Amber Lake
Reporter
Greenville, NC
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Amber joined the WITN News team in November 2019. She started as a Producer/MMJ and then moved to a full-time, nightside Reporter position.
Amber was born and raised in High Point, NC. She graduated from UNCG with a degree in Media Studies. She was a sports intern at Fox8 in High Point, NC while she was finishing her senior year of college, then went to WXII 12 and was there for a couple years. Amber moved down to Georgia to follow her dreams of becoming a reporter at 41NBC. She made her way back to NC, where she calls home, and loves the Greenville area.
When she isn’t working, you can find Amber running errands, or playing with her dogs.
If you have a story idea or just want to say hey, you can reach Amber Lake at amber.lake@witn.com.
The NAACP in Lenoir County says the police should not be the ones investigating their own officers in a controversial arrest caught on cellphone video this week.
A popular event returned to Greenville Thursday night. Bites on the Bridge held its first event back in November of 2020 and then returned, bringing food and fun to the area.
Pines Elementary School is closed because of these issues but this isn’t the first time they’ve had reports of this. And while the Superintendent says there’s no need for concern, some parents who have children enrolled at Pines, beg to differ.
City officials held a news conference Tuesday evening about the incident to answer any questions from the public and the media. Our Amber Lake was able to speak with the woman who urged the pizza place to call the police on Bruton.
As the number of people fully vaccinated rises each day, some areas around Eastern North Carolina prepare for more mass vaccination events while others, are dialing back on vaccine distribution.
A new business is opening up in Kinston, designed to offer a safe and fun place for people to go in order to relax and unwind and the person who’s opening the business is no stranger to the area.
The opening ceremony for the Wall That Heals started at 6p.m. Thursday, with a welcome speech from Farmville Mayor, John Moore and New Bern Mayor, Dana Outlaw.
The pandemic has obviously put a strain on a lot of activities but this group, Females in Action or FIA, is designed to not only get you active but help you grow as a woman and give you an escape from your everyday lives.
Although the BBQ Festival will take place this year, it will look a lot different.
Farmville town leaders adopted a new ordinance Monday night on how food trucks operate inside the town limits.
The Onslow County Board of Commissioners could potentially purchase a horse farm in the county and turn into a place with additional opportunities for recreational activities.
A man who went into cardiac arrest while running a 5K says he is alive today, all thanks to his wife who jumped in to perform CPR before first responders arrived.
Most businesses have been restricting customers from coming in their stores, which has reflected in their sales. But now that more people can be inside, some business owners say they have no where to go, but up.
More people are going to be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine a lot sooner than expected.
Bethel will have a Community Day event this coming weekend to provide a wide range of services to the area.
One school district in the east honored teachers and employees Wednesday afternoon, also naming an environmental science teacher at J.H. Rose High School as the Pitt County Teacher of the Year.
Governor Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that many businesses can increase capacity, and the curfew on alcohol sales will be lifted when the new executive order goes into effect, this Friday.
The United States could be getting another COVID-19 vaccine approved very soon.
A woman here in Eastern Carolina is out 1800 dollars tonight, after falling victim to an IRS scam.
Over a year later, organizations that were closed this time last year are able to celebrate a holiday where people are allowed back inside their establishment.
You may be familiar with the nationwide movement, but now Lasagna Love has made its way to Eastern North Carolina, serving people all over the area.
A well-known country star made her way to New Bern Friday night to put on an outdoor event for people in the area and organizers say this was a great way for people to get out of the house.
Gov. Cooper announced Thursday that the state is moving to vaccinate people in Group 4 with high-risk medical conditions or living in congregate living situations.
One local school system is reacting to the news that was announced Wednesday, about the potential for schools to reopen under Plan A and making adjustments to events that have been planned for their seniors.
The Pitt County confederate monument is set to relocate to private property in Chicod, but some residents aren't happy.
The CDC released new guidelines Monday saying if people 65 and older are fully vaccinated, they can visit inside their homes with their unvaccinated, healthy children and grandchildren without masks or social distancing.
The owner of Sup Dogs in Greenville says he’s changed his mind and will not require his employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but is encouraging it.
Beaufort County Commissioners voted Monday night to allow county employees the ability to carry a gun in many county buildings.
The rain didn’t stop customers Friday night from supporting local bars and taverns that have been closed almost an entire year.
Swansboro High School is now allowed to play their spring sports on Camp Lejeune’s base.
Bar owners have to start at 30% capacity, and restaurants and bars will be able to sell alcohol until 11 p.m.
The entire hospital has been working nonstop to make sure everyone is safe and healthy since the start of the pandemic.
Chip Laughinghouse will be remembered for how he treated people and the work he put into Eastern North Carolina.
A woman is alive today after a fiery crash that happened February 6th, and this is all thanks to the heroic actions of a complete stranger.
A section of N.C 41 near Trenton has been closed by NCDOT crews due to flooding.
As snow and ice continue to cover much of Texas and some of the southern states, you may have realized some impacts up here in Eastern North Carolina such as: higher gas prices and delayed COVID-19 vaccine shipments.
A local artist is making history one painting at a time with many of his pieces displayed in historic places and of prominent people.
A new study released on Valentines Day, by a group of researchers across the county, details seven coronavirus variants here in the United States.
Walgreens across the country have been distributing COVID-19 vaccines and now, the Walgreens in Ayden is joining in.
When it’s said that this is former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment, it’s a fact. But if you’re still unsure, a Political Science Professor at ECU was able to break down what exactly an impeachment is.
With more and more people getting their COVID-19 vaccine, it’s important to remember that even when you’re fully vaccinated you still have to take precautions.
Police say one man is facing charges after causing a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon, and investigators say they suspect the driver was under the influence.
In life sometimes you just have to roll with the punches, but at Title Boxing, quite a few front line essential workers are proving that in some cases in order to roll with the punches, you need to throw a few.
Pitt County commissioners unanimously voted Monday night to relocate the Pitt County confederate monument that sat in front of the Courthouse.
A major video game retailer is getting a lot of publicity in recent days as the price in their stock market shares go up and down.
Whether you think Eastern North Carolina will get snow or not, shoppers and the North Carolina Department of Transportation were preparing to make sure we are ready no matter what falls from the sky.
North Carolina has a very limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines coming to our state on Wednesday.
President Joe Biden signed an order today, reversing a policy that former President Donald Trump made, banning transgender individuals from serving in the military.
A traffic stop Friday night turned into a chase that got a little messy.
Grocery stores across the country are stepping up and opening their pharmacies for vaccine distribution. One of those, is in our area and will be getting vaccines soon.