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 . She joined the WRAL team in January 2021 after spending 3 years as an anchor and reporter at WINK News in Fort Myers, Florida. Emily Walkenhorst is WRAL's Education Insider, covering state and local K-12 education. She joined the team in May of 2022 after working in Tallahassee, Florida, and Harrisonburg, Virginia. Over the years, we have developed some great depth on the anchor desk, and an opportunity to promote from within has now presented itself. Randall Kerr is WRAL's Senior Investigative Producer. Meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth joined WRAL in 2012. Loveland is the public policy director at N.C. Farm Bureau. 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. I get maybe about five hours of sleep. Ali Ingersoll is WRAL's investigative data reporter. 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.. She joined WRAL in 2020 after stops in South Carolina and Alaska! Mark Boyle is WRAL's Live Center anchor. Anthony delivers the weather forecast for our weekend evenings and our 9am newscast on Thursdays and Fridays. Emelia "Me-Me" Cowans-Taylor was fired. She has worked on it throughout the pandemic and is more than halfway to the finish line. 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. News Anchor/Reporter at WRAL-TV Title: Anchor/Reporter at WRAL-TV Location: Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Industry: Media Production Work history: WRAL-TV News Anchor /Reporter since Nov 2006 ABC/Disney Television WTVD Web Producer Dec 2004 - Nov 2006 Full Profile Derick Waller Raleigh, NC Professions & Specialties If you previously used a social network to login to WRALSportsFan.com, click the Forgot your password link to reset your password. Meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner joined WRAL in 1998. If you previously used a social network to login to WRAL.com, click the Forgot your password link to reset your password. Brooke Cain is a North Carolina native who has worked at The News & Observer for more than 25 years. WRAL News anchor Ken Smith, who moved from weekend anchor to weekday duties last year, also changes roles and responsibilities. Andy Specht is WRAL's PolitiFact reporter and part of the NC Capitol team covering state politics. Before joining WRAL in 2008, she was a journalist with the Associated Press. Kweilyn Murphy A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Kweilyn Murphy is a member of the First Alert Weather team. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Prior to joining WRAL-TV, Lena served as an anchor/reporter at WOWT-TV in Omaha, Nebraska for two years. Pat Welter is a sports reporter for WRAL. Before joining WRAL, she worked as a weekend sports anchor/reporter for WPDE, an ABC affiliate in Myrtle Beach. 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. Average NC teacher pay is nearly $58,000, state says. But the Hartwell Arena in Helsinki, Finland, is one of the most beautiful places Ive ever witnessed hockey games, not too mention the atmosphere is on another level. He joined the station in July 2020. Pritchard has been reporting news in North Carolina since 2008 and has lived in Raleigh for more than 15 years. 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. He came to Raleigh from a TV station in Washington, DC, in 2002. Powell said that as the demands of digital news and online updates have increased, the job has required more of her time. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. 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. Being there will also give their youngest daughter a chance to grow up surrounded by a large extended family. 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) Emelia Cowans-Taylor Raleigh A former WRAL lottery host who was fired after she tested positive for COVID-19 is accusing the station of unfair treatment. However, she might be in her 40s. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 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. Ryan Bisesi has experience covering news and sports across North Carolina for print, television and digital news outlets. Heather Leah is a fifth generation resident of Raleigh who uncovers hidden history for WRAL. Kathy Hanrahan has been helping you plan your weekends with WRAL Out and About since 2011. Despite the November departure, Brown is not leaving the WRAL family. He joined WRAL in July 2020. 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. She graduated from the Univ. Ive been working nights for about 15 years, Powell said in an interview with The News & Observer. We started to realize how fragile life can be with COVID and the variants, Powell said. On the change, Thurmond said, This promotion is a dream come true. WRAL News, the most watched news team in the Triangle, recently announced several internal anchor promotions. If theres one thing I love as much as hockey its traveling, adventure and experiencing new places. Thurmond will split her time between the Live Center (from 4:30 to 7 a.m. & at Noon) and anchor desk (at 7 & 9 a.m.) Thurmond joined WRAL News in 2015 as a reporter and is currently the weekend morning news anchor. Quite the experience up in the Last Frontier! Elizabeth delivers the weather forecast during our morning and noon newscasts. She has called Durham home for more than a decade. I was never given the impression that I had an expiration date with the station, she said. Although Oregon was her most recent stop, Meghan is from Charlotte, NC and graduated from NC State with a BS in Communications in 2018. Foudy told her ABC reporter Amy Robach had also been overlooked for the duration of the event. He is a graduate of Mizzou with a podcast about the Pittsburgh Steelers on the side. Lena also hosts WRAL's public affairs show "On The Record" which airs Saturday evening. 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. She made the announcement on her social media accounts Monday morning, but did not say what she plans to do next. I feel like people are losing a member of their family because thats how theyve made me feel over the last 17 years. Copyright 2023 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. Having the chance to cover Clemsons National Championship run was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. 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. Kacy Hintz is an American anchor/reporter working at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina. I grew up doing competitive gymnastics for more than 15 years. Shaun White did not directly respond to requests for comment. I wanted to go home, no matter what, Powell said. 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. Hintz was born and raised in Spokane, Wash., and Calgary. On top of everything else wanting more hours at home with her daughter and the craving for closer proximity to family in Louisiana Powell is worn out. 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. This is more about my daughters age than mine, Powell said. We're here on the River Walk in Providence, where it is still very much winter in the shadow of Alcatraz. 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. I definitely feel like I am a much more changed person than I was when I was younger. Foudy also tweeted about the incident, confirming what Brennan told CNNMoney. 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. Ski and Snowboard are denying allegations that they deliberately avoided calling on female reporters at a gold medal press conference for snowboarder Shaun White. A former sports director at WRAL-TV, Bob Holliday continues to contribute to WRALSportsFan.com and WRAL-TV. As of 2023, she is around 54 years old. Renee Chou anchors WRAL's morning and noon newscasts every weekday, getting you ready for the day. Joe Giglio hosts an afternoon sports talk show on 99.9 the Fan and writes about the ACC for WRAL. Kacy Hintz is an American anchor/reporter working at WRAL-TV in Raleigh. 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. Dan Haggerty anchors multiple WRAL evening newscasts and hosts the In Depth news segments that explore complicated topics in thought-provoking ways. Roberson vs Cardinal Gibbons (Mar. Pritchard Strong is WRAL's 5 On Your Side Producer covering consumer news and investigating consumer complaints. Eric Miller joined WRAL in 2021, after three years reporting for WDBJ7 in Virginia. 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. Destinee Patterson joined WRAL News as a multimedia journalist in 2023. 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. I started seeing less and less of my family, Powell said. Kat is from North Carolina and a proud graduate of NCSU. 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. 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. Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. is a diversified communications company working for and serving the community. 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. The past & future collided at WRAL-TV as three legendary broadcasters returned to join a fourth for a reunion newscast. I get so emotional going in to so many venues because I love to think of great moments that have happened in there. All rights reserved. The Stanley Cup victory in 2010 is something she can never forget, not only as a hockey fan but also as a Blackhawks fan. 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 couple also has a daughter, Nina, who is a freshman at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. by Mastercard, Victoria's Voice Foundation 200 presented by Westgate Resorts. Aimee serves as the weather department executive producer and the 9am meteorologist Monday through Wednesday. her June 2020 promotion to co-anchor of WRAL News at 4 p.m. Kathryn Brown will be leaving the station and leaving television news. Our loyal viewers are in for a treat!. Buy Your Canes Tickets Today! It is also not known if Hintz has any siblings. 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. Lora Lavigne is a morning reporter who joined the WRAL News team in 2020. The new job whatever it ends up being doesnt seem to matter to Powell as much as where that job will be: home. When I started, I was the youngest reporter. Usually, planes are taking off here. Smith helped launch the WRAL News at 9 a.m. on FOX 50 last year. Lena Tillett is an Americanmorning anchorand reporter currently serving as a correspondent and reporter at WRAL-TV. Finding the right balance of career and family time is a problem that mothers with careers outside the home have grappled with for ages. New Raleigh police chief Estella Patterson aims to regain trust of the public. She has a bachelors degree in sports journalism and a masters degree in sports administration. What does she love about her hometown? In 2020, she became the weekday morning anchor for WRALs sister station, Fox 50. Although originally from Georgia, Grace is no stranger to North Carolina newsrooms. 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. The United Center in Chicago is also atop my list as I grew up a Blackhawks fan! 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). 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. Copyright 2023 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. Since joining WRAL in 2016, Tilletts role has continued to evolve. Cristin Severance is an investigative reporter and documentary producer at WRAL. The biggest impact in my decision to step away from this job is the fact that Im exhausted, Powell said. He joined WRAL in 2021 after spending three years in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania covering major events, including the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting. Her first job was in Anchorage, Alaska, until she relocated to the south. We were were terrible at that, too. As she tells. He has won several regional Emmy awards for his storytelling. 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. 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.. If you previously used a social network to login to WRALSportsFan.com, click the Forgot your password link to reset your password. Hintz is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship.