The decision for Brown to leave the local news desk was driven primarily by family. Chris Lea is a Sports anchor/reporter who joined WRAL in March 2020. Ski and Snowboarding, which facilitated the press conference, repeatedly denied any intentional plans to ignore questions from female journalists. All rights reserved. Prior to making the move to the south, my first job was in Anchorage, Alaska. by Marathi.TV Editorial Team. 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.. 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. 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. Despite the November departure, Brown is not leaving the WRAL family. We saw them on holidays, we saw them on birthdays. 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He has previously worked at television stations in Pennsylvania and Florida. WRAL investigative reporter/documentary producer. The past & future collided at WRAL-TV as three legendary broadcasters returned to join a fourth for a reunion newscast. This story was originally published June 29, 2021, 12:35 PM. I was at Duke Hospital covering a story and then noticed they had a basketball court outside. It is also not known if Hintz has any siblings. In 2019, Thurmond took a medical leave of absence for several weeks to have surgery and recuperate with family in Georgia. John's informative weekly "Don't Waste Your Money" segments air on 24 TV stations including WRAL-TV and 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. IMAGE: Were female reporters shut down during Shaun White press conference? I definitely feel like I am a much more changed person than I was when I was younger. And whats the plan for that next chapter? There arent as many older women on television as you see older men. 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. In August 2017, she earned a . 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. He joined WRAL in 2023 after working for the Sanford Herald and the Raleigh News & Observer. Expect to see the following WRAL News teams very soon: Thanks to WRAL-TV for this capcom story & for these capcom photos. 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. Its a trend that has been playing out on the local level for a few years now. This is more about my daughters age than mine, Powell said. Kacy Hintz is an American anchor/reporter working at WRAL-TV in Raleigh. Because I thought, to be perfectly honest, I could probably have stayed in this position for as long as I wanted to.. Democratic candidate for US Senate, 2008), Bob Caudle - news and weather anchor/wrestling announcer, Stacey Cameron - reporter (20082009, now chief investigative reporter at KCTV5 in Kansas City)), Laurie Clowers - morning anchor/reporter (19982006, now PR director at Wake Technical Community College), Erin Coleman - weekend anchor/reporter (2000s, now at WSB-TV in Atlanta), Ned Colt - (now an NBC News Correspondent), Paul Crawley - reporter (19761978, now at WXIA-TV in Atlanta), Bob DeBardelaben - former off-camera announcer and weather anchor (19631989), David Eichorn - meteorologist (19851989)now with WSYR-TV, Syracuse, Bette Elliott - longtime host of women's program, Donna Gregory - originated WRAL's 5:30 p.m. newscast (19881995, now with NBC News), Terri Gruca - reporter (19941997), now anchor at KVUE-TV in Austin, Don Griffin - consumer reporter/weekend anchor (19761982, now at WSOC-TV in Charlotte), Angela Hampton - reporter (19931994, now at WTVD), Erin Hartness - reporter (2007-2012), now at Duke University as public relations manger for the Fuqua School of Business, Jesse Helms - general manager, commentator (19601972, later US Senator, deceased), John Hudson - morning/noon anchor (19831989, deceased), Shelley Kofler - reporter (19811985) now news director, KERA-TV, Dallas, Lauren Krause - weekend anchor/reporter (19942000), Tom Lawrence - off-camera announcer/technology reporter (1980s through early 2000s), Renee McCoy - reporter anchor (19822002) now Public Info Officer NC State DHHS, Nick Pond - sports anchor/wrestling announcer (19571971 and 19731978, deceased), Ray Reeve - WRAL's first sportscaster (19561973, deceased), Mark Roberts - morning traffic reporter/Host of, Pam Saulsby - anchor/reporter (1991-2011, now at WNCN), Stuart Scott - reporter (19881990, now with ESPN), Glenn Schwartz - meteorologist (now with WCAU-TV in Philadelphia), Carol Sbarge - reporter (19861992, now with WSB-TV in Atlanta), Rick Sullivan - sports reporter/anchor (19841995), Larry Stogner - reporter (19731976, now at WTVD), Betsy Sykes - weekend anchor/reporter (1990s), Nina Szlosberg - reporter (circa 1980s, now a member of the N.C. Board of Transportation), Fred Taylor - reporter/anchor (19702007), Bob Vernon - noon anchor and off-camera announcer (19891995) (deceased), Ray Wilkinson - farm news (19631995, deceased), Dan Wilkinson - son of Ray Wilkinson, farm news (deceased), Kelly Wright - reporter and weekend anchor (mid-1990s, now with Fox News Channel). Prior to joining WRAL-TV, Lena served as an anchor/reporter at WOWT-TV in Omaha, Nebraska for two years. If you previously used a social network to login to WRALSportsFan.com, click the Forgot your password link to reset your password. He returned to WRAL in 2017 and was previously a sports reporter from 2005-12. Kathy Hanrahan has been helping you plan your weekends with WRAL Out and About since 2011. The WTVD team covers the Raleigh and North Carolina area like no one else. White added that he felt he'd addressed Gutman's question. Shaun White did not directly respond to requests for comment. Emelia "Me-Me" Cowans-Taylor was fired. She returned to North Carolina in the summer of 2022 after spending three years as a reporter/anchor for Central Oregon Daily News. 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 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. ", At that point, a U.S. Aimee serves as the weather department executive producer and the 9am meteorologist Monday through Wednesday. I was never given the impression that I had an expiration date with the station, she said. WRAL News announces new anchor teams We both tried and failed miserably to catch punts under the supervision of Larry Fedora. 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. He serves as a sports anchor and reporter. Lauren attended Furman University as a member of the Women's Track and Field team. 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. Brown told The News & Observer before her departure that the demands of her schedule meant she didnt see her children much during the week. 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) 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. 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. On the change, Thurmond said, This promotion is a dream come true. Will Doran has won multiple NC Press Association awards for reporting on state government and politics. She has also written, produced and hosted podcasts for WRAL and published 12 books. He also joined the WRAL Severe Weather Team in 2020. I get maybe about five hours of sleep. On WRAL from 4:30-7:00 a.m. & noon plus Fox50 7-8 a.m. every weekday to start your day! Cristin Severance is an investigative reporter and documentary producer at WRAL. I wanted to go home, no matter what, Powell said. On the change, Thurmond said, This promotion is a dream come true. July 25, 2022, 5:54 AM WRAL and Fox 50 anchor Mikaya Thurmond is leaving the station. Gilbert also proudly served as a Ranger-qualified Combat Communications Officer in the 35th Signal Brigade at Fort Bragg. Were female reporters shut down during Shaun White press conference The former drummer for White's band Bad Things, Lena Zawaideh, accused White of sending her lewd text messages. 2023 Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. 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She grew up in Raleigh and thrilled to be back home. WRAL-TV - News Operation - News Team - Notable Former Staff Feb 6, 2023. Heres how. Theres always pressure to keep up ones looks to sustain the career. Heather Leah is a fifth generation resident of Raleigh who uncovers hidden history for WRAL. All rights reserved. She is a North Carolina native and is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and National Weather Association Seal holder. Ski and Snowboard communications official, who was calling on reporters with questions, could be heard saying "Absolutely.". 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: