Luke Tucker

Charlotte

Digital Content Producer at WBTV-TV (Charlotte, NC)

Galatians 6:9 ✞ Digital Content Producer @wbtv_news

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Former Carolina Panthers star arrested in Texas, report says

1 day ago | wbtv.com | Luke Tucker

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A former Carolina Panthers star had his latest run-in with the law this week, according to a report. CBS News reported that former Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy was arrested in Richardson, Texas on Wednesday, June 4. The arrest came after Hardy reportedly assaulted his girlfriend, leaving marks on her. CBS reported that he then allegedly took her car. The news agency said the assault followed an argument and led to Hardy putting his hands around the woman’s throat.
Going (Savannah) Bananas: Charlotte native makes homecoming

1 day ago | wbtv.com | Luke Tucker

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - For one member of the Savannah Bananas, this weekend’s stop in Charlotte will be a homecoming. First baseman and catcher Eric Jones grew up in the Queen City and went to South Meck High School and Davidson College prior to his professional baseball career. Jones was at the Bananas’ media day on Thursday, donning a Luke Kuechly jersey as he stood on the Panthers’ field and snapped some pictures on his phone.
Walmart bringing drone delivery service to Charlotte

1 day ago | wistv.com | Luke Tucker

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Walmart shoppers in Charlotte will soon be able to have their groceries delivered by drones, the company announced this week. The retail giant said in a June 5 news release that it is expanding its drone delivery service to five new cities, with Charlotte being one of them. Walmart has partnered with drone company Wing to complete deliveries, and will offer the service at 100 stores across its seven drone delivery markets.
NASCAR champion selling $7.5 million Lake Norman mansion: See pictures here

1 day ago | wbtv.com | Luke Tucker

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - A retired NASCAR champion has put his multimillion-dollar Lake Norman mansion up for sale. The estate used to be home for 2017 Cup Series champ Martin Truex Jr., but it is now on the market for $7.5 million. The over 14,000-square-foot lakefront mansion sits on a little less than five acres in Mooresville, complete with a luxurious list of features and amenities.
Walmart bringing drone delivery service to Charlotte

1 day ago | wbtv.com | Luke Tucker

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Walmart shoppers in Charlotte will soon be able to have their groceries delivered by drones, the company announced this week. The retail giant said in a June 5 news release that it is expanding its drone delivery service to five new cities, with Charlotte being one of them. Walmart has partnered with drone company Wing to complete deliveries, and will offer the service at 100 stores across its seven drone delivery markets.
Multibillion-dollar Amazon facility to create 500 jobs in North Carolina

2 days ago | wbtv.com | Luke Tucker

RICHMOND COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - Hundreds of jobs are coming to North Carolina as part of Amazon’s $10 billion investment in a new high-tech facility. The facility will be in Richmond County and will be used as a campus for high-tech cloud computing and artificial intelligence innovation. The multibillion-dollar investment will create 500 “high-paying” jobs, according to a news release.
Man accused of blowing up Charlotte house extradited to North Carolina

2 days ago | wbrc.com | Luke Tucker

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A man accused of blowing up his home near a Charlotte park last month has been returned to North Carolina, weeks after he was arrested in Chicago. The explosion happened the morning of May 2 on Lombardy Circle near Freedom Park in Charlotte’s Dilworth neighborhood. By the time firefighters got to the house, they said it was “fully involved” in flames. Smoke and fire was said to have been visible at least a mile away from the home.
Tag office in Gaston County closed due to roof leak, officials say

2 days ago | wbtv.com | Luke Tucker

GASTONIA, N.C. (WBTV) - A license plate agency in Gaston County was forced to close Thursday due to a roof leak. A state DMV spokesman said the tag office at Eastridge Mall in Gastonia opened about an hour and a half late on June 5, but later had to close because of the leak. It is unclear if any other businesses in the mall had to close. The leak came as rain pelted the Carolinas on Thursday morning.
Man accused of blowing up Charlotte house extradited to North Carolina

2 days ago | wbtv.com | Luke Tucker

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A man accused of blowing up his home near a Charlotte park last month has been returned to North Carolina, weeks after he was arrested in Chicago. The explosion happened the morning of May 2 on Lombardy Circle near Freedom Park in Charlotte’s Dilworth neighborhood. By the time firefighters got to the house, they said it was “fully involved” in flames. Smoke and fire was said to have been visible at least a mile away from the home.
Man accused of trying to steal train from Charlotte rail yard, documents say

2 days ago | wbtv.com | Luke Tucker

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A man was accused of trying to steal a train from a rail yard in Charlotte this week. Court documents revealed that 43-year-old Joseph Seigle was caught in the conductor’s car of an Amtrak train parked at the North Tryon Street rail yard late Tuesday night. The documents said that an Amtrak supervisor was in his office when he heard a train horn go off around 11:45 p.m. on June 3.