Nate Wimberly
Sports Reporter, Producer
Charlotte, NC
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Nate joined WBTV in August of 1997. He started as an intern and he's been with WBTV Sports since then working his way up from editor to his current position of Sports Reporter/Producer.
When not covering sports, he is playing sports, especially GOLF!!! Nate loves love a relaxing day on the lake fishing, going to the movies, or relaxing listening to music.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 12:08 AM EST
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What a season it has been for the Gardner-Webb women as they made history during the regular season.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 12:03 AM EST
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In front of a crowd of over 69 thousand fans, Charlotte FC got off to a slow start and would fall to New England 1-0 in the season opener.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 7:03 PM EST
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In year one of Charlotte FC, the Crown missed the playoffs by just 6 and that’s after a midseason coaching change. This year’s squad has the potential to be much better than the 2022 edition right from the opening game.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM EST
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As new Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator, Thomas Brown WILL NOT call plays for the Panthers to start this season. Isn’t that what a offensive coordinator is suppose to do? In theory yes, but new head coach Frank Reich has a long history of calling plays in the NFL (quite successful at it as well) and will do that here to start this season. So if Brown is not calling plays, why leave the Los Angeles Rams where he was assistant head coach, won a Super Bowl while in that position in 2021, and pretty comfortable with life?
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 7:18 PM EST
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The new coaching staff for the Carolina Panthers is pretty much set as new head coach Frank Reich gets ready for his first season. Among the coaches on this staff is the first ever head coach in the history of this franchise -- Dom Capers.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 6:47 PM EST
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Whenever you think of North Meck High School and basketball, most fans think of the boys program which is one of the best in the state year in and year out. But the girls team is starting to make some big time noise themselves as they are proving a point-- “They can play too.”
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 9:03 PM EST
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Charlotte 49ers leading scorer Brice Williams is the son of one of the greatest Niners in program history-- the late Henry Williams. Henry is the all-time leading scorer with his jersey hanging in the rafters of Halton Arena. Greatness was expected from Brice as well, but things haven’t worked out quite like he thought they would and it started week one upon getting on campus at Charlotte.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:08 PM EST
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Big night for the Charlotte Checkers on Tuesday night as they are expecting a sell out crowd as they take on Hartford. WHY? Tickets are only 1 dollar and 1 cent and there is a significance behind that 101. Just think back to your college days.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 12:22 AM EST
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For the 4th time in program history, East Lincoln will play for a state championship Saturday when they take on Northern Nash in Raleigh.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2022 at 12:09 AM EST
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Northwestern falls to South Florence in the South Carolina AAAA State Championship Game.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 1:46 AM EST
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Burns falls to Reidsville 32-14 in the 2A Western Regional Final.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 1:42 AM EST
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The dream season for Draughn came to an end on Friday as they fell to Mount Airy 35-6 in the 1A Western Regional Final.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 1:37 AM EST
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East Lincoln beat South Point Friday night in the 3A Western Regional Final 14-7 to advance to the state championship game.
Updated: Dec. 3, 2022 at 1:32 AM EST
|By Nate Wimberly
A heartbreaking loss for Weddington on Friday as they fell to Greensboro Grimsley 28-27 in the 4A Western Regional Final.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 6:28 PM EST
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It doesn’t matter what level of football you play, it is hard winning a game so when you do, you better enjoy it and that’s what they do at Northwestern.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 1:03 AM EST
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Northwestern defeated Greenville 33-28 to advance to the AAAA State Championship game. Trojans looking to win their 6th state title in program history.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 12:55 AM EST
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In a triple overtime thriller, Hough falls to Grimsley 40-37 as the Huskies’ season would come to an end.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 12:48 AM EST
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Maiden’s season came to an end on Friday as they fell to Reidsville 34-7 in the state quarterfinals.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 12:44 AM EST
|By Nate Wimberly
The Weddington Warriors are once again in the Western Regional final... this time at the 4A level as they beat A.C. Reynolds 17-10 on Friday night.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 12:39 AM EST
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In a back and forth battle, Burns holds on to beat Monroe 49-40 to advance to the 2A Western Regional final.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 12:36 AM EST
|By Nate Wimberly
East Lincoln stays undefeated as they beat Kings Mountain 41-20 to advance to the 3A Western Regional final.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 12:33 AM EST
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South Point beats Eastern Guilford 28-25 to advance to the 3A Western Regional final.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 3:02 AM EST
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Monroe gets some playoff revenge as they beat East Surry 28-23 to advance to the 4th round of the 2A playoffs.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 2:58 AM EST
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Big South conference rivals Crest and South Point met in the 3rd round of the playoffs and in the rematch, the Red Raiders won again to advance in the 3A playoffs.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 2:54 AM EST
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Kings Mountain comes back to beat West Charlotte to advance to the 4th round of the 3A playoffs.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 2:48 AM EST
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East Lincoln continues to roll as they beat Ledford 28-7 to advance to the 4th round of the playoffs.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 2:44 AM EST
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The Draughn Wildcats continue their great season with a win over Thomasville 19-14. Wildcats go to the 4th round of the 1A playoffs.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 2:40 AM EST
|By Nate Wimberly
Salisbury and Burns played a great game, but in the end, Burns would get the win 26-20 to advance to the 4th round of the 2A playoffs.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 2:35 AM EST
|By Nate Wimberly
For the second time this season, Maiden beats Bunker Hill, but this time, the Blue Devils advice to the 4th round of the playoffs.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 2:32 AM EST
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Providence Day beats Charlotte Christian to win the NCISAA Division 1 State Championship. It’s the Chargers 2nd straight state title.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 2:28 AM EST
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Weddington picks up another impressive playoff victory as they beat Northwest Guilford 35-14.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 2:23 AM EST
|By Nate Wimberly
A great season for Independence came to an end on Friday night as the Patriots lost a tough battle to Greensboro Grimsley 44-36.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 2:17 AM EST
|By Nate Wimberly
Big road win for Hough as they be East Forsyth 17-7 to advance to the 4th round of the playoffs.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 11:42 PM EST
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Saturday down in Boiling Springs, Gardner-Webb will play one of their biggest football games in program history.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 2:15 AM EST
|By Nate Wimberly
Independence gives Olympic their first loss of the season as the Patriots move on to the 3rd round of the playoffs.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 2:11 AM EST
|By Nate Wimberly
Weddington beats Cox Mill to advance to the 3rd round of the 4A playoffs.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 2:08 AM EST
|By Nate Wimberly
South Point goes up to Greensboro and pull a shocker as they beat Dudley. In the win, the Red Raiders put 74 points on the board against a team that only gave up 63 points the entire season.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 1:13 AM EST
|By Nate Wimberly
Maiden beats Mount Pleasant to advance to the 3rd round of the playoffs.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 1:06 AM EST
|By Nate Wimberly
A.C. Reynolds picks up a big win over Chambers to advance to the 3rd round of the playoffs. The loss denies the Cougars their 5th straight appearance in the 4A state title game.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 1:01 AM EST
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After losing to Mallard Creek in the regular season, Hough beats the Mavericks 16-6 in the playoffs to advance to the 3rd round.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 12:55 AM EST
|By Nate Wimberly
Butler goes on the road and picks up a big 2nd round win over Mooresville 41-21.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 12:50 AM EST
|By Nate Wimberly
Kings Mountain dominates Smoky Mountain 42-0 to advance to the 3rd round of the playoffs.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 12:43 AM EST
|By Nate Wimberly
West Charlotte beats Hibriten 56-7 to advance to the 3rd round of the playoffs.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 12:34 AM EST
|By Nate Wimberly
Queens got a game winning bucket from Kenny Dye with 9 seconds to go to beat Marshall 83-82 in the Royals first ever Division 1 men’s basketball game.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2022 at 1:28 AM EDT
|By Nate Wimberly
It took overtime, but in the end, the Blue Bears of Livingstone beat the Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith to claim the 130th Commemorative Classic.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2022 at 12:01 AM EDT
|By Nate Wimberly
Monroe beats Forest Hills 21-19 to claim the Rocky River Conference title.
Updated: Oct. 15, 2022 at 11:47 PM EDT
|By Nate Wimberly
Lincolnton beats East Burke 21-17 to extend their winning streak to 4 straight.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 11:35 PM EDT
|By Nate Wimberly
Olympic beats Berry 63-14 to stay undefeated.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 11:24 PM EDT
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Catawba Ridge continue their winning ways as they beat York 59-21.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 11:16 PM EDT
|By Nate Wimberly
Hough gets a big shut out win over West Charlotte.
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