Tom George
Tom comes to ABC11 from Hawaii after working as the 9 p.m. nightly anchor at KITV4, the ABC affiliate in Honolulu. While in Hawaii, Tom began on the top-rated weekend AM show and also covered several major stories, including two volcanic eruptions.
Before that, Tom was a reporter and anchor for KTNV, the ABC affiliate in Las Vegas. While there, he was part of the team that covered the deadly 1 October shooting on the Vegas Strip.
Tom has also worked as a reporter for KOKH in Oklahoma City. His first station was WMAZ in Macon, Georgia, so he's excited to come full circle working back in the South.
Tom is originally from Columbia, Maryland, and is a proud Terp, graduating from the University of Maryland (during our ACC days, so he's glad to be in basketball country) While in college, he majored in Broadcast Journalism and also studied abroad in Barcelona, and has a minor in Spanish. He also interned for both WRC-TV in DC and NBC News' Washington Bureau. He loves to travel and also grew up partially in England.
Tom's excited to check out all the hikes and food in the Raleigh area, so say hello if you see him around!
Tom's Stories
Heat wave prompts warnings for pets and owners
Experts say both humans and animals need to stay hydrated and avoid peak temperatures during this extreme heat.
Manhunt ends after two men who escaped from jail in Vance Co. arrested in western NC
Michael Miles and Lishawn Knott were arrested in Asheville, Vance County Sheriff's Office says.
14-year-old face charges after man shot multiple times while breaking up fight dies in Durham
Officers said two teenagers were arguing when the man tried to intervene and was shot multiple times. He later died at the hospital.
Wake County approves nearly $2.3 billion budget with property tax hike
Wake County commissioners unanimously approved a budget that includes a property tax increase, raising concerns for residents amid a challenging economic climate.
Carolina Hurricanes superfan's museum-style collection spans a lifetime and growing
Stepping inside Jacob Emmons' home is like walking into a museum dedicated to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Pilot, passenger recovering after small plane crashes near Knightdale
A small plane crashed after striking several storage trailers at Raleigh East Airport and ended up in a ravine.
Wake County courthouse shooting raises safety concerns among attorneys
For those in the legal field, the shooting was both shocking and a reminder of potential risks.
NC woman charged with shooting 2 attorneys outside courthouse has history of lawsuits in Wake Co.
Woman accused of shooting two attorneys outside the Wake County Courthouse on Friday has a history of filing lawsuits, many of which were dismissed.
North Carolina House committee advances bill targeting data center impacts
A North Carolina House committee has advanced legislation aimed at regulating the ownership, funding and environmental impact of data centers.
WakeMed, Atrium merger draws community input at first public hearing
WakeMed officials held the first of several community meetings to gather public input on a proposed merger with Charlotte-based Atrium Health