She previously worked as a reporter/anchor for WFMY in Greensboro and started her career as a reporter for WITN in Greenville. The Penn State grad has a Masters in Computational and Data Journalism, and she previously reported in Buffalo, London and State College. Despite the November departure, Brown is not leaving the WRAL family. So I said, That's interesting and the more I looked into it, it was for patients to get outside. He covers high school, college and professional sports. Powell hopes that the connection will survive somewhat, thanks to social media, and that viewers and local friends will continue to keep up with her and her family during her next chapter. 3, 2023), Boys Basketball: Myers Park vs. North Mecklenburg (Mar. I started my career at WRAL on weekday mornings as a reporter and I am thrilled to now be sitting on the anchor desk with Renee, Jeff, and Ken. She previously covered the statehouse for WUNC and has been recognized by the Washington Post as one of the best state capitol reporters in America. We both tried and failed miserably to catch punts under the supervision of Larry Fedora. For now, I simply want to say thank you to WRAL, my amazing work family and YOU. Kat is from North Carolina and a proud graduate of NCSU. Shaun White did not directly respond to requests for comment. Feb 6, 2023. Chris Lovingood is an Emmy and Murrow Award-winning anchor for the WRAL News team. What does she love about her hometown? You dream of working with people like that. His predecessor, local broadcast legend Charlie Gaddy, was WRAL's lead anchor for more than 20 years, retiring in 1994. Great coworker, incredible storyteller, even better, friend. He joined Capitol Broadcasting in 2020 after a 24-year career in newspapers. I NEVER dreamed that WRAL would promote me to the weekend anchor desk and again to weekday morning anchor. Matt Talhelm is a WRAL news reporter with a passion for people-focused storytelling, covering Raleigh, Wake County and real estate. Lena also hosts WRAL's public affairs show "On The Record" which airs Saturday evening. WRAL News anchor Ken Smith, who moved from weekend anchor to weekday duties last year, also changes roles and responsibilities. Foudy also tweeted about the incident, confirming what Brennan told CNNMoney. However, she might be in her 40s. Its hard to take care of yourself and other people and your family and run a household and do this job at the same time, Powell said. Powell adds that the high price of sleeping in would be that she didnt get to see her kids that day. I actually started in TV sports in 2004 as a reporter and anchor in Myrtle Beach, and I was the first woman there. She joined the team in May of 2022 after working in Tallahassee, Florida, and Harrisonburg, Virginia. She joined the WRAL team in January 2021 after spending 3 years as an anchor and reporter at WINK News in Fort Myers, Florida. He already has a job with Ochsner Health, and the family will live in the same parish where he was born. Goldman noted the inherent biases in the business that can work against women (including the requirement to maintain a certain appearance), and also the high demands of the job that compound the pressures for women with children: not just the long hours, but the requirement to be available on a moments notice to leave home to cover a story. Jessica Patrick is the senior producer for WRAL.com in the early mornings, getting your day started with the latest news and weather. He also joined the WRAL Severe Weather Team in 2020. I wanted to go home, no matter what, Powell said. Sarah Krueger is the Senior Durham Reporter for WRAL, covering everything from local government, to crime, to education. Born and raised in North Carolina, he joined his hometown TV station in June 2019 and covers a wide range of topics during early evening and late newscasts. He asked whether the sexual harassment allegations against him would "tarnish" White's legacy. Emily Walkenhorst is WRAL's Education Insider, covering state and local K-12 education. Brooke Cain is a North Carolina native who has worked at The News & Observer for more than 25 years. This move comes on the heels of. Plus, there was the emotional stress of seeing a city she loved one she had lived and worked in for a number of years absolutely devastated. Awards &. The Atlanta native came to WRAL in 2015 from WTVC in Chattanooga. For me, not only as a hockey fan but a Blackhawks fan, the Stanley Cup win in 2010 is one Ill never forget. She acknowledges the harsh reality that on top of the demands of motherhood, women in television news have the added disadvantage of aging. Emelia Cowans-Taylor Raleigh A former WRAL lottery host who was fired after she tested positive for COVID-19 is accusing the station of unfair treatment. After 17 years at the the station, Powell is clear that she has never felt that her job at ABC11 was in any jeopardy, and says she has always felt valued there especially after being given the opportunity to co-anchor with local news icon Larry Stogner, who passed away in 2016. All rights reserved. Its been quite an adventure up in the Last Frontier. 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Just In Call 919-891-9779 to talk to an attorney Monica Casey WRAL Durham. Although originally from Georgia, Grace is no stranger to North Carolina newsrooms. All rights reserved. WRAL news anchor salaries range from an average of $25,000 to $52,000 a year. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Press officials with U.S. She took a public relations job with a schedule that allowed her more time with her children. She likes to keep her personal life private hence she has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year she was born. Gilbert also proudly served as a Ranger-qualified Combat Communications Officer in the 35th Signal Brigade at Fort Bragg. Andy Specht is WRAL's PolitiFact reporter and part of the NC Capitol team covering state politics. My plan is to figure out what Im going to do, Powell said. For the last few years, she has been working as a Morning/Noon. Send us a message. She is the service journalism editor and writes about TV and local media for The N&Os Happiness is a Warm TV blog. Its really exciting to see such passionate and talented journalists continue to grow and be rewarded for their efforts here, said Rick Gall, WRAL News Director. On the change, Thurmond said, This promotion is a dream come true. When asked to describe what its been like hearing from viewers since she announced her pending departure on April 29, Powell says: Heartbreak. (ABC11s chief meteorologist Chris Hohmann announced his retirement on the same day. 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She competed in competitive gymnastics for over 15 years as a child. We were were terrible at that, too. WRAL News anchor Kathryn Brown will be leaving the station and leaving television news as of Nov. 27, 2020. She worked first as a reporter and then was promoted to weekend morning reporter and anchor in 2018. Heres how. We started to realize how fragile life can be with COVID and the variants, Powell said. Being at home and being able to spend time with my children having that experience really opened my eyes to what I was missing. Kacy Hintz anchors WRAL's weekend sportscasts and Sunday's weekly show Sports Xtra on FOX 50. Kacy Hintz Age Hintz was born and raised in Spokane, Wash., and Calgary. WRAL News anchor Lena Tillett is promoted, beginning November 30, 2020, and will move to the nightside team, where she will anchor WRAL News at 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. alongside Gerald Owens. I grew up doing competitive gymnastics for more than 15 years. If I wasnt working in sports I would be: Id be a flight attendant, more specifically in Dubai. He came to Raleigh from a TV station in Washington, DC, in 2002. I say all the time I could just live on the road! Amanda Lamb is a veteran television reporter focusing on crime with more than three decades in the business. Its a trend that has been playing out on the local level for a few years now. Lena also hosts WRAL's public. U.S. Lauren Johnson is an anchor at ABC11 WTVD, Raleigh, NC's source for breaking news and weather. Lauren attended Furman University as a member of the Women's Track and Field team. He returned to WRAL in 2017 and was previously a sports reporter from 2005-12. This move comes on the heels of her June 2020 promotion to co-anchor of WRAL News at 4 p.m. WRALs evening team has an unmatched reputation for fairness, accuracy, and empathy in news coverage. It allowed me to connect with the viewers in North Carolina by showing them where I came from and what was going on there, and to be able to do that as a journalist for them was pretty special to me. WRAL-TV News Anchors and Reporters Coverage: Raleigh Affiliation: NBC: Michelle Mackonochie WRAL-TV Anchor: Peta Sheerwood WRAL-TV Meteorologist: Renee Chou WRAL-TV Reporter: Kacy Hintz WRAL-TV Sports: Tara Lynn WRAL-TV Anchor: Amanda Lamb WRAL-TV Reporter: Debra Morgan WRAL-TV Anchor: Mikaya Thurmond WRAL-TV Anchor: She has also written, produced and hosted podcasts for WRAL and published 12 books. Adele Arakawa - former co-anchor (19831989, now at KUSA-TV in Denver), Curt Autry - weekend anchor/reporter (19911994, now at WWBT in Richmond), Jim Axelrod - political reporter (19931996, now with CBS News), John Bachman - anchor/reporter (20032007, now at WSB-TV in Atlanta), Sam Beard - news anchor during the 1960s and early 1970s (deceased), Bret Baier - reporter (mid-1990s, now with Fox News Channel). Maybe Mitchell WRL Sports San Francisco, California including the Pacific Ocean, North Carolina play Michigan State on an aircraft carrier. I started seeing less and less of my family, Powell said. Being there will also give their youngest daughter a chance to grow up surrounded by a large extended family. WRAL Story Tellers: Mandy Mitchell on her sports tenure. of Nebraska-Lincoln and worked for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for seven years. Hours before the press conference, Brennan had published an article about sexual harassment allegations that had been brought against White in 2016. WRAL investigative reporter/documentary producer. He has spent nearly 40 years in television news, much of that time specializing in features. She is thrilled to put down roots in Raleigh after more than 16 years working as an investigative and consumer reporter at television stations across the country including KGW in Portland, Oregon; KTVT in Dallas, Texas; KGTV in San Diego, California; WEWS in Cleveland, Ohio; WINK-TV in Fort Myers, Florida; WKBN in Youngstown, Ohio and WDTV in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Emelia "Me-Me" Cowans-Taylor was fired. Wed love to hear from you. The couple also has a daughter, Nina, who is a freshman at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. We saw them on holidays, we saw them on birthdays. The United Center in Chicago is also atop my list as I grew up a Blackhawks fan! IMAGE: Were female reporters shut down during Shaun White press conference? Plus, over the past year, Powells father-in-law has had health problems, and they know its important to be closer to him now. WRAL/Fox50 Morning Anchor Raleigh, NC New Yorkerat Also. Prior to my time at WRAL as a general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor, I served as the lead breaking news reporter and morning show anchor at WISC in Madison, Wis. Five years later I wouldve never imagined Id be interning for Comcast Sportsnet Chicago and would have the opportunity to work playoff games that led to Chicagos third Cup in five years! Brian is a native to North Carolina. She previously worked as a reporter in Detroit and Waco, TX. Hintz is working at WRAL where she works alongside other famous WRAL anchors and reporters including; Hintz is active on her social media accounts and is often seen posting on her Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. If you previously used a social network to login to WRALSportsFan.com, click the Forgot your password link to reset your password. Copyright 2023 Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. And it actually says Coach, Case Court on it. The WTVD team covers the Raleigh and North Carolina area like no one else. For longtime ABC11 anchor Tisha Powell, the decision to leave the station and the news business entirely came down to one factor: family. Kweilyn began her TV career at WQED Multimedia, where she worked with the likes of Mister. Heather Leah is a fifth generation resident of Raleigh who uncovers hidden history for WRAL. 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WRAL NEWS plans to hire a new Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter to replace Thurmond. and after that, I was excited and happy'', Estelle Johnson: It's awesome half the roster is also new, Pinto: It's so great playing close to home in front of family and friends, Statewide Scoreboard: NCHSAA basketball regional championships, (1) Central Cabarrus avenges last year's loss to (22) West Charlotte, heads to 3A boys title game, Strong, Boswell lift Myers Park past North Meck in lopsided 4A West final, NC's Tommy Paul and American tennis are having a moment at the Australian Open, Stackhouse, Barnes, Strange highlight 2023 NC Sports HOF class. by Mastercard, Victoria's Voice Foundation 200 presented by Westgate Resorts. This climb was beyond my wildest dreams!. She graduated from the Univ. Gerald Owens anchors five evening newscasts -- 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 10pm and 11pm. As she tells. That connection to viewers, coming roughly a year or so after she first arrived at WTVD, is something that has lasted throughout her time there. Regular viewers of WRAL and WRAZ Fox 50 newscasts have noticed an absence of late. WRAL News weekend morning anchor, Mikaya Thurmond, is also changing roles, taking on additional anchor and Live Center responsibilities as she shifts to a fulltime weekday role. Hes made dinner and done laundry and done hair and put our kids to bed, and sometimes even taken our kids to school in the morning if I needed to get some extra sleep.. As difficult as it is to say goodbye, we support Tishas heartfelt decision to step away, and we are extremely grateful for all of the years weve had together in service to our audience and our community.. Access Your Home's Equity Before It's Too Late! If we have do to this again well be in Louisiana, a lot closer to family so we can at least drive by.. Heffernan, a reporter and weekend anchor at WRAL, announced on June 4, 2021, that she would be leaving WRAL, saying on Facebook that she was finding it increasingly more difficult to cover. While Brennan was unable to ask a question about the allegations, a male reporter from ABC, Matt Gutman, was able to ask about the case. WRAL News anchor Ken Smith, who moved from weekend anchor to weekday duties last year, also changes roles and responsibilities. Her last day at the station is Wednesday, June 30. She has called Durham home for more than a decade. Meteorologist Mike Maze joined WRAL in 1994. This is more about my daughters age than mine, Powell said. Lynda Loveland September 22, 1969. Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. is a diversified communications company working for and serving the community. My husband is such a trouper, Powell said. But I think it's time for a change out. I feel like with Eva, my 7 year old, I have an opportunity to have a lot of experiences that I missed with my older daughter over the last 15 years while working nights. I think people are used to seeing females doing sports on TV. He's an aficionado of storytelling, and enjoys creating content that informs and enlightens. Debra Morgan Raleigh NC Salary. The Famous Snorting Bull Takes a Hit From Zeta, WRAL-TV Partners with Carolina Ballet for a Special Broadcast of The Nutcracker on December 25, 2020 at 7pm, Weekday mornings on WRAL from 4:30 a.m.-7 a.m.: Renee Chou and Jeff Hogan, Mikaya Thurmond in the Live Center, Weekday mornings on FOX 50 at 7 a.m.:Ken Smith and Mikaya Thurmond, Renee Chou in the Live Center, Weekday mornings on FOX 50 at 8 a.m.: Renee Chou and Jeff Hogan, Ken Smith in the Live Center, Weekday mornings on FOX 50 at 9 a.m.: Ken Smith and Mikaya Thurmond anchor, Jeff Hogan in the Live Center, Weekdays at Noon: Renee Chou and Jeff Hogan, Mikaya Thurmond in the Live Center, Weekdays 4 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.: Gerald Owens and Lena Tillett, Mark Boyle in the Live Center, Weekdays 5 p.m. & 6 p.m.:David Crabtree and Debra Morgan, Mark Boyle in the Live Center, Weekdays 7 p.m.: David Crabtree, Debra Morgan and Gerald Owens, Mark Boyle in the Live Center, Weekdays 10 p.m.:Gerald Owens and Lena Tillett, Mark Boyle in the Live Center, Weekdays 11 p.m.:Debra Morgan and Gerald Owens, Mark Boyle in the Live Center. Follow me on IG or Twitter @chouchoutv. Her list also includes the United Center in Chicago, where she grew up as a Blackhawks fan. Mikaya Thurmond moves to weekdays, joining Ken Smith from the anchor desk at 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. The past & future collided at WRAL-TV as three legendary broadcasters returned to join a fourth for a reunion newscast. We both grew up with our aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents within driving distance. Pritchard Strong is WRAL's 5 On Your Side Producer covering consumer news and investigating consumer complaints. Chelsea Donovan joined WRAL in May of 2022 after covering crime across the state of North Carolina and Virginia. She is originally from Louisiana. And just from a television perspective, what we do in TV news now is we have these backpacks that we can go live pretty much anywhere, and you've seen protests recently, reporters sort of walking along with protests. Current anchor Debra Morgan has been with WRAL for almost 30 years. Meteorologist Peta Sheerwood joined WRAL in 2019. Duke completes 19th undefeated season at home, takes down Wolfpack 71-67, Photos: Duke takes down No. WRAL News, the most watched news team in the Triangle, recently announced several internal anchor promotions. But educators argue many earn less. Introduction : Barbara Gibbs is an experienced journalist, TV host, and news anchor. [Update: July 27, 2021: Tisha Powell takes anchor job at WAFB in Baton Rouge]. 1. Over the years, we have developed some great depth on the anchor desk, and an opportunity to promote from within has now presented itself. He has won several regional Emmy awards for his storytelling. She joined WRAL in 2004 as a general assignment reporter after reporting in Iowa and Missouri. He covers all things breaking and developing from 4pm to 11:30pm. But, Powell says her decision to change careers isnt about that. Several female reporters said they had their hands raised at every opportunity to ask questions, according to comments made to CNNMoney and messages posted to social media.
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