Shevaun Bryan

Anchor, Reporter

Charlotte, NC

Shevaun is elated to call the Queen City home and looks forward to getting to know WBTV's viewers while you get to know her. She tells your stories alongside the WBTV News team.

Shevaun comes to Charlotte after several years of anchoring the 6 pm, 9 pm, and 10 pm at WHNT in Huntsville, Alabama. Shevaun has also worked as an anchor and reporter in Oklahoma City and Biloxi, Mississippi. She is a Miami native that is the daughter of Jamaican immigrants - with the tastebuds to prove it! She is a proud ‘Cane, graduating from the University of Miami in 2013 where she joined Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

When she’s not on camera, Shevaun can be found at car shows or sports events, working out, cooking Jamaican food, or traveling.

Have a tip or an idea? Shevaun wants to hear from you! She enjoys communicating with our viewers. Follow her on Twitter @FinesseBryan, Instagram @Shevaun_Bryan, or email her at shevaun.bryan@wbtv.com

Education

University of Miami

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October is National Depression and Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Illness Awareness Week addresses hidden anguish

Updated: Oct. 4, 2023 at 3:55 PM EDT

By Shevaun Bryan

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five U.S. adults experiences mental illness every year.

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CMPD partners with QuikTrip for safe person-to-person sales in Charlotte

Updated: Oct. 4, 2023 at 11:59 AM EDT

By Shevaun Bryan

It’s a years-long partnership with QuikTrip locations in the CMPD’s jurisdiction.

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Back to school means the big yellow buses are back on the roads, too. (Source: WBTV)

Keeping students safe as they board the bus

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT

By Shevaun Bryan

More than 15 million Americans passed stopped school buses with their signs extended, one survey showed.

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Best ways to prevent foodborne illness in students’ lunchboxes

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 12:09 PM EDT

By Shevaun Bryan

Experts recommend at least two cold sources to make sure the food stays at the right temperature.

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The NCDOT is seeking input on its STIP 10-year plan

‘Life sentence without my daughter’: Mother warns against impaired driving

Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 8:29 AM EDT

By Shevaun Bryan

Statistics show that 37 people are killed in the U.S. each day due to drunk-driving crashes.

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Safety First: Choosing the right car seat as kids age

Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 3:35 PM EDT

By Shevaun Bryan

We talked with experts about how to use the proper car seat.

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Elder financial abuse and the questions to ask when it's suspected.

SAFETY FIRST: Upcoming walk to prevent elder abuse

Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 7:16 PM EDT

By Shevaun Bryan

Retirement should be a time of peace and relaxation. But unfortunately, seniors are specifically targeted and abused.

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Safety First: Staying safe on the water during boating season

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 12:44 PM EDT

By Shevaun Bryan

It‘s that time of year when so many of us are planning a day on the lake or the beach. But being safe on the water is so much more than knowing how to swim.

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There are 150 million American TikTok accounts

Using TikTok safely amid privacy concerns

Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 10:33 AM EDT

By Shevaun Bryan

There are 150 million American TikTok accounts.

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Medic is changing the way they respond to emergencies.

Fewer lights, sirens part of Medic’s new tiered response

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:54 AM EDT

By Shevaun Bryan

The tiers will be based on the severity of a patient’s condition.

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March 19-25 is National Poison Prevention Week, zeroing in on the risks presented by household...

Poison Prevention Awareness Week: Avoiding accidents at home

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:01 PM EDT

By Shevaun Bryan

Tens of thousands of children are treated for poisoning in emergency rooms.

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Impostor scams are now the most common form of fraud in the United States.

‘Pay or go to jail’: Law enforcement scams on the rise

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 3:07 PM EDT

By Shevaun Bryan

Impostor scams are now the most common form of fraud in the country. Here are a few things you can do to protect yourself.

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‘Is he going to wake up?’ Family’s journey shows importance of seat belts

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 1:50 PM EST

By Shevaun Bryan

Properly wearing a seatbelt cuts your chance of injury in half, according to NC Vision Zero.

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New safety feature: How to record audio during an Uber ride

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 12:46 PM EST

By Shevaun Bryan

Charlotte has access to a new safety feature in the Uber app that records audio during trips.

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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is celebrated each and every February.

Safety First: Raising awareness on teen dating violence

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 6:25 PM EST

By Shevaun Bryan

1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before they become adults.

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Tax season is here and scams are on the rise: Here is how you can avoid them

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 3:40 PM EST

By Shevaun Bryan

This time of year, expect more attempts by scammers impersonating the IRS, hoping you'll give up your personal info.

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Safety First: Storing your guns safely and properly

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 5:45 PM EST

By Shevaun Bryan

Whether for hunting, protection, or anything in between, responsible gun ownership requires adequate gun storage.

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“Intentionally vandalized:” CMS investigating vandalism at Myers Park High

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 8:42 PM EDT

By Shevaun Bryan

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and CMS Police are investigating after students and staff walked into a mess on the campus of Myers Park High School today.

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