Erica Bryant anchors WSOC-TV’s "Channel 9 Eyewitness News" at 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. She joined the Eyewitness News team in 2004. In addition to reporting for the Investigative team, Erica co-anchored Channel 9 Eyewitness News Daybreak and Eyewitness News Midday at noon. Before coming to Channel 9, she co-anchored the evening news at WCBD-TV in Charleston, S.C. Previously, Erica anchored and produced for WHNS-TV in Greenville, S.C.
Erica is passionate about issues facing disadvantaged women and children, domestic violence in particular. Her report on a child pornography ring in Hickory, NC earned her an Emmy nomination in 2005. In addition to that Erica has received multiple Emmy nominations for breaking news coverage, and medical breakthroughs. She has also received awards from the Radio and Television News Directors Association and the South Carolina Broadcasters Association. Mecklenburg County Youth and Family Services also recognized Erica for her dedication to advocating for children in foster care. Erica earned her degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Off the air Erica makes numerous community appearances and works with various charities. She was recently recognized by Mecklenburg County’s Youth and Family Services for “encouraging families to consider adoption.” Erica is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, a non-profit, public service organization.
Alexandra Schaney, 13, and her mom love taking time out for fun, but for years, they've also spent a lot of time in hospitals for Alexandra's medical care. When she was 4, she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. "They started doing more tests and we were diagnosed with stage 4 high ...
Six months after news broke of her affair with retired Gen. David Petraeus, Paula Broadwell said she's sorry. "I have remorse for the harm, sadness that this has caused in my family and other families and for causes that we belong to," she said. With her life under scrutiny, she ...
The state medical board just released a new list of disciplinary cases handled last year involving doctors from Charlotte and across North Carolina. The allegations include mishandling prescriptions, abusing drugs and alcohol, and incompetence. Eyewitness News anchor Erica Bryant investigated how the board is holding doctors accountable and making people ...
Three years ago, Carlos and Robert Hunter were students in a class, but Thursday, they were back as business owners sharing advice. The brothers have their own contracting company. What they learned in Goodwill's construction training program gave them a foundation. “Like from your personal protection equipment, fall protection -- ...
Mecklenburg County's Commission Chairwoman spoke on Wednesday to Eyewitness News about last night's firing of county manager Harry Jones. Eyewitness News asked Chairwoman Pat Cotham what led up to the decision. "I just got fired and guess what; I still have calm and peace in my soul. I feel good," ...
The final study into who should run Charlotte Douglas Airport was released Wednesday. In 65 pages, the report lays out why an airport authority -- instead of the city -- should oversee Charlotte Douglas. To read the full document, click here. The study explained how handing over control of the ...
People flooded the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center on Wednesday to help local marathon bombing victim Nicole Gross and her family. "She's been affiliated with the aquatics center and aquatics community for many years, and we all want to do something to help her out," said Jeff Carwile, facilities manager for ...
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Every two minutes someone in the United States is sexually assaulted. That's the same time you spend sitting through a commercial break. In most cases the victims never tell anyone. Looking at old photos sparks painful memories for Jen Kaske. When she was 9 years old, she was molested by ...
After more than 20 years the castle in Regent Park came under attack on Tuesday. Bulldozers started ripping the grounds apart. "My wife prays here every morning and she was sad this morning," said John DeRienzo, "We thought it was an icon because of what it represented it could have ...
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