Trish Williford

Mar 1, 2024 | wccbcharlotte.com | Miles Ruder |Trish Williford

LATEST:A Gaston County community is rallying together to show support for the family of a middle school student who died suddenly Thursday morning. The little boy, who police have not identified, fell unconscious on a school bus at Holbrook Middle School around 8 a.m.  The family set up a Gofundme account to raise money for his funeral. It was created 24 hours ago and has already collected over $37,000. Authorities are still awaiting a medical examiner’s report to determine how the boy died.

Mar 1, 2024 | wccbcharlotte.com | Caryn Little |Trish Williford

GASTONIA, N.C. — Police say they arrested a man after he shot and killed his girlfriend’s father during a domestic dispute at a home in Gastonia. WCCB’s Trish Williford first reported from the scene last night on South Weldon Street during WCCB’s News @ TEN. Detectives say 30-year-old Darnell Fowler got into a dispute with his girlfriend’s father, 53-year-old Gerald Humphries, Sr. Police say both men were armed during the dispute. During the confrontation, police say Humphries was shot and killed.

Feb 21, 2024 | wccbcharlotte.com | Trish Williford

CHARLOTTE — It’s something no parent wants to think about – losing a child to gun violence. But, unfortunately, many parents across the Carolinas have felt that grief recently. The owner of a local funeral home has a sobering message to the parents of Charlotte’s youth — get life insurance for your child. According to CMPD, 96 people in Charlotte lost their lives to homicide in 2023. 17 of those victims were younger than 20 years old.

Feb 11, 2024 | wccbcharlotte.com | Miles Ruder |Trish Williford

One Person Shot At A South Charlotte McDonald’s CHARLOTTE, N.C. – One person is hurt after a shooting at a McDonald’s in south Charlotte. It happened on Friday night around 10:30 p.m at the restaurant off Tyvola Road. One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, according to MEDIC. Police have not released if a suspect is in custody related to this case. This is all the information available at this time. Check back for updates.

Feb 9, 2024 | wccbcharlotte.com | Trish Williford

CHARLOTTE — Rumors have been swirling for years, but it appears the popular Texas-based fast food restaurant chain, Whataburger, is officially eyeing the Carolinas. But, did you know there’s a What-A-Burger sitting right in our own back yard? Just hop on I-77 North to Mooresville. The restaurant, What-A-Burger, has been a staple in the community since 1965. The restaurant is labeled Carolina’s finest. Where else can you go to order a ‘What-A-Salisbury’ burger?