Amanda Lamb

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Reporter

Professional Experience:
1994 to present: crime reporter, WRAL-TV; 1991 to 1994: reporter, WMTW-TV, Portland, Maine; 1989 to 1991: anchor/reporter, WPDE-TV, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; 1989: reporter, WCOJ Radio, West Chester, Penn.

In addition to reporting for WRAL, Amanda Lamb is a published author. Her first book, “Smotherhood" – a collection of edgy, humorous, nonfiction essays about parenting in the 21st century – was published by Globe Pequot in August 2007. Her second book, "Deadly Dose," is due in June from the Berkley Group, a division of Penguin Putnam. The true-crime book gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at a Raleigh homicide investigation. Amanda is currently working on another installment of “Smotherhood.” For more on her writing, or to read her blog, go to www.alambauthor.com.

News Philosophy:
"The universe is made up of stories, not of atoms." – Muriel Rukeyser

My goal is to cover crime stories in an accurate and timely manner. But maybe even more importantly, I am committed to handling the victims of violent crimes and their families with extreme sensitivity. I have been profoundly touched over the past few years by the people who I have met while covering their tragedies – the loss of a child, a parent, a spouse. Although some may see the stories I cover as depressing, I see them as an opportunity to show the public how even in the depths of despair there is always some glimmer of hope and humanity that allows us to better understand these situations. I am honored to be invited into the homes and the hearts of the people I interview.

Education:
Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology, 1988, Duke University, Durham, N.C.; Master of Science in Journalism, 1989, Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill.

Birthplace:
Bryn Mawr, Penn.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement:
Writing, fitness

Favorite Books & Movies:
David Sedaris

Likes Best About North Carolina:
The people and the weather.

Most Memorable Assignments:
Highlights include: Covering the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf states, scuba diving with sharks at the North Carolina Aquarium in Manteo, skydiving and covering the move of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.