A former sports director at WRAL-TV, Bob Holliday continues to contribute to WRALSportsFan.com and WRAL-TV. Brown had come to WRAL in 2014 as a reporter and weekend anchor, and then replaced the station's weekday evening anchor Lynda Loveland in . Prior to joining WRAL-TV, Lena served as an anchor/reporter at WOWT-TV in Omaha, Nebraska for two years. Im so lucky to have called both sides of the border home. Lora Lavigne is a morning reporter who joined the WRAL News team in 2020. I am proud of who I am today.". So before she set sail for a new adventure, I had to sit down with the second ever female sports anchors, WRL for this edition of storytellers. Having the chance to cover Clemsons National Championship run was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. . July 25, 2022, 5:54 AM WRAL and Fox 50 anchor Mikaya Thurmond is leaving the station. In 2019, Thurmond took a medical leave of absence for several weeks to have surgery and recuperate with family in Georgia. From riots, to hurricanes, local education issues and Covid-19, I feel like I've covered just about everything here in North Carolina. Her first job was in Anchorage, Alaska, until she relocated to the south. The Stanley Cup victory in 2010 is something she can never forget, not only as a hockey fan but also as a Blackhawks fan. She is the service journalism editor and writes about TV and local media for The N&Os Happiness is a Warm TV blog. All rights reserved. The reason Loveland left? 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. You know, I think about my career. WRAL News anchor Ken Smith, who moved from weekend anchor to weekday duties last year, also changes roles and responsibilities. Jodi Leese Glusco has a master's degree in journalism from Temple University and has worked in digital media at the Philadelphia Inquirer, Dallas Morning News and Bergen (N.J.) Record before coming to WRAL in 2008. He has spent nearly 40 years in television news, much of that time specializing in features. We started to realize how fragile life can be with COVID and the variants, Powell said. Expect to see the following WRAL News teams very soon: Thanks to WRAL-TV for this capcom story & for these capcom photos. Lena Tillett is an Americanmorning anchorand reporter currently serving as a correspondent and reporter at WRAL-TV. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Viewers have come to trust and respect Lena and her commitment to local journalism, said Joel Davis, VP and General Manger of WRAL/FOX 50. 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. She has a bachelors degree in sports journalism and a masters degree in sports administration. 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. Tisha is an exemplary team member, a wonderful representative for ABC11 in the community and exactly the person we knew we needed when we recruited her back in 2004, Elmore said. Jason is a Raleigh native who has also worked at television stations in Tampa, Fl., Lubbock, Tx. Emelia "Me-Me" Cowans-Taylor was fired. Matt Talhelm is a WRAL news reporter with a passion for people-focused storytelling, covering Raleigh, Wake County and real estate. He joined WRAL in 2021 after spending three years in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania covering major events, including the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting. All rights reserved. Buffalo Brothers - 1/2 Price Appetizers 4:30pm-6:00pm Monday - Friday. And I know you dont necessarily need additional education for it, but my mom had a masters and I always wanted to go back to school, and I thought if I dont do this now Im never going to do it.. The new job whatever it ends up being doesnt seem to matter to Powell as much as where that job will be: home. WRAL Sports anchor/reporter Professional experience: I come from WPDE, the ABC affiliate out of Myrtle Beach, where I served as the weekend sports anchor / reporter. Hintz was born and raised in Spokane, Wash., and Calgary. During our interview, Powell mentioned both women, and said she relates to the decisions they made. Copyright 2023 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. She competed in competitive gymnastics for over 15 years as a child. She said she was approached by ESPN reporter Julie Foudy after the press conference. Lena also hosts WRAL's public affairs show "On The Record" which airs Saturday evening. Kat delivers the weather forecast Monday thru Friday during our 4p, 5:30p, 7p, and 10:30p newscasts. Kacy Hintz Age Hintz was born and raised in Spokane, Wash., and Calgary. 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Donna Gregory - originated WRAL's 5:30 p.m. newscast (1988-1995, now with NBC News) Terri Gruca - reporter (1994-1997), now anchor at KVUE-TV in Austin Don Griffin - consumer reporter/weekend anchor (1976-1982, now at WSOC-TV in Charlotte) Angela Hampton - reporter (1993-1994, now at WTVD) The job is hard for women, even harder for moms . Brown joined WRAL in 2014 as a Weekend Anchor/Reporter, coming from WCBS-TV in New York City. Kat is from North Carolina and a proud graduate of NCSU. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) A Pennsylvania woman who went missing more than 30 years ago in a case that stumped authorities who later declared her legally dead has been found living in a . Pritchard Strong is WRAL's 5 On Your Side Producer covering consumer news and investigating consumer complaints. Gilbert also proudly served as a Ranger-qualified Combat Communications Officer in the 35th Signal Brigade at Fort Bragg. We both tried and failed miserably to catch punts under the supervision of Larry Fedora. Cullen Browder has won awards for investigative reporting at the local, state and national level. She began anchoring WRAL weekday newscasts in 2017. I was never given the impression that I had an expiration date with the station, she said. There arent as many older women on television as you see older men. I started seeing less and less of my family, Powell said. We both grew up with our aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents within driving distance. I feel like people are losing a member of their family because thats how theyve made me feel over the last 17 years. Meteorologist Peta Sheerwood joined WRAL in 2019. Single-Game Caroline Hurricanes Tickets Are On Sale Now. The six-time Emmy winner has worked at WRAL for nearly 30 years, producing newscasts, breaking news coverage, special broadcasts and dozens of investigative stories. Jason Jennings is the WRAL sports director. Smith helped launch the WRAL News at 9 a.m. on FOX 50 last year. I'm sure I'll miss a lot of people and, you know, being at the big events. Randall Kerr is WRAL's Senior Investigative Producer. Lynda Loveland September 22, 1969. Powell said that as the demands of digital news and online updates have increased, the job has required more of her time. Powell, who arrived at WTVD in 2004 and started anchoring duties right away, announced at the end of April that she is leaving journalism. I definitely feel like I am a much more changed person than I was when I was younger. She previously worked as a reporter in Detroit and Waco, TX. On the change, Thurmond said, This promotion is a dream come true. U.S. If we have do to this again well be in Louisiana, a lot closer to family so we can at least drive by.. Liz Cho. At the top of the list: Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana in 2005. Tillett won Anchor of the Year, and Leslie was inducted into the NCAB Hall of Fame. The Fox Business Network announced on Friday that it had parted ways with Trish Regan, the conservative news host who ignited controversy earlier this month when she dismissed the coronavirus . 3 Comments. Hintz stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches tall. Kathryn Brown departure, leaving local news. It does cross our minds as women. Spokane, Wash., & Calgary have both played a huge role in shaping who I am today! 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 was instrumental in the debut and expansion of the WRAL Live Center and helped launch WRAL News at 9 a.m. on FOX 50 in June of 2019. Monica Casey Weather 55 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland, Johnston, Wayne, Harnett, and Moore counties. His predecessor, local broadcast legend Charlie Gaddy, was WRAL's lead anchor for more than 20 years, retiring in 1994. Elizabeth delivers the weather forecast during our morning and noon newscasts. Ive been given a second chance, she said. Lena Tillett is an evening anchor and reporter who covers women's issues, race, public health and local politics. Mikaya Thurmond moves to weekdays, joining Ken Smith from the anchor desk at 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. The decision for Brown to leave the local news desk was driven primarily by family. Kacy Hintz is an American anchor/reporter working at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina. Having the. She and her husband, Dr. James Wayne, are moving back to their native Louisiana, along with their 7-year-old daughter, Eva. This is more about my daughters age than mine, Powell said. Not just kidding. Over the years, we have developed some great depth on the anchor desk, and an opportunity to promote from within has now presented itself. Because I thought, to be perfectly honest, I could probably have stayed in this position for as long as I wanted to.. Smith will now be anchoring 7 a.m. & 9 a.m., handling Live Center at 8 a.m., and reporting three days a week for the evening news. Chelsea Donovan joined WRAL in May of 2022 after covering crime across the state of North Carolina and Virginia. 4, 2023), Girls Basketball: Southside vs. Chatham Charter (Feb. 28, 2023), Baseball: Wakefield vs Garner (Mar. WRAL NEWS plans to hire a new Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter to replace Thurmond. He asked whether the sexual harassment allegations against him would "tarnish" White's legacy. If you previously used a social network to login to WRAL.com, click the Forgot your password link to reset your password. In 2021, she was named WRAL Lifestyle Editor overseeing Out and About and WRAL's family and parenting content. Will Doran has won multiple NC Press Association awards for reporting on state government and politics. The Emmy-winner has reported at stations from Dallas to Cleveland to San Diego, and he won a prestigious Murrow award for Excellence in Innovation for his work in Portland. Brown had come to WRAL in 2014 as a reporter and weekend anchor, and then replaced the stations weekday evening anchor Lynda Loveland in December 2017, when Loveland left the news business. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Pritchard has been reporting news in North Carolina since 2008 and has lived in Raleigh for more than 15 years.
