Richard DeVayne

Richard DeVayne is a reporter at WCNC Charlotte specializing in general assignment reporting. Richard came to WCNC in November 2007 after spending time at WLEX-TV in Lexington, Kentucky. Before then, he reported for KBMT-TV in Beaumont, Texas, KTVE in Monroe, Louisiana and KTVT-TV in Dallas, Texas. Although Richard grew up in New York City, he's a native of Kinston, North Carolina. As a kid, he spent most of his summers and holidays in the Tar Heel State. When he's not working, Richard says he enjoys spending quiet nights at home reading. Contact Richard at rdevayne@wcnc.com and follow him on Facebook and X.

Biography:  https://www.wcnc.com/article/about-us/team-bios/richard-devayne/275-49505212

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Parts of Rock Hill received hail up to 4 inches in diameter, which is about the size of a softball
  • Winds reached up to 90 mph during the storm, equivalent to a Category 1 hurricane

Deceptions

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Historic Hailstorm: 4.5-inch Hailstones Sweep Through Carolinas, Leaving Extensive Damage

Historic Hailstorm: 4.5-inch Hailstones Sweep Through Carolinas, Leaving Extensive Damage

Broke On: Saturday, 20 April 2024 Historic hailstorms hit the Carolinas on April 20, 2024, with reports of hailstones up to 4.5 inches in diameter causing extensive damage to homes and vehicles in Lumberton and Rock Hill. The National Weather Service confirmed damage from 90-mph winds, while Corey Davis from the North Carolina Climatologist's office noted potential record-breaking hailstone size if verified.