Kathryn Burcham
Kathryn Burcham joined the Eyewitness News team as a reporter in May 2011.
Before Charlotte, she worked in Dayton, OH and Peoria, IL. During that time Kathryn received the 2010 National Edward R. Murrow Award for Video Investigative Reporting for a series of stories about a community where residents were drinking well water laced with toxic levels of arsenic. As a result of that investigation, a million dollar grant was awarded to residents so they could build a system to provide clean drinking water. In addition to being named Best Reporter by the Ohio Associated Press in 2009, Kathryn also received Regional Emmy nominations for Best Education Report in 2009 and Best Reporter in 2010.
Kathryn attended Western Kentucky University where she graduated summa cum laude, with degrees in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish. She is a member of Phi Mu sorority and loves to travel, cook, exercise, and has a passion for karaoke.
Latest from Kathryn Burcham
‘Giggle Gang’ amuses spectators at Edwards trial; Jurors end 6th day of deliberations
When jurors wrap up deliberations for the day in the John Edwards trial, they will embark on a three-day holiday weekend. Their 90-hour break from the case will be almost three times longer than the 33 hours they have spent deliberating so far. It’s been a long week for everyone ...
Analyst: Jury requests a sign of progress in Edwards trial
Jurors have now spent five days studying evidence to decide if John Edwards used campaign money to hide his pregnant mistress. On Thursday, they asked the judge for 20 more pieces of evidence, including the first piece of evidence from the defense. The request came just before noon. Experts said ...
Man pistol-whipped, threatened in south Charlotte
CMPD officers are searching for a suspect who pistol-whipped and threatened a man in the parking lot at a popular south Charlotte shopping center. On May 4, 22-year-old Christian Lima was driving down Pineville-Matthews Road with his friend, an 18-year-old senior in high school, following in a car behind him. ...
High school coach dismissed after student sex allegations surface
A high school basketball coach was dismissed after he was arrested on charges that he had sex with a female student. Bart Shartzer was arrested Tuesday after allegations surfaced he had been involved in an inappropriate relationship with the 17-year-old girl for nearly three months. "There was information being talked ...
Thousands of homeowners eligible for loan modifications from BofA
More than 200,000 homeowners are eligible for loan modifications from Bank of America. BofA began sending out notification letters to homeowners in North Carolina, and all over the United States, earlier this week. In the letter, the bank states the customer will see a significant reduction in principle, and could ...
Ex-police chief under investigation by SBI
An ex-police chief is under investigation by SBI on allegations he mishandled evidence during a criminal case. Kevin Mullis resigned from his position as police chief in Polkton, N.C., on April 20, just a year and a few months after his hire date on January 1, 2011. At the time, ...
Mother says football coach assaulted her 8-year-old son
A Charlotte mother is demanding answers after a magistrate refused to arrest a football coach accused of body-slamming her 8-year-old son. Edna Ripley turned to Eyewitness News for answers after the incident at a peewee football practice in west Charlotte two weeks ago. "It was hurtful, as a parent, to ...
9 Investigates: Some people continue to drive despite revoked licenses
Eyewitness News found people charged with drunken driving who lost their licenses behind the wheel again. For days, Eyewitness News staked out the Mecklenburg County courthouse undercover, following people charged with driving drunk. Most have had their licenses taken away, and Eyewitness News found that many of them didn’t seem ...
Descendants of black soldiers in Civil War want monument honoring legacy
Descendants of black soldiers who fought in the Civil War are asking for a monument to honor their legacy. At a public hearing Thursday, several relatives spoke to the Union County Historic Preservation Commission, asking them to approve the monument. The plaque would list the names of 10 black soldiers ...
Another Monroe church vandalized
Police in Monroe are now warning local churches after a rash of break-ins and vandalism. Police said five churches have been targeted in the past eight days, mostly along Old Charlotte Highway. "This is highly unusual when churches are a target of these types of crimes, we take it seriously," ...
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