Erica Anderson joined the 9 On Your Side news team in August of 2012 as a digital journalist.
Prior to WNCT, Erica spent the last year behind the scenes, as a sports producer at WUSA9 in Washington D.C.
Before her time in the nation's capital, she spent time in
Tallahassee, Florida as a broadcast specialist for FAMU-TV20 and an
editor for WTXL. While in Florida's capital city, she covered everything
from the 2008 presidential election, to the BP oil spill, to Florida
State football.
Erica graduated from Florida A&M University with a master's
degree in broadcast journalism. While at FAMU, Erica earned a Society
of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence award for her "Paycheck
Boys" documentary. She's also had internships with WTXL, NASCAR, and
WEIU in Charleston, Illinois.
Before graduate school Erica attended Concordia University,
Irvine on a softball scholarship and received a bachelor or arts degree
in Psychology. As a varsity athlete, she helped the CUI Eagles make
their first NAIA national tournament during here senior season.
When she's not reporting Erica likes to travel, spend time with friends and family, and do anything sports related.
Erica is honored to call eastern North Carolina her home and is
excited to tell the stories that matter to you. If you have any stories
ideas feel free to contact her at eanderson@wnct.com.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:41:22 GMT
When Mother Nature hits, disasters can follow. The American Red Cross are just some of the people to help pick up the pieces. Just a day after the deadly tornado in Oklahoma, local Red
When Mother Nature hits, disasters can follow. The American Red Cross are just some of the people to help pick up the pieces. Just a day after the deadly tornado in Oklahoma, local Red
This month, Brian Nelson received some news regarding his son, Specialist Joshua Nelson's death in Afghanistan. Nelson says Joshua was shot and killed by Afghan soldiers who were suppose to be allies.
This month, Brian Nelson received some news regarding his son, Specialist Joshua Nelson's death in Afghanistan. Nelson says Joshua was shot and killed by Afghan soldiers who were suppose to be allies.
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:19 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:19:37 GMT
Our state ranks 45th in the number of babies born prematurely. To help combat those numbers, hundreds of people pounded the pavement, at the annual March of Dimes' march for babies' event in Greenville.
Our state ranks 45th in the number of babies born prematurely. To help combat those numbers, hundreds of people pounded the pavement, at the annual March of Dimes' march for babies' event in Greenville.
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:12 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:12:55 GMT
People at Ayden- Grifton High School lined up for the annual, Honor and Remember: run for the fallen event on Saturday morning. One hundred and eighty-eight flags were lined up in the shape of star.
People at Ayden- Grifton High School lined up for the annual, Honor and Remember: run for the fallen event on Saturday morning. One hundred and eighty-eight flags were lined up in the shape of star.
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:00:13 GMT
Here in the East, car enthusiasts revved up and prepared to hit the road Saturday morning. Their goal was to raise money for the wounded warrior project.
Here in the East, car enthusiasts revved up and prepared to hit the road Saturday morning. Their goal was to raise money for the wounded warrior project.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:05:30 GMT
Rochelle Middle School in Kinston gets a new principal. Maya Swinson will take the reins of the middle school in summer, but it won't be her or her husband's first time walking the halls.
Rochelle Middle School in Kinston gets a new principal. Maya Swinson will take the reins of the middle school in summer, but it won't be her or her husband's first time walking the halls.
Monday, May 13 2013 6:50 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:50:31 GMT
A large mural shuts down parts of Uptown Greenville. On Monday, the Public Art Collaborative, "Art-Force Program" began installing a three- dimensional mural on Fifth and Evans street. Artist Jan Ru
A large mural shuts down parts of Uptown Greenville. On Monday, the Public Art Collaborative, "Art-Force Program" began installing a three- dimensional mural on Fifth and Evans street.
Sunday, May 12 2013 1:59 PM EDT2013-05-12 17:59:24 GMT
The teenage years can be tougn the East hopes to make it all a little easier to manage.
The teenage years can be tough with high school and growing up there's a lot going on; but, one event in the East hopes to make it all a little easier to manage.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-07 22:45:22 GMT
This weekend, college seniors around the country will make their moms proud with a degree on Mother's Day weekend. But in an ever-changing economy, a college degree doesn't automatically mean a paycheck.Seniors
This weekend, college seniors around the country will make their moms proud with a degree on Mother's Day weekend. But in an ever-changing economy, a college degree doesn't automatically mean a paycheck.Seniors
Monday, May 6 2013 11:18 AM EDT2013-05-06 15:18:20 GMT
22-year-old Jarret Jarmal Gray of Williamston and 21-year-old Timothy Terell Jones of Greenville
Two men, one a convicted felon, were arrested early Sunday morning after police discovered a box of ammunition, a .22 caliber revolver and two pairs of gloves in their car.
Two men, one a convicted felon, were arrested early Sunday morning after police discovered a box of ammunition, a .22 caliber revolver and two pairs of gloves in their car.
Saturday, May 4 2013 7:14 PM EDT2013-05-04 23:14:34 GMT
Dozens of women in eastern North Carolina put their construction skills to the test at the Habitat for Humanity's National Women Build Week in New Bern.
Dozens of women in eastern North Carolina put their construction skills to the test at the Habitat for Humanity's National Women Build Week in New Bern.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 7:40 PM EDT2013-05-01 23:40:04 GMT
It's a rare virus, but this month, 19 people have contracted measles in North Carolina. The health department says the latest cases popped up in three different counties.
It's a rare virus, but this month, 19 people have contracted measles in North Carolina. The health department says the latest cases popped up in three different counties.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 5:02 PM EDT2013-05-01 21:02:13 GMT
As of an hour ago, he's officially off-duty. Winterville Police Chief Bill Wilkes began his retirement. He's spent 30 years in law enforcement, serving Winterville the last 16 years. Many gathered
As of an hour ago, he's officially off-duty. Winterville Police Chief Bill Wilkes began his retirement. He's spent 30 years in law enforcement, serving Winterville the last 16 years. Many gathered
Saturday, April 6 2013 9:05 PM EDT2013-04-07 01:05:01 GMT
With a new pope, comes the question of change in the Catholic Church. 9 on your Side sat down with one of our state's catholic leaders during his visit to St. Paul's Catholic Church in New Bern.
With a new pope, comes the question of change in the Catholic Church. 9 on your Side sat down with one of our state's catholic leaders during his visit to St. Paul's Catholic Church in New Bern.
