Emma Mondo

Emma Mondo joined WCCB News Rising in August of 2021 as the lead traffic reporter every weekday morning from 5-9am, as well as the booking producer for Rising. She is now an evening reporter for the News at 10 on WCCB.

She grew up moving across the country with her military family, and ended up in Charlotte when she was in the 4th grade. She knew from an early age she wanted to pursue journalism, being a part of school news teams all throughout grade school and college.

She attended The University of South Carolina and has a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Sport and Entertainment Management. In college, she was a proud member of Zeta Tau Alpha – Beta Omicron.

Emma previously interned with Seacrest Studios for the Ryan Seacrest Foundation at Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte. In college, she was a technical crew member for the Journalism school at U of SC and was an active member for Student Gamecock Television where she was able to produce her own newscast every week. That began her side-line career covering plenty of Gamecock sports.

After graduating in May of 2020, Emma started work as a broadcast hub operator for Tegna Media in Charlotte, followed by being a reporter for CN2 News in Rock Hill, where she was able to cover breaking news and sports.

In her spare time, Emma loves to explore the Queen City with her friends and loved ones, and also spend time with her kitty, Jasper and puppy, Beamer. You can always find her at the gym, trying new restaurants, or watching a classic Disney movie!

Articles

Bloop! There It Is!

You can count on the WCCB Charlotte morning crew on Rising to make you laugh. Check out the bloops and blunders they made in this week’s “Bloop! There it is!”.

Dr. Joel Beck and Skin Care Pointers

Dr. Joel Beck and Sasha Vater join Lauren McDonald to discuss skin care, as well as the proper way to wash your face, and if the "Slugging" trend is worth the hype.

Fitness Friday: RanierFit

RanierFit's Ranier Agustin join the Rising Crew to introduce his Blaze Pods in his Prime Time demonstration, as well as show off his Tidal Tank and the different work outs that are possible with this one piece of equipment.

Chef Joya: Celebrating Black History and Vegan Cuisine

Adjoa Courtney, aka Chef Joya, is an award-winning private chef, cookbook author, and owner of Cooking With Joya, who is based in Charlotte, NC. Chef Joya specializes in vegan and plant-based cuisine that incorporates Soul Food, Afro-Caribbean, French, and African cultural influences.

Super Bowl Snacks: Emma’s Famous Bean Dip

Emma Mondo and Lauren McDonald team up in the Rising kitchen to make Emma's Famous Bean dip - a Mondo MUST HAVE for any party!

Do My Job: Chocolatier

Lauren McDonald and Joe Duncan are getting ready for Valentine's Day with the help of a local shop as they learn what it takes to be a chocolatier!

Tasty Tuesday: Getting Ready For Galentine's Day With Queen Brie Clt

Queen Brie CLT Gets Ready For Galentine’s Day

Looking for the perfect thing to bring to Galentine's Day? Queen Brie CLT has you covered!

Crepe Cellar Passes On Their Pesto Brie Fries To Growler's Pourhouse

Growler’s Pourhouse Shows Off Their Pesto Brie Fries

Crepe Cellar has closed and only a couple dishes will live on over at Growlers Pourhouse – and Pesto Brie Fries are one of them!

Do My Job: Basketball Coach

Just ahead of the Big South Basketball Tournament, Lauren is getting on the sidelines at Winthrop Coliseum and learning what it takes to be a Basketball Coach!