Forrest Tucker is a News Reporter at WTVQ, having joined the station in June of 2023 as the weekend sports anchor and reporter after his tenure at WCBD in Charleston, South Carolina. His reporting spans a variety of themes, including construction and real estate, government and politics, and sports, reflecting his diverse interests in regional and world news. Tucker's work has been featured in FOX Carolina News, WCBD News 2 | Count on 2, WTVQ, WBTV, DARLINGTON FIREMAN RESCUE SQUAD, and WIS-TV.
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Charlotte, United States (Local)
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Forrest’s coverage leans toward local government, community-impact developments, and housing-related issues in Charlotte and nearby North Carolina counties. He appears most responsive to pitches with timely, on-the-ground angles tied to public decisions, neighborhood impacts, or budget and policy changes.
He often covers situations where residents, business owners, or officials are reacting to proposals or changes, so sources with direct firsthand insight into how a project or rule will affect daily life will likely be strongest. He also seems open to practical, human-interest angles when they connect to broader civic or development issues.
Given his local focus, pitches should stay centered on Charlotte and surrounding North Carolina communities.
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By: Forrest Tucker
On May 1, a 6,500 foot pump began transferring two million gallons of water from Rock Quarry Lake to Lake Lee everyday. The daily deposits help maintain water levels in each of the city's three man made lakes used for water service.
By: Forrest Tucker
“I said this is ridiculous and impossible. It shouldn't be happening.” Published May 18, 2026 at 1:41 PM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago
By: Forrest Tucker
Kmari Knotts is charged with first degree murder and four counts of assault with a deadly weapon from a shooting on March 22 in north Charlotte off Hucks Road.
By: Forrest Tucker
“I feel like it's important to support them.” Published May 24, 2026 at 9:45 PM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago
By: Forrest Tucker
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - After 200 American flags were vandalized at Salisbury Veteran’s Memorial Park last week, one local teen was worried about the possible impacts to his ancestor’s grave at a nearby veteran’s cemetery.
By: Forrest Tucker
In the Charlotte Motor Speedway infield, fans recalled a driver who was polarizing but honorable to everyone.
A county proposal that's in the early permitting stages would triple the current lifespan of the dump to 15 years as the area tries to keep up with rapid growth.
The video prompted a protest in downtown Shelby that was attended by dozens marching from the Earl Scruggs Center to the City's police headquarters and then City Hall.
By: Forrest Tucker
“No police officer has called me and asked how we're doing or nothing.” Published May 31, 2026 at 5:05 PM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago
By: Forrest Tucker
Residents in the Shelby said that trust between the community and law enforcement needs to be built back.
