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

Teen Lifeguard Survives Lightning Strike

‘The Pain Went Throughout My Body’; Local Teen Thankful To Be Alive After Being Struck By Lightning

15 year old Brynnlee Steger was working as a lifeguard in Landis when she was struck by lightning Monday.

York County Mother Seeking Answers To Her Daughter's Death

Local Mother Seeking Answers To Her Daughter’s Death

A woman is desperately seeking answers to what happened to her daughter, Jona Payne, after she was found dead in the woods in Rock Hill SC in early July.

Tyra Crosby Death Investigation

Charges Upgraded For Charlotte Woman Charged With Shooting Woman Found Inside Her Home

A grand jury indicted Stephanie Alexander for second degree murder in the death of 25-year-old Tyra Crosby. She was shot and killed at a home on Porter Street Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Alexander was initially charged with voluntary manslaughter.

Honey Hunters Baseball Team

Leaders Say Gastonia ‘Honey Hunters’ Organization Owes Thousands Of Dollars To City, County

The City of Gastonia and Gaston County say the Gastonia Honey Hunters Baseball team owes them more than $110,000.

Dmv Self Serve Kiosks

DMV Kiosks Will Soon Be Installed In Several Grocery Stores Across Mecklenburg County

North Carolina leaders believe the self-serve kiosks will help alleviate long lines at the DMV.

Mecklenburg Co. Health Employee Charged With Sexual Assault

Mecklenburg County Employee Accused Of Sexual Assault

Officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a sexual assault case in east Charlotte. It happened July 11, 2023.

Union Co Mail Thefts

Dozens Of Homes Across Mecklenburg, Union Counties Targeted In Mail Theft Ring

14 homes were hit by thieves in the past two weeks in Union County. The suspects stole mail from homes with flags raised on their mailboxes.

Charlotte Mother Sentenced For Murder Of 4 Year Old Daughter Found Buried In Yard

Charlotte Mother Sentenced For Murder Of 4-Year-Old Daughter Found Buried In Yard

Malikah Bennett pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the death of her daughter back in 2021.

Couple Wanted For Child Abuse On The Run

Lieutenant Speaks On Extensive Manhunt That Lead To The Arrest Of Parents Accused Of Abusing Four-Month Old Baby | VIDEO

Lieutenant Ivie on this extensive investigation and how help from multiple agencies and the public led to their arrest.

Water Buffalo Loose In Charlotte

Owner Cited After 3 Chinese Buffalo Escaped, Roamed Through East Charlotte Neighborhood

Animal Control officers and several neighbors attempted to wrangle the animals back into their trailer Friday following their escape.

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