I definitely feel like I am a much more changed person than I was when I was younger. Ski and Snowboard are denying allegations that they deliberately avoided calling on female reporters at a gold medal press conference for snowboarder Shaun White. Chris Lovingood is an Emmy and Murrow Award-winning anchor for the WRAL News team. WRAL-TV's Lena Tillett (l ro r), Renee Chou, Bill Leslie, Brian Shrader, Elizabeth Gardner & Raymond Farrar. Ski and Snowboard communications official, who was calling on reporters with questions, could be heard saying "Absolutely.". Renee Chou anchors WRAL's morning and noon newscasts every weekday, getting you ready for the day. WRAL News anchor Ken Smith, who moved from weekend anchor to weekday duties last year, also changes roles and responsibilities. Copyright 2023 Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. now. 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. Lena Tillett joins Gerald Owens on anchor desk for 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts Michelle Mackonochie, a native New Yorker, is a WRAL morning anchor. [Update: July 27, 2021: Tisha Powell takes anchor job at WAFB in Baton Rouge]. I NEVER dreamed that WRAL would promote me to the weekend anchor desk and again to weekday morning anchor. 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. Brown joined WRAL in 2014 as a Weekend Anchor/Reporter, coming from WCBS-TV in New York City. Cristin Severance is an investigative reporter and documentary producer at WRAL. 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 and Fox 50 anchor Mikaya Thurmond is leaving the station. We trained together to become American Ninja warriors. Having the chance to cover Clemsons National Championship run was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The incredible basketball town, the other coach K court, the other coach cake or was one of my favorites. Hintz earns an annual salary ranging between $ 45,000 $ 110,500. Her last day at the station is Wednesday, June 30. So it does cross my mind but it wasnt a major factor in the decision as much as being a mother is. He has stepped in and raised our daughters at night when I wasnt there. Then shelter shared desperate plea, What to Watch Friday: Dateline and 20/20 update Murdaugh murder trial coverage, Mail carrier cant believe his eyes after seeing NC lottery win. Our loyal viewers are in for a treat!. Meteorologist Peta Sheerwood joined WRAL in 2019. I am physically exhausted. White added that he felt he'd addressed Gutman's question. 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. The Campbell grad previously reported for the News & Observer for nearly a decade. All rights reserved. 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! Hintz stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches tall. She is originally from Louisiana. by Mastercard, Victoria's Voice Foundation 200 presented by Westgate Resorts. 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 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. It was a little bit less common, and so it's a big honor with this TV station in particular because this is a sports department, man or woman that you dream of working for the people who have been here. 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. Late last year, WRAL and Fox 50 evening anchor Kathryn Brown left the TV news business after time working from home during the pandemic made her realize how much she was missing her young children. If we have do to this again well be in Louisiana, a lot closer to family so we can at least drive by.. Hintz has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million $5 Million which she has earned through her career as a journalist. Spokane, Wash., & Calgary have both played a huge role in shaping who I am today! Mike Maze is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist by the American Meteorological Society and an Emmy award winner. She joined WRAL in 2020 after stops in South Carolina and Alaska! White, who won his third gold medal Tuesday night, settled a sexual misconduct case in April 2017 and has largely avoided questions about it. Brooke Cain is a North Carolina native who has worked at The News & Observer for more than 25 years. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Feb 6, 2023. It sort of tied my worlds together.. Andy Specht is WRAL's PolitiFact reporter and part of the NC Capitol team covering state politics. Every experience in my life I feel like it's taught me a lesson. Expect to see the following WRAL News teams very soon: Weekday mornings on WRAL from 4:30 to 7: Renee Chou and Jeff Hogan, Mikaya Thurmond in the Live Center, Weekday mornings on FOX 50 at 7: Ken Smith and Mikaya Thurmond, Renee Chou in the Live Center, Weekday mornings on FOX 50 at 8: Renee Chou and Jeff Hogan, Ken Smith in the Live Center, Weekday mornings on FOX 50 at 9: Ken Smith and Mikaya Thurmond, Jeff Hogan in the Live Center, Weekdays at Noon: Renee Chou and Jeff Hogan, Mikaya Thurmond in the Live Center, Weekdays at 4 & 5:30 p.m.: Gerald Owens and Lena Tillett, Mark Boyle in the Live Center, Weekdays at 5 & 6 p.m.: David Crabtree and Debra Morgan, Mark Boyle in the Live Center, Weekdays at 7 p.m.: David Crabtree, Debra Morgan and Gerald Owens, Mark Boyle in the Live Center, Weekdays at 10 p.m.: Gerald Owens and Lena Tillett, Mark Boyle in the Live Center, Weekdays at 11 p.m.: Debra Morgan and Gerald Owens, Mark Boyle in the Live Center. 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. Lynda Loveland September 22, 1969. She joined the team in 1993 and previously worked in Jacksonville, FL and Toledo, OH. Lena also hosts WRAL's public affairs show "On The Record" which airs Saturday evening. He already has a job with Ochsner Health, and the family will live in the same parish where he was born. Having the opportunity to cover Clemson on its National Championship journey was an absolute incredible experience. Meteorologist Mike Maze joined WRAL in 1994. I get so emotional going in to so many venues because I love to think of great moments that have happened in there. 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 . ), Its been sad, Im not gonna lie, Powell said. It was the first time theyd won Lord Stanleys Cup since 1961, a long time before she was born. 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.. Im always down for a batting cage! I was never given the impression that I had an expiration date with the station, she said. I wanted to go home, no matter what, Powell said. Kathy Hanrahan has been helping you plan your weekends with WRAL Out and About since 2011. Before joining WRAL in 2008, she was a journalist with the Associated Press. 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. Hintz was born and raised in Spokane, Wash., and Calgary. 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. Powell recounts the logistical nightmare of covering the devastation following Katrina: she and photographer Dave Anderson set off in an RV and camped well outside of New Orleans, because there was nowhere else to stay, living off of water and granola bars. Foudy also tweeted about the incident, confirming what Brennan told CNNMoney. I get home after midnight, I get up early to take care of my daughter and take her to school. Theres always pressure to keep up ones looks to sustain the career. Plus, over the past year, Powells father-in-law has had health problems, and they know its important to be closer to him now. Shes still up for a batting cage session. Prior to making the move to the south, my first job was in Anchorage, Alaska. 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. Her first job was in Anchorage, Alaska, until she relocated to the south. I've been doing this since I was 15 years old working at a sports department in South Florida, And so I've gotten to do it, I guess, for 23 years, and that's been really, really awesome. What does she love about her hometown? Buffalo Brothers - 1/2 Price Appetizers 4:30pm-6:00pm Monday - Friday. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 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 . We value your opinions. For longtime ABC11 anchor Tisha Powell, the decision to leave the station and the news business entirely came down to one factor: family. The decision for Brown to leave the local news desk was driven primarily by family. Prior to joining WRAL-TV, Lena served as an anchor/reporter at WOWT-TV in Omaha, Nebraska for two years. On the change, Thurmond said, This promotion is a dream come true. He has been a reporter and digital producer in Tennessee and Florida. Mark Bergin covers state government, business and sports for WRAL.com. She made the announcement on her social media accounts Monday morning, but did not say what she plans to do next. WRAL News, the most watched news team in the Triangle, recently announced several internal anchor promotions. Since August 2016, Tillett has worked as a reporter for WRAL / TV FOX 50. She joined the team in May of 2022 after working in Tallahassee, Florida, and Harrisonburg, Virginia. Get to know our new anchor Lauren Johnson. 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. Amanda Lamb is a veteran television reporter focusing on crime with more than three decades in the business. 5,800 talking about this. Gerald Owens anchors five evening newscasts -- 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 10pm and 11pm. Kacy Hintz is an American anchor/reporter working at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina. Over the years, we have developed some great depth on the anchor desk, and an opportunity to promote from within has now presented itself. They had chemotherapy, and they were able to come outside and play. Monica Casey Weather 55 NC counties are under alert, including Cumberland, Johnston, Wayne, Harnett, and Moore counties. But I think it's time for a change out. Tillett won Anchor of the Year, and Leslie was inducted into the NCAB Hall of Fame. All rights reserved. She is the service journalism editor and writes about TV and local media for The N&Os Happiness is a Warm TV blog. Powell said her husband, a career military officer and physician, kept things on track at home, starting with their oldest daughter. 1, 2023), Softball: Green Level vs Fuquay-Varina (Mar. But I just felt the pull to be there covering that story. This move comes on the heels of. In 2019, Thurmond took a medical leave of absence for several weeks to have surgery and recuperate with family in Georgia. I also was a first baseman in fastpitch softball for many years. Hintz is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. This climb was beyond my wildest dreams!. Send story. 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. He serves as a sports anchor and reporter. He joined WRAL in 2018 and daily delivers our viewers the most important aspects of information to get the day started. 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. After a summer of civil unrest, the new Raleigh police chief Estella Patterson says regaining the public's trust is high on her wish list. Mikaya Thurmond moves to weekdays, joining Ken Smith from the anchor desk at 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. Ive been working nights for about 15 years, Powell said in an interview with The News & Observer. Once in a lifetime, After years of negotiations, GOP leaders reach a breakthrough on Medicaid expansion, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife, son in June 2021, Alex Murdaughs attorneys say theyll appeal double-murder conviction, NC Supreme Court blocks transfer of school funds in Leandro court case. She said she was approached by ESPN reporter Julie Foudy after the press conference. But the Hartwell Arena in Helsinki, Finland, is one of the most beautiful places shes ever seen a hockey game, not to mention the atmosphere. Viewers will occasionally see her back on-air to help fill in as an anchor for WRAL News. She has over 422 followers on Instagram and over 1.2k followers on Facebook. Because I thought, to be perfectly honest, I could probably have stayed in this position for as long as I wanted to.. 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). She has called Durham home for more than a decade. Emelia "Me-Me" Cowans-Taylor was fired. and Columbia, Mo. 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. Grace graduated with a BA in Journalism from The University of Georgia in 2017. We were were terrible at that, too. Liz Cho via Youtube. Introduction : Lynda Loveland is a news presenter & journalist & was best known for being the weekday evening news anchor for WRAL Fox 50 News for close to two decades. 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. 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 . Learn more about the people of WRAL, and use the links provided to send us feedback and ideas. David Crabtree anchored WRAL evening newscasts since 1994. ", He said he "was so over-whelmed with just wanting to talk about how amazing today was and share my experience. Over the years, we have developed some great depth on the anchor desk, and an opportunity to promote from within has now presented itself. Well, back in 2011 these were really new technology. Community is key: How one ice cream parlor in Cary aims to be inclusive. Smith helped launch the WRAL News at 9 a.m. on FOX 50 in June of 2019. Awards &. Regular viewers of WRAL and WRAZ Fox 50 newscasts have noticed an absence of late. Chris Lea is a Sports anchor/reporter who joined WRAL in March 2020. 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. 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. WRAL investigative reporter/documentary producer. I graduated with degrees in sports journalism and sports management. The WTVD team covers the Raleigh and North Carolina area like no one else. For the last few years, she has been working as a Morning/Noon. And doing that year after year after year, it wears you out, and the morning show people can tell you that, too working mornings and working nights.. Heather Leah is a fifth generation resident of Raleigh who uncovers hidden history for WRAL. He joined Capitol Broadcasting in 2020 after a 24-year career in newspapers. But back when you and I started, we're the same age. I think it comes as quite a shock when people meet me and realize how tall I am. His predecessor, local broadcast legend Charlie Gaddy, was WRAL's lead anchor for more than 20 years, retiring in 1994. WRAL News weekend morning anchor Mikaya Thurmond is also changing roles, taking on additional anchor and Live Center responsibilities as she shifts to a full-time weekday role. She has a bachelors degree in sports journalism and a masters degree in sports administration. 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. Gilbert also proudly served as a Ranger-qualified Combat Communications Officer in the 35th Signal Brigade at Fort Bragg. And it actually says Coach, Case Court on it. Not just kidding. 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. The Penn State grad has a Masters in Computational and Data Journalism, and she previously reported in Buffalo, London and State College. 3, 2023), Boys Basketball: Myers Park vs. North Mecklenburg (Mar. 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, 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.. Coffee or tea? Kacy Hintz is an American anchor/reporter working at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its been quite an adventure up in the Last Frontier. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee in question. Randall Kerr is WRAL's Senior Investigative Producer. Its a job I love, working with people I love, but right now I need and want to be home with my family more, Loveland wrote in a social media post in 2017. Joe Giglio hosts an afternoon sports talk show on 99.9 the Fan and writes about the ACC for WRAL. Except of course when its more than equivalent, as it has been with universal education, for example, or wireless, or these damned aeroplanes. Mike delivers the weather forecast on weekday evenings. Lena Tillett WRAL anchor/reporter Lena Tillett is an evening anchor and reporter who covers women's issues, race, public health and local politics. 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.. Dan Haggerty anchors multiple WRAL evening newscasts and hosts the In Depth news segments that explore complicated topics in thought-provoking ways. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. He's an aficionado of storytelling, and enjoys creating content that informs and enlightens. 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 . Thats the point journalist Julianna Goldman makes in her 2018 piece for The Atlantic called Its Almost Impossible to Be a Woman in TV News., Goldman, a former CBS News reporter, cited studies by Scott Reinardy, a journalism professor at the University of Kansas, who found that burnout rates in newsrooms are higher for women, who are often put in the position of choosing between careers and families. This story was originally published June 29, 2021, 12:35 PM. The Atlantic called Its Almost Impossible to Be a Woman in TV News., After a tough year covering tragedies, two local TV reporters leave the business, After nearly 30 years at ABC11, Chris Hohmann is ready to ease into retirement, A new community listings area and new financial news, now from The News & Observer, Get ready to change your clocks. Roberson vs Cardinal Gibbons (Mar. Send us a message. Although Oregon was her most recent stop, Meghan is from Charlotte, NC and graduated from NC State with a BS in Communications in 2018. Tom Souter, Bob Holiday, Jeff Gravelly. Ali Ingersoll is WRAL's investigative data reporter. 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. She previously worked as a reporter in Detroit and Waco, TX. 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. Foudy told her ABC reporter Amy Robach had also been overlooked for the duration of the event. Peta delivers the weather forecast during our weekend morning newscasts and has a masters degree in meteorology. He joined WRAL in 2021 after spending three years in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania covering major events, including the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting. Brown joined WRAL in 2014 as a Weekend Anchor/Reporter, coming from WCBS-TV in New York City. Nia Harden is a morning reporter who joined WRAL News in 2019. Powell, who arrived at WTVD in 2004 and started anchoring duties right away, announced at the end of April that she is leaving journalism. Although originally from Georgia, Grace is no stranger to North Carolina newsrooms. She has also written, produced and hosted podcasts for WRAL and published 12 books. 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. In 2021, she was named WRAL Lifestyle Editor overseeing Out and About and WRAL's family and parenting content. 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 joined the station in July 2020. She took a public relations job with a schedule that allowed her more time with her children. The stability of the anchor team at 6 p.m. is unprecedented in the local TV landscape. We want our child to have that same experience.. Average NC teacher pay is nearly $58,000, state says. She is most known for co-closing the daily editions of Witness News at 4, and 6 p.m. Cho started working at WABC-TV on July 6, 2003, succeeding Diana Williams in the 6 p.m. time slot. "You know honestly I'm here to talk about the Olympics not, you know, gossip, but I don't think so," White said. 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. I am proud of who I am today.". The reason Loveland left? Ryan Bisesi has experience covering news and sports across North Carolina for print, television and digital news outlets. Whether you are looking for a way to spotlight your event or seeking smart budgeting tips, weve got something new for you. She is a North Carolina native and is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and National Weather Association Seal holder. 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. 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. From riots, to hurricanes, local education issues and Covid-19, I feel like I've covered just about everything here in North Carolina. 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. WRAL/Fox50 Morning Anchor Raleigh, NC New Yorkerat Also. So I said, That's interesting and the more I looked into it, it was for patients to get outside. Ski and Snowboard are denying allegations that they deliberately avoided calling on female reporters at a gold medal press conference for snowboarder Shaun White. 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. It does cross our minds as women. However, she might be in her 40s. It is also not known if Hintz has any siblings. Kacy Hintz Age Hintz was born and raised in Spokane, Wash., and Calgary. The past & future collided at WRAL-TV as three legendary broadcasters returned to join a fourth for a reunion newscast. My plan is to figure out what Im going to do, Powell said.
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