Erica Bryant

Charlotte

News Anchor at WSOC-TV (Charlotte, NC)

Emmy Award winning News Anchor @WSOCTV @UNC alum IG: @EricaExclusive

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Nonprofit that uplifts students celebrates 40 years

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Erica Bryant

A nonprofit that uplifts local students celebrated a milestone and rallied for funding to continue the mission on March 26. Communities in Schools marked 40 years working on more than 50 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools campuses. It supports students K-12 with everything from mentoring and tutoring to basic needs like clothing and food.
Woman credits Dress for Success Charlotte for career turnaround

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Erica Bryant

Woman credits Dress for Success Charlotte for career turnaroundMarquisha Crosby remembers what life was like more than a decade ago. “Before dress for success, I was living paycheck to paycheck,” Crosby said. Dress for Success Charlotte launches fundraiser to help empower womenShe was a new mom, working hard and trying to make a living. “I was still doing restaurant jobs, and that was not going to be able to suffice for me and my daughter,” Crosby said.
Woman credits Dress for Success Charlotte for career turnaround

1 month ago | wsoctv.com | Erica Bryant

CHARLOTTE — Marquisha Crosby remembers what life was like more than a decade ago. “Before dress for success, I was living paycheck to paycheck,” Crosby said. She was a new mom, working hard and trying to make a living. “I was still doing restaurant jobs, and that was not going to be able to suffice for me and my daughter,” Crosby said. “Especially how the economy was at that time 2009-2010.
‘Looks like me’: Black therapists aim to inspire more people of color in mental health field

2 months ago | wsoctv.com | Erica Bryant

CHARLOTTE — As we celebrate Black History Month, Channel 9 is focused on representation in the healthcare field, especially behavioral health professionals. According to therapists, patients are more likely to open up to someone who looks like them. Channel 9′s Erica Bryant spoke with two women who hope to inspire more people to become mental health professionals. In a north Charlotte studio, Staisha Hamilton teaches modern ballet. But she said there was more occurring than meets the eye.
Prison to prosperity: How a non-profit is creating opportunities for people re-entering society

Feb 11, 2025 | yahoo.com | Erica Bryant

Prison to prosperity: How a non-profit is creating opportunities for people re-entering societyAround 48,000 people are in prison in the Carolinas, and most of them will be released eventually. But if they can’t find employment, they’re more likely to re-offend or end up back behind bars. Channel 9′s Erica Bryant found a local non-profit in Charlotte offering training and funding to those re-entering society, helping them to become entrepreneurs.
Human trafficking survivor empowers others with Survivor Network NC

Jan 31, 2025 | wsoctv.com | Erica Bryant

CHARLOTTE — Lala Appleberry, a survivor of human trafficking, founded Survivor Network NC to empower others who have endured similar experiences. Appleberry’s journey from victim to advocate began when she ran away from home at 16. Her boyfriend at the time offered her a place to stay, but soon coerced her into trafficking under the guise of helping with rent. “Our mission is to empower survivors of labor and sex trafficking,” Appleberry said, highlighting the purpose of her nonprofit.
Carolina Strong: Local blood donor encourages others to give

Nov 22, 2024 | wsoctv.com | Erica Bryant

CHARLOTTE — The season of giving is here. However, there is one type of giving that doesn’t happen nearly enough: donating blood. It is estimated that at any particular moment, 62% of the United States population is eligible to donate blood, but only 3% actually do. Channel 9′s Erika Jackson spoke with one man who said he does his part and then some. Eugene Inozemcev said he regularly visits a local Red Cross blood donation center.
‘One family’: Asheville community helps feed thousands for Thanksgiving

Nov 21, 2024 | wsoctv.com | Erica Bryant |Scott Wickersham

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The Western Carolina Farmers Market is normally bustling with people buying what’s in season, but the cars were wrapped around the block for a different reason on Thursday: the spirit of Thanksgiving. As far as the eye could see, people lined up to receive some of the 1,500 Thanksgiving meals being distributed by Manna Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Bank.
Seniors commit to college marching band

Nov 14, 2024 | wsoctv.com | Erica Bryant

ExpandCHARLOTTE — Thursday was Signing Day for some Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seniors committing to stay in-state after graduation. Livingstone College president, staff, and alumni came to the Queen City from Salisbury to recruit students from West Mecklenburg High School to join the Blue Thunder Marching 100 Band. The teens received scholarships and explored the academic programs and campus opportunities at the HBCU, specifically designed for young people passionate about the musical arts.
Guest Commentary: Corrections Staffing Shortages Offer Chance to Rethink Prison

Nov 3, 2024 | davisvanguard.org | Erica Bryant

Courtesy Vera Institute of Justice A staffing crisis has created dangerous conditions in prisons. To create safety, reduce the number of people entering prison, and release people who can safely return home. By prioritizing punishment as a public safety strategy, the United States has created dangerous prisons that harm the people who live and work in them.