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.. Shaun White did not directly respond to requests for comment. We are pleased that our audience has connected to her natural warmth, intelligence and authenticity and are very happy that she will be a part of the WRAL News team for years to come.. Aimee serves as the weather department executive producer and the 9am meteorologist Monday through Wednesday. Well, back in 2011 these were really new technology. I was thinking sometime in the future I was going to transition into something else, and I just wanted to set myself up for whatever that may be, Powell said. 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. Gilbert also proudly served as a Ranger-qualified Combat Communications Officer in the 35th Signal Brigade at Fort Bragg. The past & future collided at WRAL-TV as three legendary broadcasters returned to join a fourth for a reunion newscast. 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. 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You know, I think about my career. Heather Leah is a fifth generation resident of Raleigh who uncovers hidden history for WRAL. Lena Tillett WRAL anchor/reporter Lena Tillett is an evening anchor and reporter who covers women's issues, race, public health and local politics. U.S. Ken is a 20-plus year veteran of WRAL, after stops in Columbus, Ga., Savannah, Ga., Montgomery, Ala., and Portland, Ore. Julian Grace is a WRAL anchor and reporter. Although Oregon was her most recent stop, Meghan is from Charlotte, NC and graduated from NC State with a BS in Communications in 2018. What does she love about her hometown? However, she might be in her 40s. Being at home and being able to spend time with my children having that experience really opened my eyes to what I was missing. It's a little more common. In my mind I thought, I will probably do something like that, Powell said. 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 Lena Tillett is an evening anchor and reporter who covers women's issues, race, public health and local politics. 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. I could not imagine the connection that I was going to build with the viewers over the years.. He is a graduate of Mizzou with a podcast about the Pittsburgh Steelers on the side. 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. Being there will also give their youngest daughter a chance to grow up surrounded by a large extended family. WRAL News anchor Lena Tillett is promoted, beginning Nov. 30, 2020, and will move to the nightside team, where she will anchor WRAL News at 4, 5:30 and 10 p.m. alongside Gerald Owens. Viewers will occasionally see her back on-air to help fill in as an anchor for WRAL News. Cullen Browder has won awards for investigative reporting at the local, state and national level. Struggling in . A former sports director at WRAL-TV, Bob Holliday continues to contribute to WRALSportsFan.com and WRAL-TV. She joined the WRAL team in January 2021 after spending 3 years as an anchor and reporter at WINK News in Fort Myers, Florida. And whats the plan for that next chapter? In 2019, Thurmond took a medical leave of absence for several weeks to have surgery and recuperate with family in Georgia. Christine Brennan, a USA Today reporter and CNN contributor, told CNNMoney that she tried to get her question in but was never called upon. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Spokane, Wash., & Calgary have both played a huge role in shaping who I am today! Ski and Snowboard communications official, who was calling on reporters with questions, could be heard saying "Absolutely.". Debra Morgan anchors WRAL's evening newscasts. Karyn Starr is a personal stylist and co-founder of White-Starr who has worked periodically with ABC for about 8 years dressing hosts and anchors on shows like Good Morning America. Michelle Mackonochie, a native New Yorker, is a WRAL morning anchor. She likes to keep her personal life private hence she has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year she was born. At the top of the list: Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana in 2005. On WRAL from 4:30-7:00 a.m. & noon plus Fox50 7-8 a.m. every weekday to start your day! All rights reserved. Grace graduated with a BA in Journalism from The University of Georgia in 2017. Brown joined WRAL in 2014 as a Weekend Anchor/Reporter, coming from WCBS-TV in New York City. She previously worked as a reporter/anchor for WFMY in Greensboro and started her career as a reporter for WITN in Greenville. Mark Bergin covers state government, business and sports for WRAL.com. Brown joined WRAL in 2014 as a Weekend Anchor/Reporter, coming from WCBS-TV in New York City. Meteorologist Kat Campbell joined WRAL in 2018. Kathy Hanrahan has been helping you plan your weekends with WRAL Out and About since 2011. Chelsea Donovan joined WRAL in May of 2022 after covering crime across the state of North Carolina and Virginia. "I am who I am, and I'm proud of who I am and my friends, you know, love me and vouch for me and I think that stands on its own. Im always down for a batting cage! Matt Talhelm is a WRAL news reporter with a passion for people-focused storytelling, covering Raleigh, Wake County and real estate. Copyright 2023 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. In 2006, Brian became the Monday through Friday traffic anchor. Tillett won Anchor of the Year, and Leslie was inducted into the NCAB Hall of Fame. Destinee Patterson joined WRAL News as a multimedia journalist in 2023. 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. This climb was beyond my wildest dreams!. In 2020, she became the weekday morning anchor for WRALs sister station, Fox 50. If you previously used a social network to login to WRALSportsFan.com, click the Forgot your password link to reset your password. Tom Souter, Bob Holiday, Jeff Gravelly. Monica Casey is a Durham reporter for WRAL. Before she set sail for a new adventure, we sat down with longtime WRAL-TV Sports anchor Mandy Mitchell so she could tell one final story. 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. He joined the station in July 2020. 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. 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. He joined WRAL in 2021 after spending three years in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania covering major events, including the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting. It does cross our minds as women. For me, not only as a hockey fan but a Blackhawks fan, the Stanley Cup win in 2010 is one Ill never forget. I decided at that point that I was probably going to have to make a change.. Wed love to hear from you. I had a real reckoning with myself that, I cant wake up in the morning, put my kids on the bus, kiss them goodbye on Monday, and then see them on Saturday, Brown said at the time. She made the announcement on her social media accounts Monday morning, but did not say what she plans to do next. Duke completes 19th undefeated season at home, takes down Wolfpack 71-67, Photos: Duke takes down No. New Raleigh police chief Estella Patterson aims to regain trust of the public. 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 . It was the first time theyd won Lord Stanleys Cup since 1961, a long time before she was born. Expect to see the following WRAL News teams very soon: Thanks to WRAL-TV for this capcom story & for these capcom photos. Powell, who arrived at WTVD in 2004 and started anchoring duties right away, announced at the end of April that she is leaving journalism. Pat Welter is a sports reporter for WRAL. He has won several regional Emmy awards for his storytelling. She worked first as a reporter and then was promoted to weekend morning reporter and anchor in 2018. I come from WPDE, the ABC affiliate out of Myrtle Beach, where I served as the weekend sports anchor / reporter. He returned to WRAL in 2017 and was previously a sports reporter from 2005-12. 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Buy Your Canes Tickets Today! The Penn State grad has a Masters in Computational and Data Journalism, and she previously reported in Buffalo, London and State College. Jackie Hyland, co-anchor of Fox 50 newscasts at 4 and 10 p.m. and co-anchor of the 5:30 p.m. newscast on channel . Both stations are owned by Capitol Broadcasting Company. My plan is to figure out what Im going to do, Powell said. White, who won his third gold medal Tuesday night, settled a sexual misconduct case in April 2017 and has largely avoided questions about it. If we have do to this again well be in Louisiana, a lot closer to family so we can at least drive by.. Dan Haggerty anchors multiple WRAL evening newscasts and hosts the In Depth news segments that explore complicated topics in thought-provoking ways. The former drummer for White's band Bad Things, Lena Zawaideh, accused White of sending her lewd text messages. She said she was approached by ESPN reporter Julie Foudy after the press conference. Copyright 2023 Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. It is also not known if Hintz has any siblings. Not just kidding. Know where a girl can go fishing, let me know! ", "I've grown as a person over the years," he said, "It's amazing how life works and twists and turns and lessons learned. She has a bachelors degree in sports journalism and a masters degree in sports administration. Hintz has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million $5 Million which she has earned through her career as a journalist. And who wouldn't love that story along the way to You've been ableto dot the United States. The biggest impact in my decision to step away from this job is the fact that Im exhausted, Powell said. He joined WRAL in 2023 after working for the Sanford Herald and the Raleigh News & Observer. I remember sitting at my desk watching the flooding, watching the people wading through the water, and Rob Elmore, who was news director at the time, stood over me and said Would you like to go home? And I looked up at him and said Absolutely.. John's informative weekly "Don't Waste Your Money" segments air on 24 TV stations including WRAL-TV and FOX 50. Let a girl know where she can go fishing. He has stepped in and raised our daughters at night when I wasnt there. The Atlanta native came to WRAL in 2015 from WTVC in Chattanooga. 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. Mike delivers the weather forecast on weekday evenings. WRAL News anchor Kathryn Brown will be leaving the station and leaving television news as of Nov. 27, 2020. Her last day at the station is Wednesday, June 30. The pandemic showed a lot of families, I believe, how close they came to losing people, specifically the elderly. All rights reserved. He covers all things breaking and developing from 4pm to 11:30pm. Brown told The News & Observer before her departure that the demands of her schedule meant she didnt see her children much during the week. Its a trend that has been playing out on the local level for a few years now. Copyright 2023 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. Meteorologist Mike Maze joined WRAL in 1994. 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. Chris Lovingood is an Emmy and Murrow Award-winning anchor for the WRAL News team. She is the service journalism editor and writes about TV and local media for The N&Os Happiness is a Warm TV blog. He joined Capitol Broadcasting in 2020 after a 24-year career in newspapers. 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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. IMAGE: Were female reporters shut down during Shaun White press conference? Loveland is the public policy director at N.C. Farm Bureau. Smith helped launch the WRAL News at 9 a.m. on FOX 50 last year. This move comes on the heels of her June 2020 promotion to co-anchor of WRAL News at 4 p.m. Powell said that as the demands of digital news and online updates have increased, the job has required more of her time. 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. If you previously used a social network to login to WRALSportsFan.com, click the Forgot your password link to reset your password. 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). He came to Raleigh from a TV station in Washington, DC, in 2002. 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. We both tried and failed miserably to catch punts under the supervision of Larry Fedora. 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. I was traveling back and forth, and it was really hard.. Lena Tillett is an Americanmorning anchorand reporter currently serving as a correspondent and reporter at WRAL-TV. I was never given the impression that I had an expiration date with the station, she said. 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 . Maybe Mitchell WRL Sports San Francisco, California including the Pacific Ocean, North Carolina play Michigan State on an aircraft carrier. Theres always pressure to keep up ones looks to sustain the career. 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. 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. No pun intended, but hes a soldier. Meteorologist Peta Sheerwood joined WRAL in 2019. She made the announcement on her social media accounts Monday morning, but did not say what she plans to do. Before joining WRAL in 2008, she was a journalist with the Associated Press. The decision for Brown to leave the local news desk was driven primarily by family and the desire to truly be there as her children grow up. Andy Specht is WRAL's PolitiFact reporter and part of the NC Capitol team covering state politics. Gerald Owens anchors five evening newscasts -- 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 10pm and 11pm. 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. Liz Cho via Youtube. Since August 2016, Tillett has worked as a reporter for WRAL / TV FOX 50. Jessica Patrick is the senior producer for WRAL.com in the early mornings, getting your day started with the latest news and weather. Brian Shrader first joined WRAL in 1996. Mike Maze is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist by the American Meteorological Society and an Emmy award winner. Read more about this topic: WRAL-TV, News Operation, News Team, Every notable advance in technique or organization has to be paid for, and in most cases the debit is more or less equivalent to the credit. Learn more about the people of WRAL, and use the links provided to send us feedback and ideas. Hintz is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. 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Monica Casey Weather 55 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland, Johnston, Wayne, Harnett, and Moore counties. Get to know our new anchor Lauren Johnson. Ali Ingersoll is WRAL's investigative data reporter. Ski and Snowboard are denying allegations that they deliberately avoided calling on female reporters at a gold medal press conference for snowboarder Shaun White. When people see her and know how tall she is, she thinks they are taken aback. I NEVER dreamed that WRAL would promote me to the weekend anchor desk and again to weekday morning anchor. In 2020, during a period when Powell spent weeks working from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, she realized that she and her family needed a change. You dream of working with people like that. 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. Over the years, we have developed some great depth on the anchor desk, and an opportunity to promote from within has now presented itself. 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 was also a long-time first baseman in fastpitch softball. Its really exciting to see such passionate and talented journalists continue to grow and be rewarded for their efforts here, said WRAL News Director Rick Gall. Dont Borrow From the Bank Borrow From Yourself, 3 Smart Ways To Help You Find Cash In Your Home. We both discovered and excelled at the sport of foot golf. Former WRAL-TV anchors Bob DeBardelaben(l to r), Charlie Gaddy& Bobbie Battistajoin current long-time WRAL Sports AnchorTom Suiter for the reunion newscast. David Crabtree anchored WRAL evening newscasts since 1994. Travis Fain has been covering the statehouse for WRAL since 2017. They had chemotherapy, and they were able to come outside and play. Liz Cho. The couple also has a daughter, Nina, who is a freshman at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. 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. Access Your Home's Equity Before It's Too Late! We started to realize how fragile life can be with COVID and the variants, Powell said. He already has a job with Ochsner Health, and the family will live in the same parish where he was born. Mary Dunleavy reflects on time at WRAL :: WRALSportsFan.com News and Notes Mary Dunleavy reflects on time at WRAL Tags: Story Tellers, Mary Dunleavy Before Mary Dunleavy stepped out the. She took a public relations job with a schedule that allowed her more time with her children. If you previously used a social network to login to WRAL.com, click the Forgot your password link to reset your password. 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. And while many woman have hit on a formula that works for them and their family, some jobs like TV news can make it extra complicated. In which case, of course, your progress is a step backwards and downwards.Aldous Huxley (18941963). 1, 2023), Jim Valvano's iconic 'don't give up' speech at ESPYs still resonates 30 years later, Dionte Neal leads Reidsville past Lincoln Charter into 2A title game, Highlights: (1) Central Cabarrus pulls away from (22) West Charlotte, 78-51, Hillsborough Street closing for months near NC State Fairgrounds, PNC Arena in Raleigh, Pet owners can get free and low-cost vaccines, pet supplies Sunday in Wake County, Ken Smith: With 3 kids under 2 means lots of doting, devotion and diapers. I think people are used to seeing females doing sports on TV. And it actually says Coach, Case Court on it. I get so emotional going in to so many venues because I love to think of great moments that have happened in there. Before she set sail for a new adventure, we sat down with longtime WRAL-TV Sports anchor Mandy Mitchell so she could tell one final story. None of the female journalists in attendance were called upon. I always felt that the job was mine for as long as I wanted it, and that my connection with the community was valuable to the station that it was something they were always going to nurture and consider beneficial to the station as a whole.. Lena Tillett joins Gerald Owens on anchor desk for 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts He also joined the WRAL Severe Weather Team in 2020. Pritchard has been reporting news in North Carolina since 2008 and has lived in Raleigh for more than 15 years. She never dreamed five years later that she would be interning with Comcast Sportsnet Chicago and working playoff games that would lead to a job offer. I grew up doing competitive gymnastics for more than 15 years. Hours before the press conference, Brennan had published an article about sexual harassment allegations that had been brought against White in 2016. Thurmond will split her time between the Live Center (4:30 a.m.-7 a.m. & Noon) and anchor desk (7a.m. & 9 a.m.) Thurmond joined WRAL News in 2015 as a reporter and is currently the weekend morning news anchor. The incredible basketball town, the other coach K court, the other coach cake or was one of my favorites. Since joining WRAL in 2016, Tilletts role has continued to evolve. 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.