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
Drive-through testing returns to Wake County as illness spread increases after holiday gatherings
It can be difficult to tell between the symptoms of flu and COVID-19, but this new testing center will offer tests for both with the same nasal swab.
Moore County generator business working to help community
While Duke Energy works to restore power, a local business has been working hard to help their community.
NC Soldier who lost leg in Iraq gifted new home in Harnett County: Operation Homecoming
A soldier who lost a leg in an explosion in Iraq got the keys to a new home Thursday thanks to Operation: Coming Home.
Governor Cooper tours Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina
September is hunger action month, an initiative to help inspire people to take action and raise awareness and help people experiencing food insecurity.
Wake County Commissioners approve new plan and funding to combat opioid addiction
The opioid epidemic has touched many families and Wake County has approved a new plan to improve prevention and treatment.
Thousands of travelers arrive back at RDU after Labor Day weekend trips
Flights from all over the world made their way back to the capital city today, most without a delay or cancellation
Coach K honored for his legendary work with Duke with the prestigious Long Leaf Pine award
Governor Cooper joined by Duke University president Vincent Price and senator Dan Blue, honored Coach K for his legendary work with Duke with the prestigious Long Leaf Pine award.
Wake County child hit by a car while walking to school Monday morning
Wake County Public Schools said the child was walking to Wildwood Forest Elementary School when they crossed the road and were hit.
Durham Human Services hold vaccine clinics ahead of start of school
Thursday in Durham, health leaders made it easy for families to get up to date with their students' vaccines ahead of the new school year by going down to the Human Services Building to get their shots.
Ned Byrd murder arrest: One of the men arrested in western NC now charged in killing of Wake deputy
Arturo Marin-Sotelo, 29, is charged with the murder of Wake County deputy Ned Byrd. Authorities say more arrests are expected.