Barbara Gibbs
Having covered all kinds of news, Barbara's passion is telling stories about the positive power of the human spirit. The Nashville Academy of Television Arts and Sciences awarded Barbara with an Emmy for best feature story for "Homeless Singers," a piece about three homeless men in Raleigh with a desire to be gospel singers. Barbara earned an Emmy nomination for a second feature, "Barbara Gibbs' Little Valentine," a story about a young boy in Spring Lake, NC, who touched her heart on Valentine's Day.
Some of Barbara's most moving experiences: traveling to Newtown, Connecticut, to interview a powerful woman, the mother of a first grader killed in the Sandy Hook school massacre, traveling to New York City with a Durham breast cancer survivor to meet "Good Morning America's" Robin Roberts. Barbara met a miracle family: a young mother with cystic fibrosis who survived giving birth and a double-lung transplant. She also had the honor of telling a soldier's story; local veterans in the homebuilding industry built a house for free for a triple amputee Iraq War soldier and his wife.
Barbara spent her early years in several states. Her family moved from Tennessee to Texas, then New Jersey, before returning home to family in the state she considers her second home, Alabama. She now considers North Carolina home.
Like every member of her family, Barbara attended Auburn University. She graduated with a BA degree in journalism (PR) and a minor in sociology.
Before coming to Raleigh, Barbara was the morning anchor and reporter at WTVQ in Lexington, Kentucky. She then moved to Virginia, where she co-anchored the 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts at WSLS-TV in Roanoke.
Barbara enjoys college football (WAR EAGLE), traveling, baking, and spending time with her husband and two precious doggies, Darcy and Lily.
Barbara's Stories
Raleigh woman shares eating disorder recovery journey, to speak at Wake County rally
A Raleigh woman shares her eating disorder recovery - and why her message matters.
Vicks VapoRub traces roots to North Carolina pharmacist's effort to help sick son
From a North Carolina cure to a global brand, Vicks VapoRub's Greensboro roots are still powering major growth today.
NC Made: A Bloody Mary born in a clothing store becomes a coast‑to‑coast brand
A Bloody Mary first mixed in a North Carolina clothing store is now a national brand.
Nash County man's quest to turn a local dip into a national sensation
Jammin Jay's Dip is available in four flavors, sold online and in multiple NC stores.
NC woman takes on the Dopey Challenge and run in all 4 races at Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Melissa Sledge is taking on the RunDisney "Dopey Challenge," which requires runners to complete all four races.
Take a road trip with ABC11's Barbara Gibbs to the 2026 Disney World Marathon Weekend
The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend enters its 33rd year.
NC native transforms passion into national business creating custom wood and acrylic gifts
Donna Clayton's living room now doubles as a home office, transformed to house her 1,000-pound laser cutter.
Candle company in Durham celebrates Black culture and storytelling through scents: NC Made
Bright Black has earned recognition from celebrities like Beyoncé and Michelle Obama.
NC doctor's fashionable way to connect with ALS patients featured in documentary film
Generous funding enables Dr. Richard Bedlack to use his unconventional approach.
House of Swank keeps customers smiling with its edgy and funny merchandise: 'Love the vibe here'
They churn out their products quickly and donate to charities and organizations.