Faith Alford

Reporter

Charlotte, North Carolina

Faith Alford joined the WBTV News Morning Team as a reporter/MMJ in January of 2023.

Faith was born and raised in Port Arthur, TX. She is a graduate of the University of Houston. As a child, she had aspirations of being a magazine editor in New York City before discovering her passion for television news.

Faith began her career as a news assistant in Beaumont, TX before relocating to Greenville, MS where she became a morning anchor and reporter. She went on to work for WFRV in Green Bay, WI as a morning reporter. Throughout her career she has covered a variety of things including elections, Ryder Cup 2021, the Green Bay Packers, and several music festivals.

Faith loves to explore the great outdoors and is a foodie who is always looking to try new restaurants. She is a huge sports fan and loves everything from tennis to football to basketball. She loves to facetime her Mom, read books, and stream her favorite shows.

She is looking forward to waking up the Queen City on weekday mornings. Feel free to reach out to her on social media.

Mecklenburg County

CMPD Animal Care & Control is hoping to clear 39 kennel spaces by Tuesday, Sept. 26.

CMPD Animal Care & Control to renovate shelter, needs to move nearly 40 dogs

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:54 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

The shelter’s goal is to clear 39 kennel spaces by Sept. 26.

Top Story

McKee Road Elementary School will be awarded with $2,500 after it won the Panthers' spirit rock...

McKee Road Elementary wins Panthers spirit rock competition, $2,500 top prize

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 5:36 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

Art teacher Stephanie Arem used the Panthers’ logo to illustrate the “History of Art.”

Union County

First responders, area nonprofit escort girl battling cancer to school

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 12:33 PM EDT

By Faith Alford

Since it started more than 20 years ago, Hometown Heroes has served about 280 families.

Coronavirus

FILE - Pfizer, left, and Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccines are readied for use at a clinic,...

CDC signs off on updated COVID vaccine, poll shows less people concerned about virus

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 5:29 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

The shot is recommended for everyone six months and older.

Top Story

The American Red Cross provides about 40 percent of the nation’s blood to patients.

Red Cross asking for blood donors as supply runs critically low

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 5:27 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

The organization is in need of help after low donor turnout this summer.

Mecklenburg County

A ceremony was held Monday morning at Cornelius Fire Station No. 1 to remember the lives lost...

Communities pause to remember, honor lives lost on 9/11

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 12:23 PM EDT

By Faith Alford

Monday marks 22 years since the terrorist attacks in New York City.

Mecklenburg County

Crews loaded up and transported the historically Black Siloam School from northeast Charlotte...

Crews transport historic Siloam School building to east Charlotte for renovations

Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 5:32 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

The school will be fully restored by 2024 and will be a educational exhibit at the Charlotte History Museum.

Crime

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department will discuss what it believes has been a successful...

CMPD: Task force recovers over $11M worth of stolen luxury vehicles

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 12:08 PM EDT

By Faith Alford, David Whisenant and WBTV Web Staff

A trend of thieves stealing cars off dealership lots has run rampant across the area.

Affordable Housing

Mecklenburg County is partnering with a nonprofit to keep rent low in Charlotte's Hoskins...

Mecklenburg County, nonprofit partner to purchase homes, keep rent affordable

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 5:28 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

The county gave West Side Community Land Trust $6 million to buy 32 houses in Charlotte.

Top Story

Some doctors are concerned as millions of people are traveling this weekend, despite a rising...

Millions traveling for holiday weekend as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 6:20 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

Data shows the number of cases in the U.S. has risen for seven straight weeks.

Mecklenburg County

Monday's Labor Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m. in uptown Charlotte.

Charlotte Labor Day Parade returns to Uptown for 22nd year

Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 4:56 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

For those planning to attend, it is important to take precautions to stay cool in the heat.

Steve Crump Tribute

WBTV remembers Steve Crump

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 9:01 PM EDT

By Faith Alford

Crump had a career that changed lives inside and out of the newsroom.

News

Thursday, August 24th Aaron Mirtsching was charged for indecent liberties with a minor

Former Burke Co. pastor and teacher arrested on alleged child sex crime charges

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 2:28 PM EDT

By Faith Alford

He now faces a total of 13 charges.

Crime

Joel Richard Courage has been charged with violating the sex offender registry.

Race team owner in Rowan Co. arrested for alleged sex offender violation

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 11:50 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

He has been indefinitely suspended from NASCAR, the release stated.

Education

Piedmont School of Etiquette talks about ways to make students’ birthdays fun for everyone.

Back to school: Parties in the classroom

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 6:36 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

Piedmont School of Etiquette talks ways to make students’ birthdays fun for everyone.

Traffic

Cintra, a private development company, built toll lanes north of Charlotte, and now wants to do...

CRTPO to hear updated review of proposed I-77 toll lanes south of Uptown

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 7:58 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

The proposed lanes would stretch south of Uptown to the South Carolina state line.

Top Story

Cruise's driverless taxis could soon be shuttling people around the Queen City.

Glimpse of the future: Self-driving taxis spotted on Charlotte streets

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 5:53 AM EDT

By Faith Alford and Claire Kopsky

Cruise is testing its autonomous vehicles in Charlotte, along with seven other cities.

Education

The students returned on Wednesday, Aug. 9.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ engineering students return to class

Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 10:03 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

High school students start their journey to receiving their college degree.

Top Story

Beyonce performs during the Formation World Tour at Marlins Park on Wednesday, April 27, 2016,...

Beyoncé set to put on show at Bank of America Stadium tonight

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 6:02 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

The music megastar’s concert in the Queen City has been highly anticipated.

Eastland Mall

The Jobs and Economic Development Committee will hear an update on plans for two Eastland Yards...

Committee votes to recommend plan for outdoor entertainment venue at Eastland Yards

Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 5:51 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

Charlotte’s Jobs and Economic Development Committee voted to recommend the QC East proposal.

Mecklenburg County

Carolina Farm Trust will begin construction of the CFT Market on Thursday.

Nonprofit to begin renovations, plans to open food market in northwest Charlotte

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 5:57 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

The area is considered a food desert, meaning access to grocery stores and healthy foods are scarce.

Carolina Panthers

‘An established tradition’: Panthers gear up to host annual Fan Fest in uptown

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 6:29 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

The team will participate in a full practice in front of fans at Bank of America Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Mecklenburg County

Habitat For Humanity will welcome seven families into their new homes on Tuesday.

Habitat For Humanity to open first wave of homes in west Charlotte neighborhood

Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 5:44 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

The neighborhood is the site of this year’s Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project.

Crime

CMPD ramping up efforts to reduce crime in University City area

Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 6:25 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

Police said there has been a recent decrease in violent crime in the area.

High School

Fall practices for student-athletes in North Carolina are officially kicking off Monday.

North Carolina student-athletes to begin official fall practices Monday

Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 6:04 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

Hot weather will be a factor as players begin official practices this week.

Top Story

Participants in this year's 24 Hours of Booty are battling intense 90-degree heat.

24 Hours of Booty set to kick off Friday evening in south Charlotte

Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 5:03 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

The event, a 24-hour bike ride around Myers Park, raises money for cancer research.

Top Story

Boy drinks from water fountain to stay cool

Hot weather increasing potential for heat-related health conditions

Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 6:01 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

Temperatures in the Charlotte area will stay in the mid to upper 90s through the end of the week.

Mecklenburg County

Newest section of Cross Charlotte Trail to officially open Thursday

Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 5:42 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

The newest section completes the connection between NoDa and the South Carolina state line.

South Carolina

Lancaster County officials believe someone has been placing discarded railroad spikes on the...

Officials: Discarded railroad spikes placed on Lancaster Co. tracks could cause derailments

Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 5:24 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

The sheriff’s office said someone is illegally placing the spikes on the rails.

Cabarrus County

A Kannapolis community is still recovering after damaging flood forced evacuations last month.

‘It was pretty devastating’: Kannapolis community continues to recover after flooding

Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 12:33 PM EDT

By Faith Alford

Wednesday marks one month since flooding forced dozens of people out of their homes.

Rowan County

Salisbury became one of the first cities in North Carolina to implement a social district.

‘It’s progress’: Salisbury businesses, leaders reflect on Year One of the city’s social district

Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 5:30 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

One business owner said the social district has brought an increase in downtown visitors.

Top Story

Fans heading into Bank of America Stadium for Friday night's Luke Combs concert were greeted...

Weather could impact Luke Combs concerts this weekend in uptown Charlotte

Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 5:58 PM EDT

By Faith Alford

Combs, a North Carolina native, will play at Bank of America Stadium for the first time.

Mecklenburg County

A portion of Charlotte Preparatory School was destroyed in a fire late Monday night.

Charlotte Preparatory School resumes summer camps with help of local church

Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 6:26 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

A fire consumed one of the school’s buildings on June 26.

Mecklenburg County

He explained the temporary closure was due to financial issues, a lack of volunteers, and...

Samaritan House reopening following renovations

Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 6:06 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

The non-profit welcomes people who have been treated and released from the hospital, but have nowhere else to go to continue their recovery.

News

Voting machine upgrade available to NC counties ahead of primary election

Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 6:29 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

Mecklenburg County leaders say they will be waiting to switch.

Mecklenburg County

The county is investing more than half a million dollars into Hearts for the Invisible...

Mecklenburg County creates outreach team to help homeless

Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 6:24 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

The county is investing more than half a million dollars into Hearts for the Invisible Charlotte Coalition.

Top Story

More than 12,000 PFAS, often called "forever chemicals," have been discovered.

‘Forever chemicals’ detected in multiple NC water sources, study reveals

Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 6:12 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

A U.S. Geological Survey study revealed that 4 out of 11 test sites in the state were positive for PFAS.

Traffic

The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) has launched "Operation Firecracker" through July 9.

Highway Patrol launches ‘Operation Firecracker’ to promote safe driving during travel season

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 5:53 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

The safety operation targets speeders, drunk drivers and overly-aggressive or distracted drivers.

Catawba Co.

State troopers are working to cut down on car wrecks, and prevent traffic-related injuries and...

Highway Patrol to begin speeding operation as summer travel ramps up

Updated: Jun. 29, 2023 at 5:39 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

According to troopers, 428 people died in speeding-related crashes in North Carolina last year.

Affordable Housing

The facility will welcome more than two dozen new residents, mostly 55 years old and up, on...

Dozens move into supportive housing as Meck. County works to aid aging homeless population

Updated: Jun. 28, 2023 at 6:27 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

The county purchased a motel last year and has turned it into a supportive housing complex.

Mecklenburg County

The Charlotte City Council is expected to expand its violence interruption programs on Monday...

Charlotte City Council expected to expand youth-advocate programs

Updated: Jun. 26, 2023 at 5:47 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

Statistics show the city’s violence interruption program has already yielded positive results.

Mecklenburg County

This plaque serves as a reminder of what happened and is also a reminder justice has not been...

‘Not going to rest’: Family members frustrated with lack of answers in Beatties Ford shooting

Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 5:04 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

Thursday marks three years since a mass shooting on Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte.

Cabarrus County

Spillover from Irish Buffalo Creek in Kannapolis led to flooding in a mobile home community.

Heavy flooding causes Kannapolis communities to evacuate

Updated: Jun. 21, 2023 at 5:33 PM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff and Faith Alford

Flooding in parts of Kannapolis forced 30 residents out of their homes on Tuesday.

Mecklenburg County

The Harvey B. Gantt Center in Charlotte is using art to teach the importance of Juneteenth and...

Harvey B. Gantt Center celebrating Juneteenth, Black culture through art

Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 5:32 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

The holiday, also known as “Freedom Day,” celebrates the freeing of slaves in the United States.

Crime

Police said this man stole $2,000 worth of LEGOs from a Hickory Target store.

Police: Man stole $2K worth of LEGOs from Hickory Target

Updated: Jun. 14, 2023 at 6:17 AM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff and Faith Alford

It’s a trend that is actually happening nationally.

Mecklenburg County

The HOMES program looks to help homeowners with their property taxes.

Leaders look to expand ‘HOMES’ program to help homeowners with property taxes

Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 5:50 AM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff and Faith Alford

The program began in 2021. The first year they received 677 applications; last year that number quadrupled.

Mecklenburg County

Police said the seized more than 800 guns in Charlotte during the first quarter of 2023.

Police, local leaders address gun violence in Charlotte

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM EDT

By WBTV Web Staff and Faith Alford

Organizations throughout the city are speaking out on this issue that they say is impacting everyone.

North Carolina

Triple A estimates nearly 48 million people will travel by air or on the roads for the holiday...

Millions heading home from holiday weekend

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 6:08 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

Experts say heading home early will help beat rush hour traffic.

Mecklenburg County

An unknown number of cars were damaged during a five-alarm fire at a nearby apartment complex...

Nearby cars damaged during major Charlotte construction site fire

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 7:26 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

The heat from the fire charred several cars.

Cabarrus County

Crews have been working on the home over the last three months.

Mother of 5 surprised with women-built home in Cabarrus County

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 10:41 AM EDT

By Faith Alford

The Rotary Club of Cabarrus County gave one woman a gift that brought her to tears.

Faith Alford

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Charlotte, North Carolina

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