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
Raleigh Convention Center gets a new name
City leaders unveiled the Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center on Thursday.
Durham Public Schools opens year with record-low teacher vacancies
DPS heads into the new school year with a record-low 58 teacher vacancies.
Wake schools work to improve student attendance
Wake County schools are launching new efforts to improve attendance as leaders work to reduce chronic absenteeism and keep students engaged in the classroom.
Cary grandmother, Green Card holder detained by ICE during check-in granted bond release
An immigration judge has ruled that Venkata Vasamsetty, who has a Green Card, can be released from federal custody on a $7,500 bond.
Child exploitation operation ends with 14 arrested, 68 charges filed in multi-agency takedown
According to investigators, the suspects ranged in age from 19 to 75.
Wake County trains school leaders on new safety protocol
WCPSS' annual SRO Summit focuses on school safety preparations ahead of the upcoming school year.
Staff Sgt. Michael Swinton: Family, friends and community members honor fallen NC soldier
Staff Sgt. Michael Swinton, a husband, father, and soldier, was remembered for his service to his country and devotion to his family.
GoRaleigh's R-Line to be suspended as ridership declines; city to study options
GoRaleigh said the suspension is temporary and starts on Sunday, Aug. 9.
Teachers, staff welcome Durham early college students back to start the new school year
More than 1,000 students returned to Durham Public Schools' comprehensive innovative high schools on Thursday.
Second power outage in a week frustrates Raleigh neighborhood after tree falls on Leesville Road
The tree came down early Friday, blocking part of Leesville Road near Worley Drive and damaging power lines.