Rolynn Wilson
Rolynn Wilson is an Emmy-nominated Anchor/Investigative Reporter at WRIC-ABC8 in Richmond, VA. She specializes in holding local leaders, businesses, and institutions accountable, producing enterprise stories that have prompted government action, resolved consumer issues, and recovered nearly $400,000 for Central Virginians. Her investigative work includes uncovering a $32 million error in Richmond’s real estate tax compliance and securing exclusive interviews, such as a one-on-one with a convicted high school graduation murderer. The Associated Press recognized her for breaking news coverage of protests at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Background
Rolynn’s passion for journalism began in her hometown of St. Petersburg, Florida, where she bonded with her mother over reading the Tampa Bay Times and watching local reporters. She earned a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Mass Communications with a concentration in Broadcast News from the University of South Florida. During her studies, she gained experience as a production assistant at WFTS-ABC, interned at the TODAY Show in New York, and worked at WTVT-FOX in Tampa.
Since joining WRIC-ABC8 as a reporter, she has been promoted to Weekend Evening Anchor and now leads the station’s investigative team under the Taking Action Investigates brand. Rolynn meets audiences where they are, with her work appearing on-air, online, and across digital platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and WRIC podcasts.
Professional Affiliations & Interests
- Proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
- Avid runner who has completed two half-marathons.
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