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
Book Crawl brings communities, store owners together to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day
Independent Bookstore Day is a nationwide celebration honoring locally owned bookstores and the communities that support them.
Fayetteville man turns himself in after deadly Blue Street shooting
He is currently being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center under no bond.
Fire displaces three from Cary home; minor injuries reported
First responders were called to a structure fire in the 100 block of Ethans Glen Court.
Crash in Fayetteville leaves woman dead, another injured
The Fayetteville Police Department's Traffic Unit is continuing to investigate the crash.
Raleigh leaders break ground on mixed-income promise community
A new mixed-income housing project aimed at preserving affordability is moving forward in southeast Raleigh.
Raleigh police chief announces strategy to address rise in violent crime
"We are part of this community just as this community is part of us. When we stand together, we are stronger and more effective."
Elections board approves rules for handling voters flagged as 'potential non-citizens' in 3-2 vote
The proposal would replace the current "presumptive non‑citizen" label with the term "potential non‑citizen."
Oil prices surge, concerns grow over gas and goods prices after threat to blockade Iranian ports
Higher fuel costs can make shipping more expensive, driving up prices for groceries, packages and other everyday goods.
Downtown Raleigh parking rates could increase under revised plan
At a town hall Thursday morning, officials outlined several proposed changes.
Wake County school system pushes for $25M budget increase but also millions in cuts
Leaders of the state's largest school district presented a proposed budget Tuesday as parents and educators rallied outside Wake County schools headquarters.