Amanda Foster
WBTV News
Charlotte, NC, United States
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Masks now required to visit most NC restaurants and breweries
Bars and restaurants will look different now across the state. → Read More
Arrest made in deadly March shooting of 19-year-old at Charlotte traffic light
Brianna Stephenson was shot on the morning of March 8 while inside a car at a traffic light at the intersection of Tuckaseegee Road and Freedom Drive. → Read More
Police captain, toddler bond at Belmont protest
A Belmont toddler and police officer met Monday, two days after meeting during a protest → Read More
20-year-old organizes peaceful protest in Charlotte’s SouthPark Monday afternoon
The group chanted, held signs and spoke with police officers who joined the walk. → Read More
Women recovering from human trafficking, addiction making masks for nonprofit
The women Dahlia Grove serves are recovering from situations like human trafficking, drug addiction, and domestic abuse. → Read More
Cleveland County Courthouse closing for two days after deputy tests positive for COVID-19
The Cleveland County Courthouse is closing for two days after a deputy tested positive for coronavirus. → Read More
Carhartt to make gowns, 2.5M masks for frontline workers
Carhartt factories in Tennessee and Kentucky are making thousands of gowns and millions of masks for those working on the front lines during the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Why health experts aren’t warning about coronavirus in food
Chicken with salmonella can make you sick. So can romaine lettuce with E. coli and buffets with lurking norovirus. So why aren’t health officials warning people about eating food contaminated with the new coronavirus? → Read More
Parents of children living with Autism face unique challenges during COVID-19 restrictions
It is a total shift in routine and a big adjustment for many families, and a unique challenge for parents of children who live with Autism. → Read More
19-year-old girl shot at traffic light in west Charlotte dies two days later at hospital
A Charlotte teenager who was shot during an alleged drive-by shooting Sunday has died at the hospital, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. → Read More
19-year-old girl shot at traffic light in west Charlotte dies two days later at hospital
A Charlotte teenager who was shot during an alleged drive-by shooting Sunday has died at the hospital, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. → Read More
19-year-old girl shot at traffic light in west Charlotte dies two days later at hospital
A Charlotte teenager who was shot during an alleged drive-by shooting Sunday has died at the hospital, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. → Read More
Burke Co. mom wants justice in car fire death of two small children
A Burke County mom says she is frustrated, and she feels there has not been justice after the deaths of her two young children. → Read More
Police investigating officer-involved shooting in Pineville
The incident occurred along the 900 block of North Polk Street. → Read More
Charlotte car dealership offers place to park at night, if you’re living in your car
The manager thought about the time his family was in a similar situation. A rental fell through when they first moved to Charlotte, and they were homeless for 30 days. → Read More
Former Panthers coach Ron Rivera named head coach of Washington Redskins
Former Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera has officially been named head coach for the Washington Redskins. → Read More
A new NC wildlife conservation center wants your Christmas trees for its animals
They treat animals like possums, squirrels, turtles, and groundhogs. In 2020, because of new laws, they will also be able to treat foxes, skunks, raccoons, and bats. → Read More
Man who worked as Santa in Fort Mill believes negative feedback driven by color of his skin
Tony Harkey is getting ready for a new gig this holiday season, setting out his pants, his boots, his coat and his glasses. → Read More
Professor, marine, security guard among 10 arrested in York Co. child exploitation operation
10 potential child predators are under arrest, after what the York County sheriff is calling a “significant operation.” → Read More
‘Big’ basketball tournament headed to Charlotte in 2021
Tuesday, the Big South conference, which is headquartered in Charlotte, announced it would be bringing its tournaments to Charlotte from 2021 to 2023, at a press conference at Bojangles Coliseum. → Read More