Amber Rupinta
Some of the more prominent stories Amber has covered for ABC11 include Presidential candidates Donald Trump as well as Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton battling for N.C. voters, various hurricanes, a terrorist attack at UNC-CH, the Conagra plant explosion, and the Carthage nursing home massacre that left 8 people dead.
Prior to WTVD, Amber worked for WCAU, the NBC affiliate in Philadelphia, and WHAG in Hagerstown, MD. She began her career behind the scenes at WJZ in Baltimore before becoming a reporter on the Baltimore Sun High School Sports Show.
Amber is no stranger to the Carolinas having spent several years growing up on the Cherokee Indian Reservation. She is one of 8 children and a "military brat" who spent her childhood in interesting places all over the U.S. Amber's father joined the U.S. Navy to immigrate to America from the Philippines.
She is a member of the Asian-American Journalists Association, the National Weather Association and a graduate of Towson University. In 2016, she completed Mississippi State's Meteorology Certificate program and earned a graduate certificate in Technology and Communication from UNC Chapel Hill. In August 2017, she earned a second BS in Geoscience from MSU.
Amber, her husband, and two sons live in Raleigh.
Amber's Stories
Triangle woman honors late brother with nationwide Day of Good on April 15
Communities across the country are coming together this week for a "Day of Good" -- all in honor of a life lost in the Triangle.
Wake County native Nikel Rodgers shatters JUCO record with 17 3-pointers in a game
East Wake grad Nikel Rodgers is getting noticed after scoring 54 points for Guilford Technical Community College.
NC State friendship turns into thriving brand featured at RDU Airport
Megan Fowler and Amanda Pearlswig launched Brooks Designs Co. while they were still in college.
Apex Prom Shoppe hosts sensory-friendly boutique experience for Governor Morehead students
Pop-up volunteer-run Apex Prom Shoppe is holding a special experience for students at Governor Morehead School for the Blind in Raleigh.
Breeze Airways partners with Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina to help grant more wishes
Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina and Breeze Airways are teaming up to help local children's wishes take flight.
Apex Prom Shoppe returns, offers free dresses and accessories to help teens shine on prom night
Prom season is approaching, and the Prom Shoppe at Apex United Methodist Church is again helping teens attend the big night at no cost.
NC Made: Raleigh jewelry brand AnnaBanana grows from UNC dorm room to statewide success
As part of its ongoing spotlight on North Carolina-made products, ABC11 is highlighting Raleigh-based jewelry brand AnnaBanana.
NC artist turns state pride into watercolor and digital art
After leaving her role as a high school Spanish teacher to care for her three children, Amber Newton fully embraced her creative work.
Pro 3:5 Sports Academy opens new multimillion-dollar facility in Raleigh
The high-tech building more than doubles the academy's size, creating room for more sports, more kids, and more programs such as camps and leagues.
From local cucumbers to store shelves: Kyookz Pickles made fresh in Durham
ABC11 is highlighting North Carolina-made products, with a spotlight on Triangle-based company Kyookz, known for its handcrafted pickles.