Tamara Scott
Tamara is originally from Raleigh and is happy to be back home reporting in the community that raised her.
Before her full circle moment of coming to work at the station she grew up watching, she first headed down to ENC to earn a Bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Hispanic Studies at ECU.
When she graduated in 2016 she got her first job in TV news at a local station in Greenville the CBS affiliate WNCT.
There she covered presidential rallies, Hurricane Matthew's devastating flooding and several nationally reported stories.
After two years, Tamara then headed north to report in Hampton Roads, Virginia.
During her three years at the NBC affiliate WAVY, she earned several Emmy nominations and won her first Emmy for the work she did reporting on the Virginia Beach mass shooting.
She interviewed then presidential candidate Joe Biden, several other local politicians and leaders.
She also co-produced a lifestyle segment called Jar Journeys where she went on adventure throughout the community reporting on affordable activities available to the 757 community.
Tamara is overjoyed to be back home.
When she is not on air she loves to spend time with her family. She is a wiz at Disney trivia and Marvel movies.
She loves to try new restaurants and get to know people in the community.
She is excited to be home to tell impactful stories. Feel free to reach out to her on social media.
Tamara's Stories
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WCPSS Board takes up issue of gun storage safety, holding parents accountable
The resolution plan will include consequences for parents if a child gets hold of a firearm.
Beyonce's country song '16 Carriages' on Cowboy Carter LP features NC artist Gavin Williams
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Fayetteville Street sits at heart of Downtown Raleigh Alliance plans to revitalize the City of Oaks
A plan to revitalize Raleigh's downtown core was brought to city leaders for the first time Tuesday.
Downtown Raleigh Alliance wants to make Fayetteville Street the new main street
DRA and the City of Raleigh announced Thursday the first set of recommendations for the Downtown Raleigh Economic Development Strategy.
Educators rally over pay dispute that closed 12 Durham schools
The teachers' union is calling for the restoration of everyone's years of experience and no pay cuts.
Durham Public Schools employees air grievances to school board over pay issue
Board members and Superintendent Mubenga listened for more than an hour on the issue of pay discrepancies.
Blood donors step up, give the gift of life during ABC11 Together Blood Drive 2024
Every two seconds, a need for blood arises in the United States, a critical demand that the American Red Cross strives to meet.
Hospitals implement masking, visitor policies as respiratory illnesses rise in Triangle
The new policies are part of an effort to slow the spread of respiratory illnesses.
Airport officials prepare for possible record-breaking holiday travel at RDU
RDU expects at least 54,000 passengers to pass through for the 2023 holiday season.