Scott Graf

Reporter at WFAE in Charlotte

Scott Graf appears in the following:

Dry Conditions, Lighting Contribute To Numerous Western Wildfires

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

National fire managers have raised the country's alert level to its highest point in two years. Firefighting experts say it's the biggest demand for personnel and equipment since 2007.

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In The Heat Of The Moment, Drones Are Getting In The Way Of Firefighters

Friday, July 24, 2015

At least five times this summer, firefighting pilots have been grounded because of drones nearby. With wildfires blazing, officials are trying to figure out the best way to save space in the sky.

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Forest Service Under Fire For New Media Permit Rules

Friday, September 26, 2014

Earlier this month, it announced it would require permits for taking pictures or recording video on Forest Service land. After considerably outcry, the agency now says the rule is being misread.

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Bigger, Faster Air Tankers Help Forest Service Tackle Wildfires

Monday, August 18, 2014

The agency's fleet of planes shrank dramatically in the early 2000s, falling from 40 air tankers to nine. Now, the addition of new airplanes is both expanding and modernizing the firefighting fleet.

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Casinos Worry As More Navajo Communities Go Smoke-Free

Monday, August 18, 2014

Walking onto the gaming floor at the Twin Arrows Casino near Flagstaff, Ariz., is a sensory-rich experience, with winning bells and slot machine jingles a constant. But in addition to hearing the sounds of the gaming floor, visitors also smell cigarette smoke.

The Smoke-Free Arizona Act doesn't apply to this ...

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Facebook Gun Clubs Buy, Sell, Trade, And Cause A Stir

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Mass shootings in the U.S. in recent years have put access to firearms in the cross-hairs of gun control groups. Last year, some gun control advocates urged Facebook to ban posts advertising guns.

Facebook recently announced that it wouldn't do that, but that it would tighten its rules. Some gun ...

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Free Heart Surgery for Lowe’s Employees: A New Model for Reducing Costs?

Monday, May 31, 2010

The national home improvement chain, Lowe's has a new benefit for its employees with heart problems — free surgery at one of the country’s top hospitals. The North Carolina-based chain has reached a three-year agreement with the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, which can save Lowe’s employees several thousands of dollars.

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Looking Ahead to Danica Patrick's First NASCAR Race

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

She's known as being a marketing machine, but how good of a driver is Danica Patrick?  We hear from WFAE reporter Scott Graf about the challenges facing the driver as she prepares for her first NASCAR race.

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Shady Auto Warranties Running out of Gas

Monday, December 21, 2009

Advertisements for extended auto warranties are everywhere on television and in mailboxes, but some customers have been complaining that when the repair bills come due, the warranty g...

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