Trish Williford

Trish Williford is thrilled to return to Charlotte as weekend anchor/reporter for WCCB Charlotte. Trish previously worked as a reporter for three years in the Queen City where she covered countless big stories. Most recently, she worked in Savannah as a weekend anchor/reporter.

For 15 years, Trish has reported on everything from Category 5 hurricanes and deadly tornadoes….to high profile murder cases and even the corruption trial of a former Alabama Governor.

A native of Alabama, Trish studied English/Journalism at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Prior to landing her first on-air job, she worked for several years as a TV news producer.

Trish loves mentoring youth and takes an active role in training young journalists.

You can catch Trish on the anchor desk Saturdays and Sundays on WCCB News @ SIX and WCCB News @ TEN. You can also watch her reports weekdays on WCCB News @ TEN.

If you have a story idea – you can email Trish at twilliford@wccbcharlotte.com.

Articles

Hundreds Of Protesters Gather In Rock Hill After Video Surfaces Showing Rough Arrest Of 2 Black Men

Peaceful Third Night Of Protests In Rock Hill, Demonstrators Demand Transparency

There was a much smaller crowd of protestors in Rock Hill Friday night following the arrest of two brothers that was captured on video.

Beatties Ford Tragedy

One Year Later, Community Honors Victims Killed In Mass Shooting, Leaders Push CMPD To Solve Case

Hundreds turned out for a silent memorial walk Tuesday on Beatties Ford Road to honor four victims killed on June 22, 2020.

Teenager Killed In Motorcycle Accident Weeks After Graduating

Community Mourns Loss Of Teen Killed 3 Weeks After Graduation

School leaders at East Rowan High School say community suffered a huge loss over the death of Caleb Jarvis.

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13-Year-Old Girl Drowns In East Charlotte Apartment Complex Pool

A 13-year-old girl died on Wednesday after drowning in her apartment complex's pool in east Charlotte, CMPD officials say.

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Warrant: Mom Made Daughter Bury 4-Year-Old Sister In Backyard

The mother of a 4-year-old girl whose remains were found at a Charlotte home last month forced her 13-year-old daughter to help bury her sister in the backyard, according to a search warrant.

Juneteenth Controversy

Historic Latta Plantation Closes Until Further Notice Over Event Controversy

The Historic Latta Plantation criticized for a planned reenactment of a white slave owner being pursued by Union soldiers says its doors will be closed until further notice, a local department said.

Drugs Smuggled Into Jail

Only On WCCB: Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff: Family, Friends Mailing Letters Laced With Drugs To Inmates

Sheriff Garry McFadden says his office bought a new device that detects drugs in envelopes.

Detention Officer Charged

Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Terminated, Charged With Sexually Assaulting Transgender Inmate

Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Kyle Harris is arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a transgender inmate.

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Police: 21-Year-Old Man Kills 3 Before Shooting Himself In Huntersville

Huntersville Police say they are investigating after a 21-year-old man shot and killed three people before shooting himself in the first week of June.

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Mecklenburg County Detention Officer Suspended, Criminal Misconduct Investigation Underway

Detention Officer Kyle Harris was placed on paid administrative leave.

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