Amaya Turner
Digital Content Producer
Charlotte, NC
Amaya Turner joined WBTV September 2017 after recently relocating from Washington D.C. She was raised in Charlotte, NC after her father moved their family to the city for an opportunity to work for NASCAR. She is a proud HBCU graduate of Winston-Salem State University and American University where she received both her bachelor’s and master’s degree in journalism. Before returning to Charlotte, Amaya lived in Washington D.C. having experience working at CBS News and NBC 4 Washington. While in D.C. she covered Supreme Court Cases, congressional hearings and state department briefings. When not working, Amaya enjoys cooking and traveling the world with her friends and husband. She has visited five continents and almost 30 countries. If you have a story idea be sure to send her an email or you can find her on Twitter.
City leaders in Charlotte-Mecklenburg shared their current plan of action in response to the increase of crimes in the city.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has updated their body worn camera policy weeks after the fatal officer-involved shooting of Danquirs Franklin in April.
The petition requests UNC Charlotte administrators rename the new recreation center that is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2019.
Unfortunately, there are many who do understand what the students and families at UNC Charlotte are feeling after a deadly shooting on campus.
The motion filed by Ochsner asks CMPD to explain why the full 11 minute was not provided to the judge.
Hours before the release of the body camera video from a deadly Charlotte officer-involved shooting, community leaders united uptown calling for a calm reaction.
The Passenger Protection Act, which is similar to a bill that recently passed in the South Carolina House, was introduced after the killing of University of South Carolina student Samantha Josephson.
The campaign is intended to help the community understand the methods and timing associated with the release of information during officer-involved shootings.
The South Carolina Department of Commerce put together a 15-year cost-benefit analysis that estimates a net positive value of more than $188 million for South Carolina and a $3 billion impact to the region and to the state.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has ordered Duke Energy to move its coal ash out of groundwater and waterways in what North Carolina Conservation Network says is a major milestone.
CMPD Chief Putney asks for patience as his team works to determine the facts of the officer-involved shooting Monday morning in north Charlotte.
In a lawsuit released to WBTV Wednesday afternoon, the parents allege the child riding a special needs school bus to Ruby Elementary School was beaten almost 100 times by another student to and from school.
The budget allocates $25.2 billion in education, job training, healthcare, economic development and public safety without raising taxes or establishing new fees.
An Oregon man survived off of Taco Bell hot sauce packets while stuck in his car in the snow for five days, according to Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.
When Crump first sat down with anchor Jamie Boll back in August to talk about his leave of absence, he wasn’t quite ready to go public with all he is facing. Since then, he has shared more details of his journey and his gratitude for the viewers.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is launching a new task force to help reduce the number of organized retail thefts.
Garinger High School, Rocky River High School, Mallard Creek High School and Harding University were the first four of eight schools to begin safety screenings
Jatwan Cuffie, the 16-year-old student accused of fatally shooting a classmate at Butler High School is on house arrest after bonding out late Thursday.
Buffalo Wild Wings is giving away free wings to everyone in America if the Los Angeles Ram and New England Patriots go into overtime during the Super Bowl.
Travelers who used the new Monroe Expressway since its November opening will receive their first bill in the mail soon.
Almost half of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will be serving as voting poll locations Tuesday for Election Day.
Rocky River High School was on a modified lock down Thursday after rumors of possible tension from the Butler High School fatal shooting.
The parents of Bobby McKeithen, a student fatally shot by his peer at Butler High School Monday morning, spoke publicly since the shooting Tuesday.
Early voting in North Carolina started Wednesday at 7 a.m. Same-day registration is available for people still needing to register or make changes before the upcoming election in November.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is working to identify a burglar who broke into a bank in north Charlotte Monday afternoon.
Ahead of Tropical Storm Florence, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency for South Carolina.
A 12-year-old student was found with a loaded firearm at a Union County middle school.
WBTV's Good News reporter Kristen Hampton added Justin Beiber inspired bangs to her hair in an attempt to cover up the forehead hickies she developed after trying out anti-wrinkle face cups.
Two men will continue to sit behind bars in Gaston County as both are facing murder charges for shootings that took place in Gastonia over the weekend.
Charlotte City councilwoman LaWana Mayfield said on Sunday that she is not going to resign following requests for such about a post she created on Facebook questioning the authenticity of the 9-11 attacks in New York City.
Charlotte Chamber CEO and President Bob Morgan "set the record straight" Tuesday about reports that the chamber is advocating a tax to help the Carolina Panthers.
Police are searching for a man they say is wanted for the murder of Antwain Maurice Price.
The newest member of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's baseball team is not your typical recruit.
A study by Abertay University reveals leadership perception of women who wear makeup in the workplace. According to the university, women wearing heavy makeup are less likely to be thought of as good leaders and could possibly have a negative impact on their leadership ability. During the study, the participants were asked to view images of women with and without makeup for a "social night out."
A man was hiking with his grandson in Castle Rock, Colorado when he fell. The half mile hike leads to a rock where you are able to climb to the top.
The petition that was created less than a week ago is requesting signatures which will be sent to President Donald Trump who was in Charlotte Friday for Graham's funeral.
Charlotte Center City revealed the latest economic development data for the city's urban core at the 2018 State of the Center City (SoCC).
