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
Boo-Yah event in honor of Stuart Scott recognizes researcher fighting racial disparities in cancer
ABC11's Tamara Scott is his niece and got a special preview of the event. She learned more about the cancer research fund dedicated in his name.
Country Music Association tackles diversity ahead of CMA Awards
The highly anticipated award show is tonight.
ABC11's Tamara Scott previews CMA Awards from Nashville
The city is known for the best boots and the best drinks, but it is also a place where dreams come true.
Gov. Cooper gives update on conditions in western NC
Gov. Roy Cooper said 92 rescue teams from the federal government and several states are still working to get people to safety.
Election officials offers tips, warn of delays for western NC voters in wake of Helene
North Carolina election officials are working to try to ensure that voters affected by the powerful storm can still cast their ballots in the 2024 general election.
High temps and Tropical Storm Debby bring armyworms that destroy lawns
The insects tend to feast on Bermuda and fescue grass but have a wide appetite
Wake County welcomes back students as some schools experience bus delays
Approximately 46 schools saw some bus delays, but that's an improvement on previous years and the district expects things to continue to improve.
Teachers prepare for the first day of school as WCPSS sees 98% staffing in classrooms
"I am so thrilled. I am so ready, but also so nervous,"
New Raleigh Police traffic unit responds to 358 crashes in its first few weeks
If you get into a car crash in Raleigh, and nobody is injured, a police officer may not respond to your emergency call.
NC State welcomes thousands of new students on move-in day
Thursday was an exciting day at NC State University as move-in day brought new faces and thousands of students joining the 2028 class.