Emily Mikkelsen

Emily Mikkelsen is a Digital News Producer for FOX8 WGHP, based in High Point, North Carolina. Born and raised in Greensboro, Emily graduated from GTCC's Culinary Program before working in the restaurant and grocery industry. In 2019, they returned to school at UNCG to complete a bachelor's degree in Media Studies while working at FOX8 as part of the studio crew. They began reporting in the newsroom in June 2021 and cover crime, LGBTQ issues, and various other topics across the Piedmont Triad and North Carolina. Emily has led investigations into domestic terrorism in North Carolina and the U.S., showcasing their dedication to uncovering the truth. In their free time, they enjoy watching television, writing, and collecting tattoos. They reside in Greensboro with their partner, two cats, and a large dog.

Biography:  https://myfox8.com/author/emily-mikkelsen/

70%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

75%

Examples:

  • Emily has a tendency to report on crime and LGBTQ issues, potentially favoring stories that fit these categories.

Conflicts of Interest

80%

Examples:

  • Emily works for FOX8 WGHP, which is the same organization she reports news for. This creates a potential conflict of interest as her employer may have an agenda that she could unintentionally promote through her reporting.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • The article states that the boy was restless and mumbling in sleep the night before death, yet also mentions that the outer door panel of the bivy was sealed instead of camp's protocol. This contradicts itself as it implies both a natural cause and a possible foul play.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article uses sensational language to describe the boy's death, such as 'smothering' and 'homicide', which may mislead readers into believing the death was more intentional than it may have been.

Recent Articles

12-Year-Old Camper's Death at Trails Carolina Camp Ruled a Homicide: Autopsy Reveals Cause as Asphyxia from Smothering

12-Year-Old Camper's Death at Trails Carolina Camp Ruled a Homicide: Autopsy Reveals Cause as Asphyxia from Smothering

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 A 12-year-old camper at Trails Carolina Camp died due to asphyxia caused by smothering, according to the North Carolina Medical Examiner. The child was found with a bivy material obstructing his head and face inside a fully secured and alarmed bivy. An investigation is underway by the Transylvania Sheriff's Office, District Attorney of Prosecutorial District 42, and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to ensure safety protocols were followed.