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

Appalachian Ski Mountain opens for the season with COVID-19 precautions

Because of COVID-19, the resort is requiring people to register online and make a reservation.

Steve Ohnesorge

Published December 3, 2020 at 6:07 PM

“Several” employees test positive for COVID-19 at N.C. Tyson meat processing plant

The town didn’t say how many employees have tested positive, but did say that employees whom the infected individuals have come into contact with have been instructed to self-isolate.

WBTV Web Staff and Steve Ohnesorge

Published April 28, 2020 at 10:16 PM

Massive Bigfoot statue stolen from business in N.C. mountains

The Avery County Sheriff’s Office is searching Linville for the whereabouts of a Sasquatch...statue.

WBTV Web Staff and Steve Ohnesorge

Published August 26, 2019 at 7:06 PM

Warning issued for online scams involving pet adoptions

Officials urge anyone wanting to buy a pet through a website to research the website thoroughly.

Steve Ohnesorge

Published August 21, 2019 at 5:52 PM

N.C. children found dead in burned home identified, mother’s body believed to be in Catawba River

Two children found dead inside a burning home in Alexander County were identified Tuesday as 11-year-old Angel E. Pacheco and his 13-year-old sister America D. Pacheco.

Steve Ohnesorge, Kristi O'Connor and Anne Marie Hagerty

Published June 18, 2019 at 5:21 PM

‘He died a hero.’ Student killed trying to stop UNCC gunman escorted home

21-year-old Riley Howell was shot and killed, but his actions delayed the shooter, giving police more time to respond and fellow students a chance to escape.