Steve Ohnesorge

Bureau Reporter

Charlotte, NC

Steve started as a photographer at WBTV in 1975, leaving for CBS (New York) in 1980. He returned from New York a year later and in 1981, started the Morganton-based newsroom.

Recent Articles by Steve

ATM fraud case connects Hickory to Asheville

Hickory police say a man and a woman have gone to bank ATM’s in towns along Interstate 40 and have stolen money out of at least 8 people’s accounts.

Steve Ohnesorge

Published May 23, 2019 at 6:11 PM

Burke High School Band preparing to head to Normandy, France for D-Day celebrations

The Burke County High School band was invited by organizers of the 75th D-Day Anniversary celebrations.

Steve Ohnesorge

Published May 22, 2019 at 6:27 PM

NC firefighters prepping for the heat wave

With temperatures expected in the mid-90s, officials say any fire can be dangerous for firefighters.

Steve Ohnesorge

Published May 21, 2019 at 3:32 PM

Statesville files lawsuit over massive American flag

A petition drive has started and the company has vowed on Facebook that when it comes to the request to take the flag down, “We won’t do it.”

Steve Ohnesorge

Published May 20, 2019 at 5:58 PM

Warnings issued about waterfalls after a deadly 2018 in NC

Avery County officials are expecting a lot of people to come up the mountains as a heat wave moves into the foothills and piedmont this weekend. Many will go to places like Elk River Falls and that concerns authorities.