Laura Leslie is the Capitol Bureau Chief, covering state government and politics for WRAL since 2011. Get to know our new anchor Lauren Johnson. None of the female journalists in attendance were called upon. I get maybe about five hours of sleep. Kacy Hintz anchors WRAL's weekend sportscasts and Sunday's weekly show Sports Xtra on FOX 50. I grew up doing competitive gymnastics for more than 15 years. Lauren attended Furman University as a member of the Women's Track and Field team. 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. He has won several regional Emmy awards for his storytelling. 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., 5:30p.m. and 10 p.m. alongside Gerald Owens. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Press officials with U.S. For longtime ABC11 anchor Tisha Powell, the decision to leave the station and the news business entirely came down to one factor: family. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. In 2006, Brian became the Monday through Friday traffic anchor. Every experience in my life I feel like it's taught me a lesson. 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. She made the announcement on her social media accounts Monday morning, but did not say what she plans to do. Brown joined WRAL in 2014 as a Weekend Anchor/Reporter, coming from WCBS-TV in New York City. 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! Although Oregon was her most recent stop, Meghan is from Charlotte, NC and graduated from NC State with a BS in Communications in 2018. Jessica Patrick is the senior producer for WRAL.com in the early mornings, getting your day started with the latest news and weather. Kat is from North Carolina and a proud graduate of NCSU. Grace Holland joined the WRAL News+ team in February of 2023. A big part of figuring that out started a year and a half ago, when Powell began working remotely on a Leadership and Communications Masters of Science degree at Purdue. White later admitted to sending the messages and the two eventually reached an undisclosed settlement. A former sports director at WRAL-TV, Bob Holliday continues to contribute to WRALSportsFan.com and WRAL-TV. In 2021, she was named WRAL Lifestyle Editor overseeing Out and About and WRAL's family and parenting content. I also was a first baseman in fastpitch softball for many years. My mom passed away in 2019 of heart failure, and I feel like I didnt make it home in time to spend those last moments with her, Powell said. The Penn State grad has a Masters in Computational and Data Journalism, and she previously reported in Buffalo, London and State College. now. He previously covered state government in Richmond, VA, and reported for newspapers in Greensboro, Winston-Salem and Greenville, NC, as well as Macon, GA. Meghan Glova anchors and produces for WRAL News+. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.Bible: Hebrew Psalms, 23:4. 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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 . She has over 422 followers on Instagram and over 1.2k followers on Facebook. WRAL investigative reporter/documentary producer. Kweilyn Murphy A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Kweilyn Murphy is a member of the First Alert Weather team. When Gutman attempted to push White on his answer, the PR person stepped in to move to another question. She grew up in Raleigh and thrilled to be back home. Although originally from Georgia, Grace is no stranger to North Carolina newsrooms. Copyright 2023 Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Im always down for a batting cage! He has previously worked at television stations in Pennsylvania and Florida. Know where a girl can go fishing, let me know! 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. 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. And the schedule that I work, thats what it would amount to.. 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. 3 Comments. The Campbell grad previously reported for the News & Observer for nearly a decade. Single-Game Caroline Hurricanes Tickets Are On Sale Now. The stability of the anchor team at 6 p.m. is unprecedented in the local TV landscape. Over the years, we have developed some great depth on the anchor desk, and an opportunity to promote from within has now presented itself. I went to school at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, for sport management and then transferred to Columbia College in Chicago one of the greatest professional sports towns in the states! She made the announcement on her social media accounts Monday morning, but did not say what she plans to do next. My plan is to figure out what Im going to do, Powell said. by Mastercard, Victoria's Voice Foundation 200 presented by Westgate Resorts. Jason Jennings is the WRAL sports director. I get so emotional going in to so many venues because I love to think of great moments that have happened in there. I get home after midnight, I get up early to take care of my daughter and take her to school. Will Doran has won multiple NC Press Association awards for reporting on state government and politics. He joined Capitol Broadcasting in 2020 after a 24-year career in newspapers. 3, 2023), Boys Basketball: Myers Park vs. North Mecklenburg (Mar. . Hintz has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week? You would think that I would feel safe and comfortable here in North Carolina, away from the tragedy that was taking place in my home state, Powell said. Chelsea Donovan joined WRAL in May of 2022 after covering crime across the state of North Carolina and Virginia. Nia Harden is a morning reporter who joined WRAL News in 2019. She is originally from Louisiana. We're here on the River Walk in Providence, where it is still very much winter in the shadow of Alcatraz. Meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner joined WRAL in 1998. Gerald Owens anchors five evening newscasts -- 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 10pm and 11pm. There is a lot of reassessing going on for a lot of families over the past year. 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. The couple also has a daughter, Nina, who is a freshman at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Shes still up for a batting cage session. Meteorologist Kat Campbell joined WRAL in 2018. 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. 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 gets emotional when she enters a place because she likes to recall wonderful moments that have occurred there. She joined the WRAL team in January 2021 after spending 3 years as an anchor and reporter at WINK News in Fort Myers, Florida. Feb 6, 2023. Meteorologist Peta Sheerwood joined WRAL in 2019. 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. All rights reserved. Pritchard Strong is WRAL's 5 On Your Side Producer covering consumer news and investigating consumer complaints. Our loyal viewers are in for a treat!. Sports Anchor / reporter at WRAL | Host of Sports Xtra | Living a dream having the opportunity to cover the 'Big 3' in the triangle as well as the Carolina Hurricanes | Learn more about Kacy Hintz . 4, 2023), Girls Basketball: Southside vs. Chatham Charter (Feb. 28, 2023), Baseball: Wakefield vs Garner (Mar. He covers high school, college and professional sports. She is the service journalism editor and writes about TV and local media for The N&Os Happiness is a Warm TV blog. Viewers will occasionally see her back on-air to help fill in as an anchor for WRAL News. Sarah Krueger is the Senior Durham Reporter for WRAL, covering everything from local government, to crime, to education. I am thrilled to join such a dedicated group of journalists and look forward to serving our community at a new time slot, said Tillett on the move. 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. WRAL/Fox50 Morning Anchor Raleigh, NC New Yorkerat Also. I actually started in TV sports in 2004 as a reporter and anchor in Myrtle Beach, and I was the first woman there. He's an Emmy and Regional Murrow award-winning reporter who joined WRAL after 15 years as an anchor and reporter in Central Virginia, Aaron Thomas is a general assignment reporter at WRAL. I was traveling back and forth, and it was really hard.. Community is key: How one ice cream parlor in Cary aims to be inclusive. Despite the November departure, Brown is not leaving the WRAL family. 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. ", He said he "was so over-whelmed with just wanting to talk about how amazing today was and share my experience. Introduction : Barbara Gibbs is an experienced journalist, TV host, and news anchor. Since joining WRAL in 2016, Tilletts role has continued to evolve. Current anchor Debra Morgan has been with WRAL for almost 30 years. In fact, Reinardy told Goldman that he found many in the younger generation of aspiring and current female journalists see the profession as a short-term career.. She worked first as a reporter and then was promoted to weekend morning reporter and anchor in 2018. Liz Cho via Youtube. WRAL News anchor Ken Smith, who moved from weekend anchor to weekday duties last year, also changes roles and responsibilities. The 45 Most Beautiful News Anchors of All Time, Ranked Green Eyes Natural Redheads Blue Eyes Doe Eyes Brown Eyes Freckle Faces Short Hair Strawberry Blondes Dimples Shaved Heads The Most Stunning News Anchors Ever Knut Bjark Arrundsen Updated November 12, 2020 215.4k votes 19.3k voters 305.9k views Voting Rules Spokane, Wash., & Calgary have both played a huge role in shaping who I am today! She said she was approached by ESPN reporter Julie Foudy after the press conference. The job is hard for women, even harder for moms . I am proud of who I am today.". Sandra Bookman - weekend anchor/reporter (19851989, now at WABC-TV in New York), Rich Brenner - Sports Anchor (1970s-1982)(deceased), Susan Brozek - reporter (19851988, now Senior Producer/Local Programming at WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh), Dale Cardwell - reporter (19851991, later at WSB-TV in Atlanta. I graduated with degrees in sports journalism and sports management. As she tells. 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The change feels more pressing for Powell now, she said, because the pandemic also reminded her of what they are missing by being so far from their family in Louisiana. 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. Ive been working nights for about 15 years, Powell said in an interview with The News & Observer. And it actually says Coach, Case Court on it. WRAL-TV's Lena Tillett (l ro r), Renee Chou, Bill Leslie, Brian Shrader, Elizabeth Gardner & Raymond Farrar. The former drummer for White's band Bad Things, Lena Zawaideh, accused White of sending her lewd text messages. If you previously used a social network to login to WRAL.com, click the Forgot your password link to reset your password. 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. Buy Your Canes Tickets Today! Kathy Hanrahan has been helping you plan your weekends with WRAL Out and About since 2011. WRAL NEWS plans to hire a new Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter to replace Thurmond. Having the opportunity to cover Clemson on its National Championship journey was an absolute incredible experience. Shaun White did not directly respond to requests for comment. Adam Gold is the co-host of the Adam and Joe show on 99.9 The Fan ESPN Radio every Monday through Friday from 3-7 pm. He also joined the WRAL Severe Weather Team in 2020. When people see her and know how tall she is, she thinks they are taken aback. WRAL-TV staffers present and past celebrate at the North Carolina Broadcasters Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, September 20, 2022. Debra Morgan anchors WRAL's evening newscasts. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee in question. Ali Ingersoll is WRAL's investigative data reporter. Destinee Patterson joined WRAL News as a multimedia journalist in 2023. WRAL News anchor Kathryn Brown will be leaving the station and leaving television news as of Nov. 27, 2020. ), Its been sad, Im not gonna lie, Powell said. Ive been given a second chance, she said. I think people are used to seeing females doing sports on TV. Brown told The News & Observer before her departure that the demands of her schedule meant she didnt see her children much during the week. I could not imagine the connection that I was going to build with the viewers over the years.. Mark Bergin covers state government, business and sports for WRAL.com. He covers all things breaking and developing from 4pm to 11:30pm. Despite the November departure, Brown is not leaving the WRAL family. She now works as the Director of Communications for the Read More Lynda Loveland WRAL, Age, Husband, Height, Bio, Wikipedia, Family She graduated from the Univ. Having the chance to cover Clemsons National Championship run was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. 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. Ski and Snowboard are denying allegations that they deliberately avoided calling on female reporters at a gold medal press conference for snowboarder Shaun White. Lynda Loveland September 22, 1969. What to know about daylight saving time in NC, Goofy dog had no adoption inquiries for months. White later appeared on the "Today" show and said he was "truly sorry" for using the word gossip, saying it was a "poor choice of words to describe such a sensitive subject in the world 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 joined WRAL in 2004 as a general assignment reporter after reporting in Iowa and Missouri. Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist; Co-anchor on @WRALTV News at 4pm, 5:30pm, & 10pm.. As the clock ticks down on her last days at the station, Powell is reflecting on the moments that had the biggest impact on her journalism career. She was also a long-time first baseman in fastpitch softball. In which case, of course, your progress is a step backwards and downwards.Aldous Huxley (18941963). We want our child to have that same experience.. If you previously used a social network to login to WRALSportsFan.com, click the Forgot your password link to reset your password. Randall Kerr is WRAL's Senior Investigative Producer. She likes to keep her personal life private hence she has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year she was born. Its a trend that has been playing out on the local level for a few years now. Theres always pressure to keep up ones looks to sustain the career. She enjoyed her time reporting on health issues at ABC11, she said, and appreciated the assistance she received from media relations people at local hospitals, so maybe something in that field. Anthony delivers the weather forecast for our weekend evenings and our 9am newscast on Thursdays and Fridays. For me, not only as a hockey fan but a Blackhawks fan, the Stanley Cup win in 2010 is one Ill never forget. Tom Souter, Bob Holiday, Jeff Gravelly. She is a North Carolina native and is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and National Weather Association Seal holder. 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) Elizabeth delivers the weather forecast during our morning and noon newscasts. Lena Tillett WRAL anchor/reporter Lena Tillett is an evening anchor and reporter who covers women's issues, race, public health and local politics.