Erika Williams

Charlotte

Assignment Desk eEditor and Digital Content Producer at WCNC-TV (Charlotte, NC)

NC journalist. Assignment desk editor and digital content producer for WCNC Charlotte. Formerly, the state's general assignment reporter for Courthouse News.

Articles

David & Nicole Tepper increase Hurricane Helene relief commitment to $750k

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Erika Williams

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In a significant boost to ongoing hurricane recovery efforts, the David & Nicole Tepper Foundation has expanded its financial commitment to Hurricane Helene relief from $500,000 to $750,000, according to an announcement from the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM).
Avelo Airlines cancels six routes from Concord airport ahead of summer travel season

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Erika Williams

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WCNC

1 week ago | wcnc.com | Erika Williams
1 dead, multiple hurt after school bus overturns on I-77, officials say

1 week ago | wkyc.com | Erika Williams

CHESTER, S.C. — At least one person was killed after a serious crash involving a school bus on Interstate 77 in Chester County, South Carolina. The crash happened just before 2 p.m. near exit 55 on southbound I-77. There were multiple students on the bus, according to an official. One of the people on the bus died while the rest of the occupants were taken to the hospital. The age of the deceased person has not been released. Multiple crews responded to the scene, including multiple helicopters.
1 dead, multiple hurt after school bus overturns on South Carolina highway, officials say

1 week ago | 10tv.com | Erika Williams

CHESTER, S.C. — At least one person was killed after a serious crash involving a school bus on Interstate 77 in Chester County, South Carolina. The crash happened just before 2 p.m. near exit 55 on southbound I-77. There were multiple students on the bus, according to an official. One of the people on the bus died while the rest of the occupants were taken to the hospital. The age of the deceased person has not been released. Multiple crews responded to the scene, including multiple helicopters.
At least 5 in critical condition after school bus overturns on I-77, officials say

1 week ago | 12news.com | Erika Williams

CHESTER, S.C. — Multiple agencies are on the scene of a serious crash involving a school bus on Interstate 77 in Chester County, South Carolina. The crash happened just before 2 p.m. near exit 55 on southbound I-77. There were multiple students on the bus, according to an official. Multiple crews responded to the scene, including multiple helicopters. WCNC Charlotte saw an Atrium Health chopper leaving the scene, heading toward Charlotte. The crash happened about 40 miles south of Charlotte.
I-77 southbound lanes blocked by school bus crash near Chester exit

1 week ago | wltx.com | Erika Williams

CHESTER, S.C. — The southbound lanes of I-77 are backed up for miles as crews respond to a crash involving a school bus near Chester. The crash happened just before 2 p.m. Thursday near exit 55. That’s the Chester exit. There are multiple students on board, according to an official. WCNC Charlotte observed a school bus on its side on the interstate. WCNC has reached out to highway patrol officials for more information.
WCNC

2 weeks ago | wcnc.com | Erika Williams

Now playing Turn your videos into live streams with https://restream.ioThe latest news headlines, weather, and reporting from the newsroom of WCNC Charlotte. Covering Charlotte, North Carolina, and surroundi... North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs spoke at a Durham conference one day after the state supreme court voted to throw out some contested ballots. The “In Our Court” conference...
Pet Palooza 2025 raises funds for Charlotte animals in need, Humane Society

2 weeks ago | wcnc.com | Erika Williams

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The streets of Uptown Charlotte and Truist Field became the epicenter of compassion and community action Saturday as the 27th annual Pet Palooza fundraiser brought together hundreds of animal lovers with a shared mission.
Body of missing Burke County man found, no foul play suspected

2 weeks ago | wcnc.com | Erika Williams

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