Kristin Nelson

Reporter

Kristin Nelson joined FOX8 News in February 2010. She is thrilled to be on the East Coast, in beautiful North Carolina.

Originally from metro Detroit, Kristin earned her bachelor's degree in journalism from Michigan State University, and she didn't have to travel far to start her career. Just four hours north of her hometown, she worked as the sole bureau reporter for the CBS affiliate in Traverse City, Mich.

After spending two years covering everything from court cases to political races and a lot of blustery, cold weather, Kristin headed south to Springfield, Mo., where she reported early morning news for the NBC affiliate, KYTV. While there, she received a Missouri Broadcaster's Award for reporting on one of the most devastating tornadoes in the state's history.

When she's not working, Kristin is usually out exploring the Piedmont Triad or walking her little Shih-Tzu, Lacy. In her spare time she enjoys shopping, boating, going to the movies and traveling with friends.

Kristin is always looking for a good story to share. If you have an idea you would like to pass her way, please e-mail her at kristin.nelson@wghp.com.

Recent Articles

  • Serial killer gets life in prison

    Posted on: 10:34 pm, June 28, 2012, by

    GRAHAM, N.C.  — Family and friends couldn’t hold back tears as the Alamance County Prosecutor read in grim detail how...
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  • Boys and Girls Club in high-demand as summer heats up

    Posted on: 11:24 pm, June 27, 2012, by , updated on: 11:28pm, June 27, 2012

    GREENSBORO, N.C. – An area Boys and Girls Club is in high demand as parents look for summer activities for their...
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  • Driver charged with “huffing” after head-on crash in High Point

    Posted on: 11:34 pm, June 26, 2012, by , updated on: 11:35pm, June 26, 2012

    HIGH POINT, N.C. — A man has been arrested and charged with “huffing” following a head-on collision on Eastchester Drive....
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  • When temps rise so do calls to Animal Control

    Posted on: 7:12 pm, June 22, 2012, by

    GREENSBORO, N.C. — On a hot day Guilford County Animal Control gets a lot more calls.  This time they dispatched...
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  • Height of the heat wave is almost over

    Posted on: 10:41 pm, June 21, 2012, by , updated on: 10:42pm, June 21, 2012

    GREENSBORO, N.C. — Just two days into the 90-degree weather.  Factor in the humidity and it feels much hotter so...
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  • Bail proposal concerns sheriffs, officers

    Posted on: 11:17 pm, June 20, 2012, by , updated on: 11:18pm, June 20, 2012

    GREENSBORO, N.C. — Sheriffs and police officers across the state are furious over a proposal to change North Carolina’s bail...
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  • The 12 dirtiest foods you need to watch out for

    Posted on: 11:33 pm, June 19, 2012, by

    FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but it could be the very...
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  • Tanglewood Aquatic Center delays opening for fine-tuning

    Posted on: 10:41 pm, June 14, 2012, by , updated on: 10:48pm, June 14, 2012

    CLEMMONS, N.C. — It may be the most fun public pool in the Piedmont.  The newly renovated Aquatic Center at...
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  • No new trial for Edwards

    Posted on: 10:39 pm, June 13, 2012, by , updated on: 10:45pm, June 13, 2012

    GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Justice Department announced it is dropping the case against former presidential candidate John Edwards.  The decision...
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  • High Point may increase cell phone budget, taxes

    Posted on: 10:30 pm, June 11, 2012, by , updated on: 11:56pm, June 11, 2012

    HIGH POINT, N.C. — High Point City leaders may increase taxes.  They’re going over the budget, want to give city...
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  • Elon Grad using popular song to land job

    Posted on: 11:09 pm, June 8, 2012, by

    ELON, N.C. — Carly Rae Jepson’s music video “Call me maybe” has been watched nearly 100,000,000  times on YouTube. It...
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  • Top five gifts for grads

    Posted on: 10:42 pm, June 7, 2012, by , updated on: 10:43pm, June 7, 2012

    GREENSBORO, N.C. — The graduation ceremonies may be winding down, but the parties are just getting started. So what gift...
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