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
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.
Students at Durant Road Elementary start school year at temporary campus Abbotts Creek
"They need to fix the school to make it better for the students and the teachers."
Wilson courthouse shooting suspect addresses public during hearing as he faces 6 new charges
"This is not a reflection of who I am as a person," Abdul Mustafa said after the ruling.
Year-round students return to class in Wake Co.; Tools4School kicks off for teacher supplies
About 40,000 students returned to class Tuesday as Wake County schools kicked off the 2026-27 year-round school year.
Gov. Stein wants a study conducted on rising health care costs in NC, ways to make it affordable
The new commission will study rising health care costs in NC and recommend ways to make care more affordable.
Wake County Sheriff's Office hosts first Safe Faith conference in over 20 years
Thursday marks the event's first return since 2002.
Durham students learn about health, wellness with Carolina Panthers as part of 'Feel 100 Field Day'
About 200 third-grade students from Durham Public Schools took part in a "Feel 100 Field Day."
Youth suicide deaths drop nearly 11% after 988 rollout, as NC mother turns loss into advocacy
A new study finds youth suicide deaths dropped after the 988 hotline launched, while one NC mother turns her daughter's story into a mission to help others.