Kari Beal

Kari Beal co-anchors The Four O'Clock News and is the lead health reporter for FOX Carolina. In addition to her daily broadcasts, Kari is the creator, producer, and host of the weekly podcast, The Wellness Files with Kari Beal, where she helps listeners navigate complex medical topics with practical, evidence-based health and lifestyle advice.

A native of Upstate New York, Kari came to Greenville from Charlotte, North Carolina, where she worked as a health reporter and multimedia journalist. Throughout her career, she has focused on translating complex scientific breakthroughs, highlighting inspiring stories of medical survival, and helping families navigate healthcare access and costs.

Kari’s dedicated reporting and anchoring have earned her numerous industry accolades, including a Southeast Emmy for Best Evening Newscast, a STAR Award of Merit for Video Podcast of the Year for The Wellness Files, and a first-place RTDNAC award for Best Entertainment Story.

Prior to her move to the Carolinas, Kari was a weekend anchor in Lynchburg, Virginia, where her co-anchored coverage of the 2017 Charlottesville White Nationalist rally spearheaded an Edward R. Murrow Award. She also worked as a morning reporter in Albany, New York, and began her career as a multimedia journalist in Lafayette, Louisiana, where she fell in love with Cajun culture and Mardi Gras.

The Fun Stuff

On the weekends: I love to go hiking, paddle boarding, biking, rock climbing, or really anything active outdoors.

Hobbies: Exercising, yoga, and spending time with my son and husband.

Favorite movie: Gladiator

Favorite music: rock country

Favorite food: Lobster