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
Apex approves study on future of downtown fire station: 'We want to honor the history'
The discussion drew a packed crowd at a Town Council meeting, where longtime firefighters urged leaders to preserve the legacy of Station No. 1 in downtown Apex.
Rocky Mount city council rejects utility shutoff moratorium
Rocky Mount voted against relief on utility disconnections despite residents' concerns about the city's billing practices and the recent deaths of three people.
Rocky Mount deaths raise concerns over town's utility payment policy
Relatives of the family said the home's electricity had been shut off days before the three were found.
Johnston County defeats Kentucky 2-0 in Little League Softball World Series final
Johnston County Little League 12U defeats Kentucky 2-0 in the Little League Softball World Series on Sunday
Lawmakers decide not to vote on bill that would affect hemp industry
Businesses in the hemp industry are urging lawmakers to reconsider a proposal they say could threaten their livelihoods, while supporters argue the measure is necessary to protect public safety.
Teen, 3 adults injured when neighborhood cookout ends in shooting in Wake County, sheriff says
All were taken to WakeMed with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, the Wake County Sheriff's Office said.
In Raleigh, hemp businesses rally against House Bill 328
Hemp business owners from across North Carolina say the proposed legislation would effectively ban many hemp products and devastate NC's industry.
Raleigh eases water restrictions after lake levels improve from recent rainfalls
Recent rainfall has helped improve water supplies in the Triangle, prompting Raleigh to ease water restrictions starting Monday, Aug. 3.
Shots fired into Wingstop on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh: 'Anyone could have got hit'
Police say someone pulled up in a car and fired off multiple rounds, hitting a Wingstop restaurant and damaging some cars on New Bern Avenue.
Man killed after tree crashes into Wake County home during severe storms
"It's just awful. My prayers are with the family," neighbor Christina Urban said.