Erica Lunsford
Reporter
Charlotte, North Carolina
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Erica Lunsford is a Multimedia Journalist and Reporter. She joined the WBTV team in January of 2023 after leaving CBS 8 WVLT in Knoxville, TN. She's glad to be closer to her hometown of Durham, NC.
In 2016 she graduated from William Peace University in Raleigh, NC with a bachelor's degree in communications and media studies.
Following her graduation started her career in news working as a production assistant for ABC 11 WTVD until she landed her first on-air job at ABC 4 WCIV in Charleston, SC.
She is looking forward to sharing the voices of the Charlotte community and exploring Queen City.
When she's not at work, she loves to spend time with her pet rabbit named Mocha and grabbing something good to eat.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:19 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
Members of the Latino community in Charlotte said the acknowledgment is empowering.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 11:08 AM EDT
|By WBTV Web Staff and Erica Lunsford
The book “Monday’s Not Coming” drew criticism from some parents and school board members.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 7:40 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
Gwen Kollock has been searching for her daughter since June 28.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 9:11 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
Officer Claudio Jimenez said the assaults had taken place late at night or early in the morning.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 10:20 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
The memorial consists of 2,977 flags placed in the shape of the Twin Towers, in honor of the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 9:43 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
Tap Cancer Out donates money to various organizations working to find a cure for cancer.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 5:30 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
Hundreds gathered in Pinehurst on Sunday to remember Watts.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 4:47 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
Caleb and his brother Joshua spoke to the congregation about their late father.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 4:50 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
”Angel on his shoulder watching him,” Friend of Christian Rogers speaks about the home explosion in Mooresville
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 4:58 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
While on his road to recovery, Anthony said he wants to share his story in hopes that it will help save the lives of other young athletes.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 9:19 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
Amy Trochum is without a home and with no place to continue her business after a tree fell on her home.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 10:58 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
According to Iredell County Sheriff’s Office custody records, Raymond Davis recently bonded out of jail.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2023 at 9:46 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
Prayer gathering was held at Little Rock Ame Zion Church
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 11:24 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
NoDa mural revealed in honor of woman killed in Charlotte bike crash
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 9:05 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
Mad Miles celebrates Beyoncé in a unique way ahead of the concert at Bank of America Stadium
Updated: Aug. 6, 2023 at 11:50 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
The family had lived in the home for more than 30 years.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2023 at 8:28 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
The tournament is hosted in remembrance of Sean P. Bonner Jr.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 9:28 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
Cabarrus County teen says she was sent home from working at Chick-fil-A because of her hair color.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 11:21 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
First responders got the call about the fire around noon Thursday on Bethel Boat Landing Road.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2023 at 11:38 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
Family and Friends of Allisha Watts search for her near Camp North End
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 5:59 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
A group met Monday night to talk with inmates on how to stop crime in the community.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 5:51 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
The goal of the workshop was to bring inmates and members of the community together.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2023 at 11:06 AM EDT
|By WBTV Web Staff and Erica Lunsford
Police say they are increasing patrols along greenways in the area.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2023 at 9:26 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
West Blvd Ministry actively works with children and families within the community.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 1:48 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
The bus, which has a vital role in the church, was located Tuesday.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2023 at 8:56 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
Today an event was held to not only bring awareness to it but to help a local non-profit who’s sole mission is to save as many victims as they can and give them a fresh start.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2023 at 11:33 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
“That’s my biggest thing, why and who?” Kannapolis family still searching for answers in unsolved homicide in Matthews
Updated: Jul. 9, 2023 at 9:06 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
‘It’s just about showing the city that we can come together in love.’
Updated: Jun. 27, 2023 at 11:14 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
The data focuses on Black men between the ages of 13 and 27 in the Beatties Ford community.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2023 at 5:23 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
Krysten Reilly, president of the NoDa NBA, shared that the Johnston YMCA brings a community feel to the area.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2023 at 3:37 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
Residents living in Pineville express concerns about Carowind’s 50 nights of Fire
Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 8:00 PM EDT
|By WBTV Web Staff and Erica Lunsford
Flooding in the City of Kannapolis prompted the evacuation of dozens of people according to city officials.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2023 at 10:52 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
The event honored men who are not only a father to their own kids, but a father figure to so many others.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2023 at 8:26 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
“He was sweet. He was so sweet; I’ve known him since we were little."
Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 11:46 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
After nearly six months of no answers, a father is pleading for help to find his daughter’s killer.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 9:41 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
She was killed by an alleged drunk driver back in April shortly after her wedding reception in Folly Beach.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 8:52 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
An Uptown man calling for a meeting with city leaders to discuss crime in public parking lot
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 9:08 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
Officials hope this new software will make it easier for those in Lancaster County to reach 911.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:35 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
When it comes to removing the big stuff, he’s thankful they have help.
Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 7:39 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
Butler High School marching band represents North Carolina in National Memorial Day .
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 11:53 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
A 6-year-old and 12-year-old were allegedly involved in an armed robbery this past weekend.
Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 9:32 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
The brewery is also giving firefighters a free slice of pizza and beer.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:20 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
Vaden Hill says the first time he was hit by a driver, it was unintentional. However, he says the second time a driver purposely hit him in an act of rage.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 4:55 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
The HAWK System has rolled out on Griffith Street, known as one of the town’s busiest.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 6:09 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
Statesville Police say Derryck Turner was shot last year near Lakeview Drive while riding a dirt bike on Thanksgiving Day.
Updated: May. 7, 2023 at 10:01 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
The Charlotte staple got back to serving customers this weekend.
Updated: May. 7, 2023 at 10:01 AM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
The second annual Salute to Single Moms was hosted by an outreach organization here in Charlotte called Hope 2 Heal.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 9:49 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
A Charlotte family is searching for a missing cat after a condo fire in Uptown.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 9:23 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
Nicolas Cole was working security at Diamonds Night Club when someone tried to enter into the club without an ID.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2023 at 10:31 PM EDT
|By Erica Lunsford
Sunday marked four years since two students were fatally shot in a UNCC classroom.