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.
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In wave 1, North Carolina will receive 124,500 doses of the pediatric Pfizer vaccine, which is said to be a lesser dose than what adults get.
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The Community Health and Resource Fair is at the Holly Hill Church in Greenville from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
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Wildwood Park will be open to the public starting Saturday with an event happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Two survivors spoke about their struggles and triumphs, saying a diagnosis doesn't have to be a death sentence.
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Pitt County could potentially see a new data center facility installed near Belvoir Elementary School.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and local advocates say since the pandemic started, the number of cases has tripled.
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The lights are in support of law enforcement and specifically the deputies that responded to the shooting on Crooked Run Drive on Oct. 1st.
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A popular late-night transportation service used by college students isn’t being offered anymore and some believe it could potentially cause some issues in Greenville.
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There’s a lot to look forward to at the Lenoir County Fair this year, which is celebrating its 66th year.
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The decision passed in a 5-2 vote Monday night during a school board meeting.
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Pitt County Schools will continue to require masks when inside buildings and on buses.
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Lynn Keel was accused of killing his wife, Diana Keel, back in 2019.
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Some of the items stolen were found in a field near the homes and at least one of the suspects was taken into custody, but lingering fears remain in the neighborhood.
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Non-profit business Awaken Coffee will be opening in Greenville, giving people with special needs an opportunity for employment.
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Sharpe served more than 26 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit in Pitt County.
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Vidant Health partnered with the Pitt County Coalition on Substance Use to hold a virtual event Thursday night.
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The group rode through Farmville and Greenville to memorialize and celebrate the lives of those who serve in emergency medical services.
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The Pitt County Fair returned Tuesday, opening its doors to the public for the first time since before the pandemic.
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Affinity Health Partners already runs Washington Regional Medical Center in Plymouth, as well as the Plymouth Primary Care Clinic.
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All school systems that spoke to WITN say they will only test students with the consent of the parent.
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Some agree with the removal and don’t think it should be put back up. Others have rallied to have it re-erected.
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New Bern is preparing for multiple events this weekend to honor those who lost their lives during 9/11.
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DHHS says clusters among school sports teams accounted for 45 percent of all clusters in the state's middle and high schools.
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Masks will now be required in Onslow County Schools.
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The need for bus drivers across the nation remains a major issue and school systems here in the East are dealing with these problems as well.
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After 20 years of fighting, the war in Afghanistan is over after the last American soldier left the area, ending the mission in Kabul.
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Onslow Memorial Hospital is having trouble with increased demand. So some community members got together to thank health care workers for working tirelessly during the pandemic.
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There’s a therapy being used across our state for people who recently tested positive for COVID-19 and it’s a treatment option that has been around for months and it could be offered at a hospital near you.
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Onslow County has seen six deaths and 1,404 new cases in the past week.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are now urging all pregnant women to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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House Speaker Tim Moore said his plan will better protect businesses and law enforcement from violence and property damage.
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House Republicans sent a letter to hospitals across our state, one of which was Vidant Health, urging them to reconsider the mandatory vaccine mandate.
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The Beaufort County Animal Shelter is completely full, making it difficult to take in any more rescues.
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The rain didn’t stop one city from participating in National Night Out.
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As COVID-19 cases continue to slowly climb, health officials and politicians nationwide sound the alarm on getting the vaccine.
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The last Concert on the Common event took place Thursday night, adding something a little extra to the festivities.
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After having to cancel last year because the pandemic, teams are getting ready for the 2021 Little league softball World Series that’s being hosted for the first time in Greenville.
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Vernon Park Mall in Kinston has been sold for $2.7 million.
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The American Red Cross is in severe need of blood donations and as more and more people are starting to hit the road again since the pandemic, that means more accidents are happening, making the need for donations even greater.
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This week we shine the Pepsi Sports Spotlight on a special athlete and team from right here in Greenville.
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A group of people attended the Pitt County Commissioner meeting Monday night to rally against the commissioners for removing the monument, saying it shouldn’t have been taken down to begin with.
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A community is coming together in one Eastern Carolina town to help a family who makes it their goal to help others.
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With 40% of Pitt county fully vaccinated against COVID-19, there’s light at the end of the tunnel.
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The Concert on the Common series returned to Greenville for its mid-week entertainment.
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We are just a few short days away from Independence Day which means a lot of people are starting to head to the coast for the holiday weekend.
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A School of Social Work professor at ECU, Monte Miller, made a post on Juneteenth, offending lots of people on social media as well as coworkers and students who are in the department.
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What this means for transgender students is that they can now use the bathroom at school that they identify with, adding more inclusivity among schools and students.
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When you think of ticks, you think of them attacking your dogs and maybe even your cats, but did you know that horses can also have these annoying insects latched onto them? Well a local veterinarian explained what you can do to protect your pets.
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Emerald Isle is celebrating Pride Month with it’s first ever event happening Saturday, organized by a ten year old.
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New Bern Police Chief Patrick Gallagher held a round table discussion with the Duffyfield community Thursday, to talk about how policing should look in their community.