Drew Bollea

Drew Bollea Co-Anchors WCCB Charlotte News at 10 with Morgan Fogarty and Greg Armbrecht.

Drew Joined the WCCB Charlotte team in August 2018, after a two-year tenure in Sacramento, California where he worked as a general assignment reporter for KOVR. While in Sacramento, Drew covered everything from the state’s roll-out of legalized marijuana, wildfires and California’s housing crisis to the city’s bid for an MLS franchise.

Prior to his time on the West Coast, Drew served as a morning anchor and reporter for WTVC in Chattanooga, Tennessee, following a stint in Warner Robins, Georgia where he began his career in journalism at a start-up television station.

A Northern Virginia native, Drew graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. While there, Drew was a member of the swim and water polo teams.

When he’s not hunting down story leads, Drew enjoys spending time with his wife, Lindsay, who also has a background in television, and their one-year-old son, Cade. He also enjoys playing with his dog, Rio, running and traveling to new places.

Drew is thrilled to be back on the East Coast closer to family and says Charlotte is a great mix of small-town feel in a big city. He says being close to the mountains and beaches also makes the Queen City the perfect place to call home.

Watch Drew on WCCB News @ 10 Monday–Friday starting at 10pm.

Articles

Charlotte Diocese to Release Names of Accused Priests By Year’s End

The Charlotte Catholic Diocese, by the end of the year, will release the names of any priests credibly accused of sexual assault.

Three Charged With Murder, Dismemberment Of Rowan County Missing Teen

The Rowan County Sheriff's Office says three suspects have been charged in connection to the death and dismemberment of a missing Rowan County teen.

UNCC Makes Security Changes Ahead of Graduation Ceremony

Security changes will be made to graduation ceremonies at UNC Charlotte, school faculty announced on Wednesday. There will be heavy hearts and grief hanging over what is typically an uplifting time for graduating students at UNC Charlotte.

Responding Officer Gives Details About UNC Charlotte Shooting

Sgt. Richard Gundacker was the first officer inside Kennedy Hall moments after the shooting on the UNC Charlotte campus. "I was glad I was able to do what I was trained to do," said Gundacker.

UNCC Shooting Victim’s “Sacrifice Saved Lives”

Six victims were all at various stages of their college careers. Some were finishing up their first year, others finishing their final class. All of them were sitting in class when the shooting started.

Verizon Expands 5G Service to Charlotte

A major boost to the Charlotte tech scene. Verizon announced on Thursday it would expand 5G internet service to the Queen City.

Four Shootings in Charlotte Neighborhoods in 15 Minutes

Homes and cars riddled with bullets early Tuesday morning in North and Northwest Charlotte after four shootings within 15 minutes of one another.

Industrial Hemp Grows in North Carolina as Regulations Get Worked Out

"We harvest on the 27th," said Nicole Burnette, while walking through her hydroponic hemp farm in South Charlotte, it's the only fully indoor farm in the area. "This is a variety called baox. It's a high variety in CBD-A," said Burnette. She and her business partner started Queen Hemp Company a year ago. They grow hemp plants indoors and have a contractor extract oils, including CBD. They then sell the oils and infused creams.

Union County Schools to Remain Open on May 1st

As several school districts across the state prepare to close on May 1st for a teacher's day of action, Union county Schools are taking a different approach.

Potential Shift in Federal Law Could Impact NC Hemp Business

The push for marijuana legalization in North Carolina is getting a boost. The U.S. Attorney General this week expressed a potential shift in federal law, which could have major implications for North Carolina.