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

  • Downtown Greensboro workers forced out of parking spots

    Posted on: 11:10 pm, May 10, 2012, by , updated on: 11:12pm, May 10, 2012

    GREENSBORO, N.C. — Many Greensboro commuters have been curious lately about how the parking situation with the new Guilford County...
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  • Elon professor: Marriage amendment could affect perception of NC

    Posted on: 11:02 pm, May 9, 2012, by

    GREENSBORO, N.C. — Even before Amendment One passed, many people have discussed how it affects North Carolina, its residents and...
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  • Dozens attend pro-marriage rally in Greensboro

    Posted on: 11:21 pm, May 7, 2012, by

    GREENSBORO, N.C. — About three dozen people came to the rally in downtown Greensboro Monday night in support of the marriage...
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  • Warm weather draws bigger crowds to First Friday

    Posted on: 10:32 pm, May 4, 2012, by

    GREENSBORO, N.C. — The summer-like weather brought hundreds of people to First Friday in downtown Greensboro. New vendors at the...
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  • Lexington boy, 12, to make Broadway debut

    Posted on: 11:14 pm, May 3, 2012, by

    LEXINGTON, N.C. — Things have come full circle for Alec Gallazzi.  Until recently he had only seen one Broadway play,...
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  • Two injured in officer-involved shooting near Forsyth-Davidson Co. line

    Posted on: 7:21 pm, May 2, 2012, by and , updated on: 04:31pm, May 3, 2012

    WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Charges are pending against a 24-year-old man struck by police gunfire after he shot at police during...
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    Officer-Involved Shooting Near Forsyth/Davidson Co. Line (WGHP)
  • Obama’s Afghanistan speech difficult for fallen Marine’s mother

    Posted on: 10:15 pm, May 1, 2012, by , updated on: 11:01pm, May 1, 2012

    GREENSBORO, N.C. – Watching the President Barack Obama’s speech from Afghanistan Tuesday was somewhat difficult for Amanda Sheek. Eleven years ago...
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    Amanda Sheek, Mom of Fallen Afghanistan Marine Jacob Levy
  • LOVE, NC: Imaginon

    Posted on: 5:43 pm, May 1, 2012, by

    A children’s library in Charlotte is far from ordinary. In the video above, we go to Imaginon, which is meant...
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  • Steep shoulders blamed for Hwy. 158 rollovers

    Posted on: 11:32 pm, April 30, 2012, by , updated on: 12:09am, May 1, 2012

    WALKERTOWN, N.C. — There have been two rollover accidents in two weeks on Highway 158 near Old Belews Creek Road...
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    Ruler by Steep Shoulder on Highway 158 in Walkertown
  • Soldier raised in Eden killed in Afghanistan

    Posted on: 6:44 pm, April 27, 2012, by and , updated on: 06:45pm, April 27, 2012

    EDEN, N.C. — An Eden native has been killed while serving his country in Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Brandon F. Eggleston,...
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    Dark American Flag for Fallen Soldier (Generic Photo)
  • NC 2nd deadliest state for teen drivers, AAA wants changes

    Posted on: 12:16 am, April 27, 2012, by , updated on: 12:24am, April 27, 2012

    DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — Monday will mark two years since Suzie Simmons lost her 17-year-old son in an SUV crash....
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    NC Second in Teen Driving Deaths
  • Did UNCG provost’s email violate state statute?

    Posted on: 11:40 pm, April 25, 2012, by , updated on: 11:53pm, April 25, 2012

    GREENSBORO, N.C. — An email titled “Vote Against Amendment One” was sent from UNC-Greensboro Provost David Perrin’s account to several other...
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