Anthony Wilson
He joined the ABC11 Eyewitness News team in 1993. Before that, he was a reporter and substitute anchor for three years at WXII in Winston-Salem. While there, he won a Best Feature award from the Associated Press for "A Joyful Noise," his series of reports on gospel music in North Carolina.
Anthony's also worked as a reporter/producer for Florida Public Television. There, he covered the state legislature and filed a series of documentaries about the Miami riots, the "Official English" movement, the manufacture and marketing of assault weapons, homelessness in south Florida and other issues affecting the people living in that state.
He was the anchor/host for the National Public Radio weekly newsmagazine "Crossroads," newswriter for all-news radio station WINS in New York City, and an electronic media producer for the national communications office of the Episcopal Church, also in New York. While there, he traveled to South Africa to cover the enthronement of Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
He is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, former broadcast vice-president of the Triangle Association of Black Journalists, and lead instructor of NABJ's annual four-day short course for aspiring journalists at North Carolina A&T University in Greensboro, NC.
He's also working to develop more minority journalists through his participation in the Unity: Journalists of Color mentor program.
Anthony is a graduate of St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York.
He lives in Durham with his family.
Anthony's Stories
Durham representatives participate in Bring Your Legislator to School Day
Durham representatives Zack Hawkins and Ray Jeffers spent time inside several classrooms.
All girl NC robotics team prepares for world championship in Texas
The team is one of only six out of 77 teams in the state that qualified this year for the world championship competition.
Historic property in Chatham Co. draws dozens of buyers seeking investment opportunity
A place where "history meets opportunity."
UNC Board of Governors considering new admission standards
The minimum requirement that calls for SAT or ACT scores remains suspended, a policy caused by adjustments during the pandemic.
Marbles museum provides shelter from the rain, warm welcome to families
Dozens of families donned rain gear and umbrellas during Saturday morning's downpour to get inside Raleigh's Marbles Kids Museum.
North Carolina voters hit the ballots ahead of Primary Elections
Early voting for the March Primary is underway across North Carolina.
Grammy-winning couple proud to call Cary their home
A Cary couple is a two-time Grammy winner after the band Shakti won Best Global Music this year for its album "This Moment."
'Ain't Too Proud' Temptations actors tour Black History exhibit in Durham: 'It's very honoring'
The Broadway musical "Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations," will be at the DPAC through Sunday.
21st Annual Black History Month Parade kicks off in Durham
Hundreds welcomed the festive atmosphere along Fayetteville Street on what was a chilly morning.
'Really beautiful': NC History Museum celebrates African American Culture
"It's a wonderful occasion for folks to come and celebrate the best of African American history, art, and culture in our state."