Charles Watson
Prior to joining the Action News team, Charles was an Atlanta-based news correspondent for a national outlet. Charles was responsible for monitoring and responding to news, not only in Georgia, but in seven other states across the southeast. As a correspondent, he was on the ground reporting on multiple national stories, including the deadly condo collapse in Surfside, Fla., the beating death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police, the search for Gabby Petito, the murder trial and guilty verdict of disgraced South Carolina lawyer, Alex Murdaugh, the funeral of Lisa Marie Presley, and countless tornadoes and hurricanes.
Before calling Atlanta home, Charles was stationed in Jackson, Miss. where he worked as a Multimedia Reporter. There, Charles enterprised stories and produced reports for online publications and local news stations across the country. He also covered 2020 Presidential candidates as they tried to win over voters. Charles has also worked as a reporter covering news in the New York/New Jersey region. He got his start on the Delmarva Peninsula at a local news station in Lewes, Del.
Born and raised in South Philadelphia, Charles is a former student of Meredith Elementary School in Queen Village, a proud member of Central High School's 269th graduating class, and an alumnus of Temple University where he earned a bachelor's degree in journalism.
When he's not reporting news, Charles enjoys spending time with family and friends. He also enjoys exploring hidden gems in the city with his wife and trying new restaurants. Rooting for the Eagles, Sixers, Phillies, Flyers and Union keep him pretty busy as well.
Charles's Stories
New video released of West Philadelphia mass shooting; Police ID another suspect after 3 killed
On Wednesday, Action News obtained a disturbing new video that showed the block party moments before the shooting broke out.
Police identify suspect charged and 3 people killed in West Philadelphia mass shooting
Nine people were shot just after 2 a.m. Sunday during what officials called an illegal block party on North Alden Street in West Philadelphia.
VP Harris, Democrats face historic nomination process that hasn't been seen in decades
Dr. John Kennedy said the last time Democrats were in a similar predicament, President Lyndon B. Johnson had declined the party's nomination.
Global IT outage continues to impact travel out of Philadelphia International Airport
A wave of information technology outages swept across the globe Thursday night, upending operations at airports worldwide.
Bicyclist killed by speeding driver in Center City identified as CHOP oncology resident
"She was loved by so many and embodied kindness, strength and a deep compassion for all who crossed her path," a statement from CHOP reads.
Philadelphia city workers return to the office Monday after union's attempt to block order fails
Mayor Cherelle Parker's promise to make her administration more accessible will come to fruition as all 25,000 of the city's employees will revert to pre-pandemic workspaces.
Family of pregnant woman killed in Montco crash give back to families of first responders
As Jason Adams moves forward with his life, he said the legacies of both Kellie Adams and their unborn child would live on through the family's efforts to pay it forward.
Old City community frustrated after city abruptly cancels interim bus terminal meeting
If approved, the bus terminal would be installed at a PPA parking garage between Walnut and Chestnut streets. It would sit right next to Amigos Spanish Immersion Pre-School, which cares for dozens of toddlers throughout the workweek.
1 dead, 8 injured after shooting at 'pop-up' event in Southwest Philadelphia
Police say they were tracking the pop-up event, which moved from North Philadelphia to Southwest Philadelphia during the course of the night.
Record holiday travel expected as people take to the sky, roads for July 4
The busy July 4 holiday travel has begun