Brent Campbell

Winston-Salem Bureau Chief/Reporter

Brent Campbell is FOX8's Winston-Salem Bureau Chief and a Piedmont native who grew up in the Davie County seat of Mocksville.

Brent began his career at WPDE-TV in Myrtle Beach as a general assignment reporter and in his four years there he moved through the ranks to anchoring the morning and noon news, while doing entertainment reporting. In South Carolina Brent was recognized by the South Carolina Educators Association for outstanding reporting in education. He also received a South Carolina Associated Press award for feature reporting.

Brent came back home to the Piedmont and the station where he interned to join the FOX8 staff as the Winston-Salem Bureau Chief in 1999. In his time covering the Western Piedmont, Brent has joined many community groups. The Winston-Salem Jaycees named him one of 2004's Outstanding Young Leaders.

In 2010, Brent was honored with an Emmy nomination in the category of General Assignment Reporting.

Brent was a cheerleader at Appalachian State University and graduated with a communications degree in 1995.

Brent enjoys hiking, camping and spending time with his two dogs -- a golden retriever named Jake and a Siberian husky named Sydney -- on an afternoon hike.

In the free time he has left, he hasn't given up cheerleading. He's the head coach at Wake Forest University.

Recent Articles

  • Old Salem prepares for major makeover

    Posted on: 6:54 pm, May 2, 2013, by

    WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.– Old Salem Museums and Gardens has unveiled it’s $17.66 million dollar capital campaign which aims to renovate many... Read More ›

  • Consumer confidence improves

    Posted on: 6:39 pm, May 1, 2013, by , updated on: 06:41pm, May 1, 2013

    WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Some Triad shoppers and retailers agree with a national report released this week from private research group,... Read More ›

  • Bringing new life to Winston-Salem icons

    Posted on: 6:28 pm, April 30, 2013, by

    WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines said talks are in the works with companies interested in two iconic Winston-Salem buildings,... Read More ›

  • Concern over LJVM Coliseum

    Posted on: 6:24 pm, April 29, 2013, by , updated on: 06:26pm, April 29, 2013

    WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.– Winston-Salem’s City Council held a special budget meeting Monday to continue discussions about the potential sale of the Lawrence... Read More ›

  • Neighbors upset about overgrown grass in Winston-Salem

    Posted on: 5:29 pm, April 26, 2013, by

    WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.– People in the Happy Hills neighborhood of Winston-Salem say they’re tired of the city threatening fines for overgrown... Read More ›

  • Winston-Salem looks for ways to save money

    Posted on: 6:55 pm, April 25, 2013, by , updated on: 07:01pm, April 25, 2013

    WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem City Council will discuss everything from cutting police officer positions, to raising multiple city fees and... Read More ›

  • Road Trip: Asheville – Beer City USA

    Posted on: 4:58 pm, April 25, 2013, by , updated on: 07:58pm, April 25, 2013

    ASHEVILLE, N.C. –  Asheville’s vibrant art scene now includes drinkable art. According to tourism officials, the Buncombe County seat now... Read More ›

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  • Winston-Salem budget cuts could include fire inspectors

    Posted on: 6:38 pm, April 23, 2013, by

    WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.– At the recommendation of Winston-Salem’s Public Safety and Citizen’s Organizational Efficiency Review Committee, the city could cut its three full-time... Read More ›

  • Push for puppy mill regulation

    Posted on: 6:27 pm, April 22, 2013, by

    WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.– Animal lovers in the Piedmont are once again trying to rally support for a bill that would add... Read More ›

  • Measles outbreak traced back to Stokes County, official says

    Posted on: 9:42 am, April 18, 2013, by and , updated on: 06:13pm, April 18, 2013

    RALEIGH, N.C. — State health officials issued a public health advisory Thursday warning of a measles outbreak. According to the... Read More ›

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  • New bill could increase NC class size

    Posted on: 6:46 pm, April 17, 2013, by , updated on: 06:49pm, April 17, 2013

    WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.– A new bill sponsored by Sen. Jerry Tillman of Randolph County would  allow school districts to put as many... Read More ›

  • Winston-Salem Dash open with big crowd and good news

    Posted on: 6:12 pm, April 12, 2013, by , updated on: 06:14pm, April 12, 2013

    WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.– The Winston-Salem Dash opened its 4th season at BB&T Ballpark in downtown Winston-Salem Friday and along with the start... Read More ›