Brigida Mack
WBTV News
Charlotte, NC, United States
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‘We don’t have many safe spaces.’ Local group supports Breastfeeding Moms of Color
The disparity between black women who breastfeed and women of other races is striking. But a local group is working to change that. → Read More
What is the Pegan diet – and is it for you?
Have you heard of the Pegan diet? → Read More
‘It’s actually kind of scary how much you can change.’ App causing disturbing plastic surgery trend
While the filters can be fun they can also border on creating a fantasy version of your face - especially with an app called Facetune. → Read More
Snake snared in black widow’s web on Texas family’s patio
It's a scene straight out of a horror flick. → Read More
Preparing your dog for the Fourth of July: What you need to know
While fireworks may be the sound celebration and excitement for you -- it could be terrifying for your pet. Whether you're setting off fireworks - or going to a show for the upcoming holiday week, it's important to consider our furry friends so they don't run off and get lost. → Read More
‘Water the seed and all things are possible.’ A young Charlotte baker is chasing her dreams one sweet treat at a time
She's 9 years old, an honor roll student – and the CEO of her own baking company. → Read More
‘Water the seed and all things are possible.’ A young Charlotte baker is chasing her dreams one sweet treat at a time
She's 9 years old, an honor roll student – and the CEO of her own baking company. → Read More
McDonald’s workers demand $15 an hour in rallies across nation
Nearly all the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates have expressed support for the idea that the federal minimum wage should be more than doubled to $15 an hour. → Read More
Woman admits to killing mom with pillow, police say
Police said Holly Brennan had a history of domestic violence with her mother, Sharon Simmons. → Read More
Felicity Huffman pleads guilty in college admissions scam
The Emmy-winning actress could face prison time after she admitted to participating in the nationwide scam, in which authorities say parents bribed coaches, rigged entrance exams or both to game the admissions system. → Read More
Satanic Temple: IRS has designated it a tax-exempt church
An email seeking comment was sent to the IRS.The group says the designation will help in religious discrimination legal cases and allow it to pursue faith-based government grants.The "non-theistic" group advocates for a stricter separation of church and state. It placed a statue of the goat-head → Read More
Person hit, killed by train in Charlotte
According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the incident happened on Eastway Drive. → Read More
Man accused of setting multiple fires across Albemarle in one night
Alex Arias is charged with five counts of felony burning of personal property, felony second-degree arson, felony breaking and entering a motor vehicle and felony larceny after breaking and entering. → Read More
Celebrating Non-Scale Victories for Day 80 of #TeamNOSugar!
I read somewhere that the scale is a finicky foe. On your side one week and seemingly trying to kick you while you’re down (figuratively speaking , of course) the next! → Read More
‘I think it was meant for me to happen.’ 22-year-old youngest Colorectal Cancer patient Novant Health has treated
It's been a harrowing couple of years for 24 year old Charlie Robuck. → Read More
#TeamNOSugar: CMS teacher implements no-sugar classroom environment
An entire classroom of second-graders grade at Marie G. Davis K-8 IB Candidate School is on is #TeamNOsugar. → Read More
Man shot while in car on I-77 near Carowinds
The incident happened around 7:30 on I-77 near Carowinds Boulevard, which is Exit 90 in SC. Police say after the shooting, the vehicle with the victim drove to a gas station on Nations Ford Road and called 911. → Read More
‘A little bell went off in my head.’ Heart attack survivor’s critical message for women
It’s the number one killer of women: heart disease. The statistics are staggering as 1 in 3 women will die from a heart attack in their lifetime. → Read More
Black History Month Spotlight: The man behind the legendary Mert’s Heart & Soul
Not only has the Queen City become a destination - so has Mert’s. → Read More
Studies: Antarctica losing 252 billion tons of ice a year, oceans hotter than ever
The 2018 record for ocean temperature broke the one set just the year before, continuing a dramatic and dangerous pattern of warming water temperatures, according to international scientists. → Read More