Kaci Jones

Kaci co-anchors WCCB News @ Six and News @ Ten on the weekends and reports during the week.

She might tell you a joke but she won’t tell you a lie. This Florida A&M graduate has lived and worked in several cities and states but Charlotte, NC is her absolute favorite.

As a child growing up in Richmond, VA, Kaci picked journalism as a career and she’s been locked in ever since. She enjoys telling stories that focus on solutions and holding people in power accountable to the people they serve.

Kaci believes everyone has a voice and a story and it’s her job to find it and tell it. When she’s not working her dream job, she is somewhere with her rescue dog Panda, or playing tennis.

She has a not-so-hidden talent for performing karaoke. Kaci loves cooking and trying new restaurants. She also enjoys traveling and learning about other cultures. She is grateful for the opportunity to serve the people of this community and she loves hosting events.

She hopes you will reach out to her if she can help you or anyone you know.

Articles

New affordable housing development opens in Concord

For the first time in 50 years, there's a new affordable housing development in a Concord neighborhood. More than two dozen town homes will make home ownership a reality for some families.

Gas leak at beverage factory sends three employees to the hospital

A gas leak at a Prime Beverage in Kannapolis sent several employees to the hospital in late Saturday night. One employee says he was fired after seeking medical attention. OSHA is now investigating the incident.

City of Chester waives last minute fee for MLK Day Parade

For the last 33 years, the City of Chester has hosted the Martin Luther King Day Parade. The committee planning the event got a surprise bill from the city asking for thousands of dollars 11 days before the parade.

Ag Sues Landlords Accused Of Illegally Raising Rent

NC Attorney General suing landlords accused of illegally raising rent

The North Carolina Attorney General's office is suing six landlords alleging they illegally raised rents for tenants. The lawsuit says the inflated rent impacts 70,000 units across the state and the majority of them are in Charlotte.

City Of Rock Hill Leaders Cracking Down On Hotels As Homes

City of Rock Hill delays plan to limit who can rent hotel rooms

The City of Rock Hill wants to crack down on people using hotels as long-term housing. City officials say the pattern of living in hotels and motels is leading to a public safety risk.

Charlotte leaders look for ways to hold slumlords accountable

Charlotte leaders say they are working to force the city's slumlords to fix their properties by increasing penalties for property owners who refuse to fix code violations.

Kannapolis Police Shoot Person During Traffic Stop

Kannapolis Police shoot one person in a vehicle during a traffic stop

One person is in the hospital recovering after a traffic stop involving Kannapolis Police escalated to a shooting Saturday night.

Concord Mom glues eye shut after mistaking nail glue for eye drops

A Concord mother is recovering after accidentally gluing her eyelid shut because she thought her nail glue was her eye drops. It turns out the mistake may be more common than you think.

Woman Wins $250k On $5 Scratch Off At Sc Gas Station

Woman wins $250k off $5 scratch off ticket at SC Gas Station

A woman in South Carolina is literally jumping for joy after she won $250,000 on a scratch off lottery ticket sold at the RunX gas station on Gold Hill Road in Fort Mill.

CMPD: Ten Juveniles, 8 adults arrested in Uptown NYE Celebrations

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police say 18 people were arrested during the New Year's Eve celebration in Uptown Tuesday. Police are crediting their "successful strategic operations plan" that resulted in no major incidents during the festivities. According to a news release posted to the department's website, officers seized six firearms.