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.
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Members of the Latino community in Charlotte said the acknowledgment is empowering.
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The book “Monday’s Not Coming” drew criticism from some parents and school board members.
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Gwen Kollock has been searching for her daughter since June 28.
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Officer Claudio Jimenez said the assaults had taken place late at night or early in the morning.
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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.
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Tap Cancer Out donates money to various organizations working to find a cure for cancer.
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Hundreds gathered in Pinehurst on Sunday to remember Watts.
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Caleb and his brother Joshua spoke to the congregation about their late father.
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”Angel on his shoulder watching him,” Friend of Christian Rogers speaks about the home explosion in Mooresville
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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.
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Amy Trochum is without a home and with no place to continue her business after a tree fell on her home.
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According to Iredell County Sheriff’s Office custody records, Raymond Davis recently bonded out of jail.
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Prayer gathering was held at Little Rock Ame Zion Church
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NoDa mural revealed in honor of woman killed in Charlotte bike crash
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Mad Miles celebrates Beyoncé in a unique way ahead of the concert at Bank of America Stadium
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The family had lived in the home for more than 30 years.
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The tournament is hosted in remembrance of Sean P. Bonner Jr.
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Cabarrus County teen says she was sent home from working at Chick-fil-A because of her hair color.
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First responders got the call about the fire around noon Thursday on Bethel Boat Landing Road.
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Family and Friends of Allisha Watts search for her near Camp North End
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A group met Monday night to talk with inmates on how to stop crime in the community.
The goal of the workshop was to bring inmates and members of the community together.
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Police say they are increasing patrols along greenways in the area.
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West Blvd Ministry actively works with children and families within the community.
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The bus, which has a vital role in the church, was located Tuesday.
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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.
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“That’s my biggest thing, why and who?” Kannapolis family still searching for answers in unsolved homicide in Matthews
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‘It’s just about showing the city that we can come together in love.’
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The data focuses on Black men between the ages of 13 and 27 in the Beatties Ford community.
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Krysten Reilly, president of the NoDa NBA, shared that the Johnston YMCA brings a community feel to the area.
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Residents living in Pineville express concerns about Carowind’s 50 nights of Fire
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Flooding in the City of Kannapolis prompted the evacuation of dozens of people according to city officials.
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The event honored men who are not only a father to their own kids, but a father figure to so many others.
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“He was sweet. He was so sweet; I’ve known him since we were little."
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After nearly six months of no answers, a father is pleading for help to find his daughter’s killer.
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She was killed by an alleged drunk driver back in April shortly after her wedding reception in Folly Beach.
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An Uptown man calling for a meeting with city leaders to discuss crime in public parking lot
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Officials hope this new software will make it easier for those in Lancaster County to reach 911.
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When it comes to removing the big stuff, he’s thankful they have help.
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Butler High School marching band represents North Carolina in National Memorial Day .
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A 6-year-old and 12-year-old were allegedly involved in an armed robbery this past weekend.
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The brewery is also giving firefighters a free slice of pizza and beer.
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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.
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The HAWK System has rolled out on Griffith Street, known as one of the town’s busiest.
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Statesville Police say Derryck Turner was shot last year near Lakeview Drive while riding a dirt bike on Thanksgiving Day.
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The Charlotte staple got back to serving customers this weekend.
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The second annual Salute to Single Moms was hosted by an outreach organization here in Charlotte called Hope 2 Heal.
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A Charlotte family is searching for a missing cat after a condo fire in Uptown.
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Nicolas Cole was working security at Diamonds Night Club when someone tried to enter into the club without an ID.
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Sunday marked four years since two students were fatally shot in a UNCC classroom.
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