Austin Westfall

Fox News Multimedia Reporters June 30, 2023

North Carolina school district installs AI-driven metal detectors: 'Proven to be very successful'

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina is one of many school districts across the country implementing AI-driven technology in buildings to prevent guns on campus.

HEALTH June 20, 2023

Cancer centers are suffering major shortage of popular chemo drugs

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network revealed a cancer drug shortage in the U.S. and experts say the issue will likely get worse before improving.

North Carolina May 18, 2023

North Carolina COVID lab finds new purpose in helping police clear decades-old backlog of rape kits

StarMed Healthcare, a private DNA lab in North Carolina is repurposing a robust COVID-testing operation to process rape kits from police agencies around the country.

Politics April 25, 2023

Why South Carolina matters in the 2024 GOP primary

Since 1980, South Carolina primary voters have correctly chosen the eventual Republican nominee in every election except for 2012, when Newt Gingrich beat Mitt Romney.

Midterm Elections October 28, 2022

Why border issues will play a pivotal role in this year's midterms

Security at the U.S.-Mexico border could be a deciding factor in tight races in the upcoming midterm elections. Republicans and Democrats tend to disagree on some of the key issues.

Midterm Elections October 25, 2022

Why Biden's quiet campaign season could help Democrats in November

A political expert weighs in on why he believes President Biden's lack of midterm campaign support could actually help Democrats come November 8.

Florida October 4, 2022

National Guard brings supplies to islands cut off from Florida after Hurricane Ian

Pine Island's only bridge to the mainland was destroyed by Hurricane Ian, and residents are effectively stuck. The Florida National Guard is flying in supplies by helicopter.

High School September 17, 2022

Schools around the nation can't find enough resource officers

One school district in South Carolina had to hire private security to fill SRO roles, but private security doesn't have the same training to deal with social-emotional issues in students.

Donald Trump August 18, 2022

Judge says he will release portion of affidavit that led to search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago

A federal judge ordered the DOJ redact, and said he would release, a version of the affidavit that led to the FBI's search of former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago home.

Pets August 16, 2022

Overcrowded animal shelters dealing with staffing shortages

Officials at an animal shelter in Charlotte, North Carolina, say they feel like they are crying wolf sometimes because they've been so full for so long.