michael Praats Mon, April 27, 2026 at 10:39 PM GMT+2 2 min read
By: Michael Praats
North Carolina Court of Appeals upholds the conviction of Christopher Palmiter, stepfather of missing Madalina Cojocari, for failure to report her disappearance.
By: Michael Praats
Nicole Biffle, the ex-wife of the late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the estate of Greg Biffle, as well as the estate of the pilot of the plane that crashed in December 2025.
By: Michael Praats
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.
By: Michael Praats, Joe Bruno
As the Interstate 77 South toll-lane project continues to cause debate and controversy, discussions behind the scenes regarding the possible expansion
