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
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
Durham budget proposes no property tax hike, but small raises for city workers
Calling it an "impossible deck of cards," Durham Mayor Leo Williams says the city has a lot of work to do as workers leave frustrated.
NC families look for relief on record hot day; temperatures expected in 90s for a few days
With more extreme heat expected in the coming days, everyone is urged to take steps to stay safe outdoors.
Deal reached on NC's long-awaited state budget, less than 2 weeks after educators rally
The agreement aims to provide significant raises for teachers and law enforcement, and includes a drop in personal income-tax rates.
Vulture swarms in NC neighborhood escalates to town lawsuit against couple in Hillsborough
"I don't know what. I'm supposed to do. Tell the vultures that this is a No feed zone."
Schools, universities in NC monitoring for potential impacts from Canvas data breach
Wake County Public Schools temporarily disables access to Canvas due to a cybersecurity-related message.
6 hurt after collision between trailer, Amtrak train in Cary
The crash closed a section of NE Maynard Road for more than seven hours.
Wake County school board passes budget with $10M in budget cuts
Those difficult decisions included positions such as literacy coaches, assistant principal positions, and some support staff.
Wake County commissioners delay vote on WakeMed-Atrium deal
The Wake County Board of Commissioners placed a pause on what could become a multibillion-dollar restructuring of health care in the county.