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.
Kinston city officials respond to four shootings in a span of two weeks, telling WITN what they are doing to protect the community.
First responders in New Bern took time out of their evenings Monday to show their community they appreciate them.
COVID-19 cases are still rising, cancelling events, parties, and plans and could potentially impact businesses that depend on the October Halloween sales.
Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic Presidential candidate, Joe Biden had one last chance to win the hearts of voters who haven’t cast their ballots yet.
Health leaders also say that the number of coronavirus cases related to religious gatherings have increased.
Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff held an early vote mobilization event Uptown and then headed over to an early voting sight at ECU where he talked to voters on the importance of casting your ballot early.
Earlier this week, a family got quite the scare when their father didn’t come home from his gym trip.
Governor Cooper said that the states hospitalizations are increasing, case numbers are increasing and there is more viral spread, but President Trump said the pandemic will end soon.
According to the North Carolina State Board of Elections, nearly 230,000 ballots were cast across the state as of 5:30 p.m.
Democratic Governor Roy Cooper and Republican Lt. Governor Dan Forest faced off in the Lone Gubernatorial Debate of the 2020 Election Cycle Wednesday night.
As temperatures outside continue to drop we are more likely to see an increase in bear sightings around the Eastern North Carolina area.
The American Red Cross sends help to these areas where there has been a disaster, and in order for them to continue to do that, they need more volunteers.
After an inmate died from COVID-19 at Greene Correctional Institution, some family members here in the East are now worried about their loved ones who are also behind bars at that facility.
The first Vice Presidential Debate wrapped up Wednesday night between Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate, Kamala Harris.
A lot of the bars in Eastern North Carolina with those outdoor spaces opened their doors right at 5:01pm Friday night but they had to stop serving alcohol at 11 pm in compliance with the alcohol curfew.
Community members came together Thursday night in Kinston, demanding change after an altercation that took place this past weekend.
Governor Roy Cooper is easing some restrictions in our state which means businesses that have been closed for almost 7 months, like bars, are finally able to reopen their doors.
A woman here in the East is being considered a local hero after saving a person’s life at a Food Lion grocery store.
An elementary school went on temporary lockdown after police say shots were fired nearby.
East Carolina University’s first home Football game of the season is Saturday but the stands won’t look near as full as they have in the past which means less traffic in the Greenville/Pitt County area.
Trailers are packed and drivers in Swansboro are making a trip down to Baldwin County Alabama, delivering supplies to Hurricane Sally victims.
Lara Trump was joined by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley and Diamond and Silk as they campaigned for Donald Trump and answered questions from attendees.
Another U.S. Senate debate wrapped up earlier Tuesday night, between incumbent Senator Thom Tillis and Democratic candidate Cal Cunningham.
Several areas along the coast have seen significant flooding, even though a tropical system hasn’t come through our area.
A new program will begin in 2021 at Chowan University, to help mold them for jobs in the future.
House Speaker Tim Moore was in Greenville Thursday because he claims that Pitt County House Democratic candidate, Brian Farkas signed a pledge to defund the police.
According to health leaders, it’s not very common for COVID-19 tests to get mixed up.
Tuesday, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services called for more leadership from our elected officials, to make sure North Carolinian’s are being respected and protected from COVID-19 at political rallies.
The first heated Senate Debate wrapped up Monday night between Senator Thom Tillis who is seeking his second-term, and Cal Cunningham.
John Paul II Catholic School in Greenville will now be able to rent out its athletics facilities to third parties on a limited basis after approval by the Greenville City Council.
From concerts, sporting events, birthday parties to even weddings, the coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on events all over the country, postponing saved dates or cancelling them all together.
A gym owner in our area was denied unemployment benefits because “the separation from work wasn’t due to COVID-19,” and now this denial is getting attention from the Lt. Governor’s Office.
One man here in the East is leaving Wednesday morning to head down to the devastation and offer a helping hand to the victims.
A 12-year-old from Eastern Carolina is headed back to Duke University Hospital to receive a new heart.
Washington City Council voted unanimously during a special meeting Wednesday night to name Mayor Pro Tem Donald Sadler as Washington's new mayor.
The Spirit of Chowan Award was given to a teacher Monday in Murfreesboro.
A man was taken down to the ground in an altercation with a deputy, but what led to this incident is unclear
The Martin County School District has partnered with Kids Read Now and their Book Bridge Program in order to help students read more.
A prayer vigil was held Friday night in honor of Cannon Hinnant, and to show support for the Hinnant family.
Farmers in several counties across our state will be received PPE to protect themselves and others from the continuing spread of the coronavirus.
A five-year-old boy who was shot to death last weekend in Wilson was laid to rest Thursday night.
One mother in East is keeping her sons memory alive while also bringing awareness to a very rare syndrome.
Another scam is causing issues in Eastern Carolina, trying to take money out of your pocket during a trying time.
A mother spoke to WITN about how she wasn’t informed, and some residents around Plymouth said they were completely unaware that Grace Filled Beginnings even had a coronavirus outbreak, let alone a death.
The Ryan's said they got an alert on their phones around 1:15 am early Tuesday morning, saying a tornado touched down and they needed to take cover.
Sheriff’s Lt. Wilson Muse says the call came in around 1:30 a.m. to a home on Highway 33 East, south of Princeville.
Popular restaurant owner reacts to alcohol curfew that starts Friday.
Two years later and a family still wants answers in the death of their beloved son.
The intersection of Evans Street and Reade Circle has been closed since February so work could progress on the Town Creek Culvert project.
Governor Roy Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen were joined by the Consulates General of Mexico and Guatemala, urging the LatinX communities to take preventive measures against COVID-19.