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
Flooded homes, cars frustrate people living in Wilson neighborhood: 'I'm so tired'
"We have to throw everything out. This is my third time doing this."
NC House passes bill to allow concealed carry without permit but pushback likely
The GOP-backed legislation faces a likely veto from Democratic Gov. Josh Stein, as well as pushback from a handful of Republicans
New Food Vendors and The Soccer Tournament 2025 returns to North Carolina
TST has drawn more than 70,000 fan for the competition and it is expected to welcome its largest crowds yet in 2025.
Hurricanes and Panthers in 2025 NHL Eastern Conference Finals: Games schedule
The series starts Tuesday, May 20 in Raleigh at the Lenovo Center.
How to score tickets for Carolina Hurricanes Eastern Conference Finals games
The Carolina Hurricanes are in the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals, but fans can only get tickets online.
Raleigh tailor explains history of Dandyism and 'Tailoring Black Style' theme of Met Gala 2025
"Dandyism is that intersectionality between----- you know, class, acceptance, and verbal code switching."
Families of drowning victims gather for remembrance at Jordan Lake
Families from across the Triangle, who have lost loved ones on a lake came together to honor their memory.
As May REAL ID deadline looms, lines across central NC grow
Starting May 7, federal agencies will start to require a REAL ID, U.S. passport or another federally-approved identification to board commercial flights and enter federal buildings.
Moms Demand Action call to action against NC concealed carry gun bills
It was a busy day for the moms and students in Raleigh as they spoke out against two bills working their way through the house and the senate.
Garner Police warn of car break-ins following early morning car chase, crash
Two teens are facing charges after a chase and crash. Garner Police are still looking for a third juvenile suspect.