WRAL reporter departing after nearly 30 years at the station. Here’s what’s next

Longtime WRAL-TV reporter and podcaster Amanda Lamb has announced her departure from the station, saying her last day will be in early January.

“I am leaving Capitol Broadcasting after almost 30 years. It’s hard to believe that I’ve lived more than half of my life in front of the camera at WRAL,” Lamb shared in a Facebook post Monday morning.

“I have been lucky enough to have multiple chapters already. I have been a television reporter for 35 years. I am also an author of published 12 books. Most recently, I’ve had the opportunity to jump into a brand new field that I am very passionate about, podcasting.

“It’s given me new energy, new relevance and it’s something that I definitely plan to continue. Stay tuned on that front.”

Her last day will be Jan. 2.

Lamb’s history at WRAL

Lamb began her WRAL career in 1994. She’s one of the longest-serving reporters at the station and holds the record for the longest-serving female general assignment reporter, according to her online post.

She began the popular “Go Ask Mom” parenting column in 2010 and has written and produced three investigative podcasts for the station. Most recently, she’s been the main host of WRAL’s Daily Download podcast.

“Two of our most successful podcasts have been largely shaped by Amanda’s influence. What Remains is our most followed podcast, and WRAL Daily Download is our most-downloaded. Our podcast network would not be the success it is without Amanda,” said Anita Normanly, head of podcasting for CBC, in WRAL’s story announcing Lamb’s departure.

Lamb is originally from Pennsylvania and began her time at WRAL after graduating from Duke and Northwestern Universities, working first at television stations in Myrtle Beach and in Maine.

Lamb’s next steps

“I’m really excited to be starting a company. It’s called Stage Might Communications, and it’s going to focus on podcasting because that’s really what I love,” Lamb told The News & Observer.

Stage Might will create podcasts for individuals and companies about their products or services.

Lamb is also producing her own podcast called Ageless, a project that feels near and dear to her. It will launch in January.

“It about women, ironically, reinventing themselves after a certain point in life. My benchmark is over 50,” she said.

“I just have so many friends and friends of friends and know so many women who have done amazing things after a time in our lives when people might not see us as culturally relevant.”

She will continue living in the Raleigh area and teaching journalism at Meredith College.

She will also continue releasing episodes of Beyond the Footlights, a podcast about performers she launched in November.

“Just know that I have appreciated your viewership, your feedback and your kindness over the years. If you would like to continue to follow my journey, I will post updates on my social media,” she wrote in her Facebook post.

“I assure you, there’s another chapter for me that hasn’t been written yet.”

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