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
Candle company is NC Made in Durham, turns creativity into a hands-on experience
Shoppers can buy candles and make their own.
Holly Springs family's Halloween display nears $1 million for St. Jude
A Holly Springs family's Halloween display is doing more than giving neighbors a fright - it's helping save lives.
Wake County Animal Center offers discount on dogs, cats adoptions in October
All adoptable pets come spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.
Raleigh's Trophy Brewing releases special 'Most Courageous' beer to support breast cancer patients
A Raleigh brewery is giving back during Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a special beer designed to make a difference.
Local theater company proves age is just a number with 'Guys and Dolls, Senior'
A new Triangle theater company is proving age ain't nothing but a number, especially on the Broadway stage.
Rescue dog brings joy and comfort to UNC Chapel Hill students
Students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are finding stress relief and joy thanks to an unlikely campus celebrity.
NC Made: Durham's Cocoa Cinnamon blends heritage, community and coffee
The shop has grown into a beloved community gathering space, blending cultural heritage, sustainability, and local pride.
N.C. Made: Ukrainian refugee builds snack business after resettling in Raleigh
What started as a mother's mission to feed her children healthy food has turned into Arti Bar.
Singles Pitch Night returns to Raleigh
The event will be held on Sunday at Junction West
Musician Marcus Anderson goes viral after plane performance on delayed flight: 'Just incredible'
The Grammy-nominated saxophonist Marcus Anderson says the moment has opened new doors.