Andrew Barnett
Digital Content Producer
Charlotte, NC
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Andrew Barnett is a young writer from Alabama. A lifetime music lover and enthusiast. He has been writing for years and has published several places ranging from AllHipHop.com to Raycom Media’s Digital Hub. Andrew now writes for Charlotte CBS affiliate WBTV. He writes about any and everything, from news and politics to music and sports, and is a lover of research and learning.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2022 at 6:15 AM EST
|By Andrew Barnett
The former NFL MVP, Heisman Trophy winner and NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year holds many records for the Carolina Panthers.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2021 at 3:26 PM EST
|By Andrew Barnett
In Newton’s nine seasons with the Panthers, he threw for 29,041 yards and 182 touchdowns, and ran for 58 touchdowns.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2021 at 7:05 PM EST
|By Andrew Barnett
In Newton’s nine seasons with the Panthers, he threw for 29,041 yards and 182 touchdowns, and ran for 58 touchdowns.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2021 at 7:09 PM EDT
|By Andrew Barnett
The report says five of the 15 complaint allegations were substantiated resulting in deficiencies.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2021 at 7:52 PM EDT
|By Amanda Alvarado and Andrew Barnett
Nearly 200 Notre Dame students and faculty members signed an open letter to the school’s Campus Dining division opposing the proposed addition to its dining services.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2021 at 6:13 PM EDT
|By Andrew Barnett
South Carolina U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham says he will ‘go to war’ for Chick-fil-A’s principles after he heard that some Notre Dame students wanted to keep the fast-food chain away from their campus.
Updated: May. 12, 2021 at 1:48 PM EDT
|By Andrew Barnett
Public figures and elected officials have pleaded with people not to panic with buying or in many cases hoarding gas which could create a fuel shortage.
Updated: May. 4, 2021 at 5:42 PM EDT
|By The Associated Press and Andrew Barnett
The IOC also said that slogans such as “Black Lives Matter” will not be allowed on athlete apparel at Olympic venues, though it approved using the words “peace,” “respect,” “solidarity,” “inclusion” and “equality” on T-shirts.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2021 at 9:40 PM EDT
|By Andrew Barnett
Williams led UNC to three NCAA championships and is retiring with 903 wins as a college basketball head coach. He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007.
Updated: Mar. 26, 2021 at 1:29 PM EDT
|By Andrew Barnett
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says the purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes are tax deductible medical expenses.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 6:28 PM EST
|By Andrew Barnett
Officials say Trooper James Montgomery, better known as “Brent,” of Troop C District 4 - Vance County has been in intensive care for the last 12 days at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill battling the virus.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2021 at 5:11 PM EST
|By Andrew Barnett
On Feb. 13, CBP officers in Cincinnati intercepted the smuggled drugs in a shipment of cereal coming from South America. The shipment contained about 44 pounds of cocaine-coated corn flakes, which could have a street value of up to $2,822,400.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2021 at 11:02 PM EST
|By Andrew Barnett
Former Carolina Panthers head coach and current Washington head coach Ron Rivera is now cancer free, his daughter announced Thursday.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2020 at 11:03 PM EST
|By Andrew Barnett
Thomas Davis, one of the Carolina Panthers’ greatest linebackers who spent 14 seasons with the team, says he is retiring at the end of the season, ending a 16-year NFL career.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2020 at 4:46 PM EST
|By Andrew Barnett
FBI Agents and local law enforcement believe the robber is responsible for at least 16 bank robberies in Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2020 at 11:51 PM EST
|By Andrew Barnett
Charlotte native and Grammy-nominated artist DaBaby turned a parking lot into an outdoor restaurant to help feed the homeless community and all those in need on Thanksgiving.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2020 at 6:18 PM EDT
|By Andrew Barnett
The founder of The Jelly Belly jelly beans is giving away one of his candy factories as part of a nationwide treasure hunt.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2020 at 12:18 AM EDT
|By Andrew Barnett
Former Carolina Panthers head coach and current Washington head coach Ron Rivera has been diagnosed with cancer, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2020 at 3:40 PM EDT
|By Andrew Barnett
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake has been the strongest of eight aftershocks reported since Sunday’s 5.1 near Sparta, North Carolina.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2020 at 5:51 PM EDT
|By Andrew Barnett
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been elected as a first-ballot inductee in the 2021 NASCAR Hall of Fame class.
Updated: May. 7, 2020 at 8:25 PM EDT
|By Andrew Barnett
The Carolina Panthers will start their season facing the Las Vegas Raiders at Bank of America Stadium.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2020 at 8:47 PM EDT
|By Andrew Barnett
Busch is making a special offer to couples whose weddings were put on ice due to the coronavirus pandemic - a year of free beer.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2020 at 4:22 PM EDT
|By Andrew Barnett
Christian McCaffrey has signed a four-year extension with the Carolina Panthers in a deal that makes him the highest-paid running back in NFL history, according to multiple reports.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2020 at 4:15 PM EDT
|By Andrew Barnett
A young girl who was ordered by a doctor to self-quarantine, purposely coughed on police officers in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2020 at 3:26 PM EDT
|By Andrew Barnett
The Carolina Panthers have released quarterback Cam Newton after nine seasons, the team announced Tuesday
Updated: Mar. 6, 2020 at 8:38 PM EST
|By Andrew Barnett
President Donald Trump announced Friday night that North Carolina congressman Mark Meadows will be the new White House chief of staff.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2020 at 10:00 PM EST
|By Andrew Barnett
The Carolina Panthers announced Thursday that they have mutually agreed to part ways with tight end Greg Olsen.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2020 at 3:57 PM EST
|By Andrew Barnett
John Andretti, a longtime NASCAR and IndyCar driver, has passed away at age 56 after a long battle with colon cancer.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2020 at 5:30 PM EST
|By Andrew Barnett
Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is giving a Marine of 30 years a trip to Miami to enjoy a full Super Bowl experience.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2020 at 12:42 AM EST
|By Andrew Barnett
In a tweet from Panthers Twitter account, Kuechly revealed his decision to retire in a heartfelt announcement.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2020 at 8:03 PM EST
|By Andrew Barnett
On Monday, Jan. 6, he posted a message to Instagram regarding the Miami incident.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2020 at 6:44 PM EST
|By Andrew Barnett
NBA legend and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan was among many sports figures who reacted to the death of former NBA Commissioner David Stern on Wednesday.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2019 at 11:03 PM EST
|By Andrew Barnett
A cat that was found by a volunteer at the Humane Society of Rowan County has garnered national attention for her striking resemblance to the Star Wars character “Baby Yoda.”
Updated: Nov. 27, 2019 at 7:26 PM EST
|By Andrew Barnett
There was no text or caption to go along with the picture, but there were plenty of replies.
JEEP WATCH 2019: Jeep that gained fame during Hurricane Dorian to appear at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Updated: Oct. 10, 2019 at 7:17 PM EDT
|By Andrew Barnett
The red Jeep that became an internet meme after it got stuck near the waters of Myrtle Beach during Hurricane Dorian, will appear at Charlotte Motor Speedway this month.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2019 at 4:14 PM EDT
|By Andrew Barnett
Officer Jones suggested that Darius arrest Officer Costner, to get some practice in. Darius followed Officer Jones’s orders and placed Officer Costner under arrest.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2019 at 9:04 PM EDT
|By Andrew Barnett
The study says women are facing a surplus of men who don’t have stable careers or incomes. Researchers say marriage is still based on love, but it’s also a big economic decision.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2019 at 9:18 PM EDT
|By Andrew Barnett
A new survey shows that 30-40 percent of Millennials and Gen Zers don’t wear deodorant or antiperspirant on a regular basis.
Updated: May. 1, 2019 at 2:14 AM EDT
|By Andrew Barnett
Nearing the end of the Spring semester, two people lost their lives and four others were seriously injured on the UNC Charlotte’s campus. The city of Charlotte mourned as a community.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2019 at 1:17 AM EST
|By Andrew Barnett
Team LeBron rallied back from a double-digit deficit and defeated Team Giannis 178-164 as the NBA’s best and most famous stars played in the 2019 NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte at the Spectrum Center Sunday night.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2019 at 1:28 PM EST
|By Andrew Barnett
For years, the shredded gum’s pouch has featured a big muscle-bound man, but the company says it’s excited to introduce their newest female character to the world.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2018 at 8:30 AM EST
|By Andrew Barnett
According to the FDA (United States Food and Drug Administration), Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited is voluntarily recalling two lots of Losartan potassium tablets,
Updated: Nov. 8, 2018 at 11:14 PM EST
|By Andrew Barnett
Panthers Quarterback Cam Newton wore black and gold cleats with the words “Stronger than Hate” printed on them multiple times. The cleats also had the words “Hatred can’t weaken a city of steel” and the Star of David displayed on them.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2018 at 12:26 AM EDT
|By WBTV Web Staff and Andrew Barnett
Susan Westwood, 51, voluntarily turned herself in to the Sunset Beach, North Carolina Police Department Saturday.