James Scott

James Scott is the weekday morning meteorologist for WCCB News Rising, a position he’s held since June 2025. James worked as WCCB’s weekend meteorologist for the previous six years.

Born and raised in Chapel Hill, NC, James attended Carrboro High School and graduated in 2014. After playing a year of prep basketball at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, VA, he found that college basketball wasn’t in the cards for him and decided to focus on his true passion: meteorology.

James immersed himself in the wide world of weather at North Carolina State University (Go Pack!). He quickly joined the weather broadcast club but struggled at first and was unsure if TV was the right field for him to be in. That all changed, however, after his first internship at WECT in Wilmington, NC. James was taught and inspired by the weather team there, which renewed his passion for broadcast meteorology. The next summer, he interned at KARE in Minneapolis, MN, which only deepened his love for broadcasting. The 18 hours of sunlight per day did mess up his sleeping patterns, however. By the time he graduated, he became the president of the broadcast club at NC State and was ready to become Charlotte’s newest meteorologist.

James is an avid sports watcher, whether it be professional or college. He loves the Miami Heat, Philadelphia Eagles, Boston Red Sox, Carolina Hurricanes, and his beloved NC State Wolfpack. He’s always down for a game of basketball, so message him for a challenge. Give him a like on Facebook and follow him on Twitter @JamesWCCB!

Articles

Warm & Sunny Close To Weekend, Watching Gulf

Sunshine Carries Into Workweek, Fall Feels Not Far Away

Patchy fog is possible as we wake up on Sunday, but sunshine will dominate the Carolina skies as we head into October's second week.

Community Working To Recover After The Storm

‘It Amazes Me How Generous People Are’: Residents & Volunteers Rebuild in Watauga County

For every story of trials and tribulations, there are dozens more of triumph and togetherness in western North Carolina.

Few Showers Thursday & Friday, Dry Weekend

Foggy Mornings, Dry Days Ahead

While fog may impact your Thursday and Friday morning commutes, you can count on mainly dry afternoons as we head into the weekend.

Supplies in the Skies: Statesville Volunteer Group Flying Relief Into Western North Carolina

Hundreds of volunteers and tens of thousands of pounds of food, water, and supplies have been coming in and out of Statesville Regional Airport since the weekend using cars, trucks, and planes to get relief to places in western North Carolina that need it the most.

‘I Don’t Think I Realized How Close I Came to Dying’: Boone Mudslide Caught on Camera

Rachel Mosher and her husband narrowly avoided the wall of water, mud, and debris that flattened a portion of her parents' home.

Drier Air Ahead, Watching Tropics

Patchy fog and a few showers may kick off the workweek, but sunny skies aren't far away.

Flooding Threat Continues; Nicer Weekend

Clouds & Showers Close Out Weekend, Sunshine Returns Soon

Scattered showers from the remnants of former Hurricane Helene will sweep through the Carolinas on Sunday, but some much-needed sunshine lies ahead.

Evacuations Underway in Taylorsville As Floodwaters Rise

Much of Alexander County has already received over 6” of rain since Thursday morning, inundating rivers, roads, and neighborhoods - and the worst is still yet to come.