Amber Rupinta - Anchor at ABC11 WTVD
Amber Rupinta anchors the noon and 4 p.m. newscasts on ABC11 Eyewitness News. She is also a meteorologist and reports on various stories throughout the Triangle. Amber joined ABC11 in February 2004 spending the next five years as the weekend morning co-anchor followed by eight years as an early riser for ABC11 Eyewitness News This Morning before moving to the evening team.

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
Valentine's Day Cupid Crew delivers love to thousands of seniors in Central NC: 'Faces lit up'
The Cupid Crew handed out more than 2,000 roses and cards across the Triangle.
Valentine Surprise: Triangle nonprofit Mom Wishing Widows Well set to deliver hundreds of bouquets
A special delivery is in the works this Valentine's Day for hundreds of unsuspecting recipients in the Triangle.
U.S. Attorney Michael Easley Jr. stepping down after more than 3 years in eastern North Carolina
"It has been the highest honor to serve as a federal prosecutor for eastern North Carolina," Easley said.
UNC Charlotte chemistry professor develops solution to 'forever chemicals' in water
Dr. Jordan Poler, a chemistry professor at UNC Charlotte has spent years working on a sustainable solution.
Record $50 million gift to Duke Health will transform cancer treatment in NC
The "historic gift" will be used to develop a proton beam therapy center, which is a cutting-edge cancer treatment facility.
Trump proposes 'getting rid of FEMA' during WNC visit with families impacted by Helene
During his visit on Friday, President Trump took aim at FEMA, saying the agency has been a very big disappointment.
Dr. Betsey Tilson steps down as North Carolina's State Health Director after nearly 8 years
"It's an incredible privilege and honor to really have the ability to serve the people in North Carolina in so many different ways," Tilson said.
Beloved Bat Dog Ripken mourned by fans 'worldwide,' owner says
"It's been worldwide. I've had somebody message me from Italy and say, we used to watch videos every Sunday."
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic & Mounjaro could help curb addiction, studies suggest
Recent studies show medications like Ozempic, originally designed for type 2 diabetes and weight loss, may help people struggling with addiction.
Thousands of Wake County Students Compete in DECA Event at Raleigh Convention Center
More than 2,600 students from 21 Wake County high schools competed in 18 events during the District 3 competition.