About Us
The Waxhaws Dispatch is a local news source for Waxhaw, NC, part of the Charlotte metro area. We report on Local Government, Education, Public Safety, Community, Business, Sports, and Elections — the stories that matter to the people who live and work here.
Our coverage is led by Maryam Khanum, Editor. Have a tip or a story idea? Reach us at .
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Editor
Maryam Khanum is a journalist based in Winston-Salem, NC. She graduated from Wake Forest University in 2024 with majors in Political Science and Communications. Maryam was heavily involved in journalism throughout her college career, serving as Multimedia Managing Editor for the student-run newspaper, the Old Gold & Black. She previously worked for the International Business Times.
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