Michelle Alfini is a Climate Beat Reporter for WSOC-TV covering our changing weather patterns, the policies surrounding global climate change and the impact both are having on the Carolinas. She joined the news team in August 2023. Michelle is a graduate from Elon University and before joining WSOC she worked as a reporter in Duluth, Minnesota, Madison, Wisconsin and Cincinnati, Ohio. During her time in the Midwest she covered countless snowstorms, tornadoes and floods, though most of her reporting in Cincinnati was focused on affordable housing. She earned an Ohio Valley Emmy and a Regional Murrow for her work on a documentary piece surrounding the history, development and changing social movements along Cincinnati’s Vine Street. When not at work, Michelle loves running, hiking and finding new restaurants. If you have a story tip for Michelle, you can email her at michelle.alfini@wsoc-tv.com.