Natalie anchors NBC29 HD News at Sunrise on weekend mornings and works as a reporter three days a week. She joined the NBC29 news team as a general assignment reporter in April 2012.
Before coming to NBC29, Natalie worked as a reporter, anchor, producer at CTV News in Largo, Maryland. Her broadcast career began in Washington, DC (WRC-TV) where she was a production assistant/field producer.
Natalie's work has been recognized by the Hearst Journalism Awards, White House Correspondents' Association, and the National Black Programming Consortium.
She is a proud alum of Howard University and is currently pursuing her Master's in Communication at Johns Hopkins.
A native of Athens, GA, Natalie is excited to live in another college town. She is honored to be a part of the Charlottesville community and looks forward to telling some great stories.
If you have a story idea for Natalie, or just want to chat, send her an e-mail at nwilson@nbc29.com
Fun Facts
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Position: General Assignment Reporter
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Year Hired: 2012
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First TV Appearance: Fourth grade- I was a reporter for our student newscast
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Favorite Story: Participating in an ice and water rescue with Prince George's County firefighters.
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Memorable Interview: One of the most touching stories I have had the privilege to tell was about a volunteer firefighter trying to find a bone marrow transplant for his son who was battling Leukemia.
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Dream Interview: Elmo from Sesame Street and Ms. Piggy from The Muppets.
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Dream Job: Investigative reporter for a long-format news program such as Dateline NBC.
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Most rewarding part of your job: Being constantly reminded that I work in an industry that gives a voice to the powerless while simultaneously holding the powerful accountable for their actions.
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Role Models: Personally- My parents. Professionally- WSB-TV's Monica Kaufman Pearson.
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Alma Mater: Howard University
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Hometown: Athens, Georgia
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Hobbies: I'm a competitive bowler. I recently bowled my highest game of a 279, but I'm still working toward that 300!
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Favorite Food: Mom's red velvet cake. What can I say? I'm a southern belle.
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Favorite Sports Team: College Football: South Carolina Gamecocks! Pro Football: Atlanta Falcons
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Favorite Musicians: Wow! I listen to everything from 90s alternative rock to classic R&B.
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Favorite Song: I have to admit that Bachman Turner Overdrive's "Takin Care of Business" is my new theme song.
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Favorite Author: Alice Walker
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Favorite Vacation Spot: Myrtle Beach
