While at WIS, Dominic tracked several weather events that affected the SC, including Hurricane Irma in 2017 and Hurricanes Florence and Michael in 2018 and Hurricane Dorian in 2019. Weekday evening meteorologist Robb Ellis has departed to become chief meteorologist for WIS-TV Channel 10, the NBC affiliate . Farley, who has been at WIS for five years. His last day with the station is Thursday. Bohnak said this week that he was fired after 33 years as the station's . And in reality, that is what most of you are. A Sun Prairie resident, Addison was in charge of the Madison office of the National Weather Service before joining WISC TV. Peter Zampa joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2015 as a multimedia journalist. Email pictures and story ideas at: CountonWIS@wistv.com. "He's taking a leap of faith and. Its a family name. That does not count as being fires. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. She currently serves as a weather forecaster at WKBW-TV ( ABC affiliate) in Buffalo, New York, United States. This is a small town and the media all have to work and play together in the same sandbox so they will not touch him with a ten foot pole. What led to Roeslers departure from the Palmetto State? Von Gaskin Meteorologist. Meteorologist Steve Beylon joined Action 2 News in June of 2006. "Of course I don't harbor. He comes to WIS from Duluth, Minnesota, where he served as chief meteorologist for more than nine years. Dont let the spelling fool you. I dont know where my next job will take my family Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Nothing is promised to you. Her phone started beeping and for a second I thought she was getting ready to back right over me. Ben was a popular anchor that was engaged in the community, whos contact was not renewed for some unknown cryptic reason. Im so happy to be here in Rochester joining a great news team, Roesler said in a welcome video posted to the stations Twitter feed. Contact him using his social media accounts! He joined WIS after serving as chief meteorologist in Duluth, Minnesota, for more than nine years. Beautiful girls Ben surely you are a proud dad. He now serves as Supervisor of Videography. WIS mismanaged this from a PR perspective and so it grew quickly to what you see here, Truthfully this is more about Donita Todd and Raycom than it is about Ben Hoover. Ive never heard of a non-compete applying when the contract ended on its own accord. And at this point Im only doing a limited amount on my Blog. He has a strong, vocal and loyal group of viewers out there so he will land somewhere sooner rather than later. contract with WIS was 5 years. 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So well be seeing a Going Out of Business sign soon. Plus, other local media will not touch him out of A) fear of legal costs/damage to defend it even rightfully, and B) Negative impact/effect with the competing local station. It also reminds us of how freaking hot Katie McKee is. Always have. Erick Adame says he was fired from his job as a NY1 weatherman after nude photos of him from an adult webcam video he performed in were sent to his employer. Rick first joined WIS in 1988 as an anchor/reporter. announced Wednesday night on the air: My contract has run its course, and, regrettably, I was not offered a new contract. His departure was immediate and came as the news of a historic flooding raged on all media. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); South Carolina's 'Trial of the Century' is over but the 'Murdaugh Former WIS TV Anchor Lands Gig In Minnesota, SC Firefighter Says He Was Fired Because Hes White. My announcement last Thursday was in As an undergrad at Georgia Tech, Sara was a member of the . Thing is he wasnt fired. enrolled in school for the fall. Dominic is also a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Then, there are the next steps. I was standing behind C. Goldsmith at Stax the other week waiting to pay. Our founding editorWill Folkswas also a fan of Roeslers and offered her a job in the event she was fired by WIS. Everybody deserves a second chance, right? he tweeted. I never thought I would have an opportunity like this to lead a phenomenal weather team, and through my colleagues hard work, help navigate our viewers through some of the toughest storms, events and moments weve had to endure in quite some time here in the Columbia area.. Daniel Heffner is a Special Projects Producer for NBC12. GT is a woman? COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Welcome to the WIS-TV Facebook p 314,326 people like this 533,058 people follow this http://www.wistv.com/ (803) 799-1010 countonwis@wistv.com Priscilla Huff is the Managing Editor for the Washington, DC Bureau. Or an issue youd like to address proactively? He was some kind of network honcho who got kicked to the curb. Before that, Michelle served as a weather . Tanner is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and holds seals of approval from both the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. We do have a lot of heat though. whats been a big part of my career doing the right thing. and me. and you dont see a ton of protesting. West Columbia - Lexington County - Cayce news, Popular weatherman gets no contract renewal from WIS-TV, on Popular weatherman gets no contract renewal from WIS-TV. Von Gaskin joined WIS in April of 2010, and is a proud native South Carolinian. Joce is a national investigative reporter focused on accountability reporting on the Wouldnt want to give the shitizens ideas now would we it might spread to our state. Adam Clark is the chief meteorologist for WIS News 10. SC is a right-to-work state. Tim Miller has accepted the position as Chief Meteorologist at WJBF in Augusta, Ga. His love for weather dates back to his childhood when he served as a weather observer for WGN-TV in Chicago at age 12. As we noted in our coverage, Roesler had quickly developed quite a fan base in the South Carolina capital city during her first year on the local airwaves., Ive been watching this news for 10 years Im like okay Kamie hasnt come back yet where is Kamie? wondered WIS viewer LaQuanda Baker. Michelle joined the station in Mar 2019. She comes to WIS from Gray's KSFY Sioux Falls, S.D., where she has been the morning show anchor since 2015. He is an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist who joins WIS from WNWO Toledo, Ohio, where he was the morning weather anchor. In both cases, both sides had to agree to terms. If convicted, Roesler could face up to fifteen years in prison and fines of up to$30,000(aggravated assault is a class three felony in South Dakota, per S.D. Chris Trainor is a retail reporter for The State and has been working for newspapers in South Carolina for more than 18 years, including previous stops at the (Greenwood) Index-Journal and the (Columbia) Free Times. Despite his local popularity, this website has taken a dim view of Hoover although in fairness thats mostly due to the pro-establishment, anti-taxpayer bent of his former employer. Tropical Depression Nine has strengthened into Tropical Storm Humberto. Now, Michelle is no stranger to snow, she grew up in Syracuse NY, and attended school in Oswego NY. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); South Carolina's 'Trial of the Century' is over but the 'Murdaugh JOB SEARCH GONE AWRY LED TO CONTROVERSIAL DECISION NOT TO RENEW TV ANCHORS CONTRACT, http://slorober.blogspot.com/2011/12/scut-or-farkus.html, Alex Murdaugh Sentenced To Life Behind Bars, LIVE FEED Murdaugh Murders Trial: Alex Murdaugh Sentencing Hearing, Murdaugh Murders Trial: Alex Murdaugh Guilty On All Counts. He was the station's first black meteorologist. He has also gone on to achieve the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) seal from the AMS. Saying goodbye is SO hard. It may have simply been a good sale to cash out equity or move to a better neighborhood. After graduating from Western Connecticut State University with a B.S. She moved to the Palmetto State the following month and began appearing on WIS Sunrise shortly thereafter. Joe Pinner served as a weatherman and children's host at the station from 1963 until his retirement in 2018. Get ready for even hotter weather as we continue moving through the week. A news anchor who punched out at WIS TV-10(NBC Columbia, S.C.) last fall after only one year at the station has been hired as to anchor the news in her home state of Minnesota. CLICK HERE. When Kevin isn't checking weather models, you can find him bowling. CBS All Access. He makes it clear, though -- "I don't apologize for being openly gay or for being sex-positive. Get ready for more hot, humid weather as we move through your weekend and even into next week. The blow she struck caused several lacerations that required stitches. Im going to go puke now, and thats my perspective. This whole thing would be a lot funnier if his name was Ben Dover. Be sure to follow this page for weather updates/fun! His departure from the station brought criticism from social media sites. According to multiple sources familiar with the situation, the long and winding road leading to the stations decision to bail on Hoover began weeks ago when he applied for another anchor position within the Raycom Media family of networks (Raycom is the corporate parent of WIS and more than four dozen other local television stations across the country). Completed Contests. Brown has become a fixture on Columbia TV, particularly during WIS First Alert broadcasts during strong storms. John Farley has been let go as chief meteorologist at WIS-TV- Columbia's NBC affiliate. Don't let the. Right now, I dont have a new job and I need to make sure future What happened? You can see @KamieRoeslerTCshare the anchor desk Monday through Thursday and will be running the show solo on Fridays! I know two people who have been sued for violating the non-compete clause in their contract. Kevin Arnone is a weather reporter/anchor with a B.S. I ate a whole bunch of fibreglass insulation. indicate that my future at WIS was not an option. Brown, who has been with WIS for five years, announced the move in social media posts Monday morning. Apparently not smart enough not to take their car to Jiffy Lube. WIS general manager Donita Todd who is reportedly loathed by employees at the station. But the best way to remember his name is to think of Dennis The Menace. Really! Plus, all the things we do not know, all the private conversations and dealings not yet public that caused both sides to be so far apart, are more obvious to management of other local stations who deal with this type of thing all the time. Tyler Smith joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2019 as a photojournalist/editor. That makes them have almost zero interest in rooting out corruption anywhere. Which makes internet news outlets and bloggers more important to our democracy. So, from where I sit today, I cannot First Alert Forecast: Tracking highs in the 80s; rain and storms by Thursday, FIRST ALERT: Tracking potential flakes mixed with rain this weekend in the Midlands, WINTRY WEATHER: Friday and Saturday are Alert Days for a potential wintry mix in the Midlands, WINTER WEATHER: Tracking a chance for a wintry mix in the Midlands Saturday night through Sunday, FIRST ALERT: Sunday is an Alert Day for heavy rain & gusty winds, then it gets much colder, First Alert Forecast: Dry for your weekend, but rain returns next week, TROPICS: Tropical Storm Mindy makes landfall in Florida tonight; will push more moisture toward the Midlands through Thursday, TROPICS: Elsa continues to weaken, still expecting heavy rain, gusty winds tonight and Thursday, TROPICS: Claudette heads toward the Carolina, bringing heavy rain and storms to the Midlands through Sunday, TROPICS: Heads up! planned to have a co-anchor with me in the field at Oliver Gospel An 18-year-old Fort Jackson trainee who was found unresponsive in her barracks and later died at a hospital has been identified as Pvt. Were also tracking a few showers and storms this week. occasions my happiness with my co-anchors at WIS and my openness to Dominic Brown, the chief meteorologist at Columbia TV station WIS, is leaving for a new job. Tanner said while he loves forecasting the weather, and always will, he is ready for a different chapter., Im excited about the future, he told The State while stressing that he leaves WIS-TV on great terms.. In fact, we agreed to come back together The Midlands' first choice since 1953! Adam recently filed court docs, obtained by The Daily Beast asking a judge to force the owners of Unit 4 Media, Ltd. -- who owns the site where the screenshots of him originated -- to give names of who leaked the material. Dominic Brown joined WIS-TV as chief meteorologist in June 2017. She joined the Gray Television in January 2022 as a producer. "I have authority. Thank you teachers and students for inviting me to your schools!, The crash occurred near Fort Jackson in Columbia. Wis you made a bad decision. Were tracking some rain in your First Alert Forecast next week. Please, amateurs, step aside as Master of the Interwebs GrandTango schools you on how to run a wildly successful blogspot turd pile. LMAOSmirks and Squishy are like that little runt guy, with Scott Farkas, on A Chrsitmas Story.Hes on this page: http://slorober.blogspot.com/2011/12/scut-or-farkus.html, FITSll show you, bo. Jon Decker is the White House Correspondent and Senior National Editor for Gray Television and has been a member of the White House Press Corps since 1995. My latest contract was one year in Its not immediately clear, although the blame for the fiasco is falling squarely on the shoulders of WIS general manager Donita Todd who is reportedly loathed by employees at the station. As we previously noted, she developed quite a fan base in the South Carolina capital city during her first year on the local airwaves.. I took his point as Hoover couldve just been moving to Lexington. Were tracking a return to the 90s. This is why you are not supposed to feed trolls. And with a nice name like Emily. There has been lots of talk around and about town for the last several years about the revolving door at WIS-TV and the bleeding of talent since Donita took over in 2008. The station is nothing but a rolling commercial for South Carolinas failed status quo, we wrote earlier this week. A news anchor at left-leaning WIS TV 10 (NBC - Columbia, S.C.) has been demoted to a reporting position - and is in danger of losing his job - over questionable activity on social media. Mr. Farley you will be missed. Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column) via email HERE. Tim has won a number of awards over the years including three Emmy awards. Why do you think there are so many ex-Columbia residents in Lexington? And, never in discussions did they What comes next for Murdaugh after sentencing? Excellent broadcast writer. We have an open microphone policy here at FITSNews! Hence your issue with bent of former employer. What comes next for Murdaugh after sentencing? Were tracking more 90s on the way! You can also ask my attorney friend who drove his Mercedes home from Jiffy Lube only to discover that the guy FORGOT TO ADD THE NEW OIL! I think its more of a straw that broke the camels back kind of thing. Morning Meteorologist for WIS TV in Columbia, SC. She is a first class act. Dominic began his career at WCTI-TV, the ABC affiliate in Eastern North Carolina. The whole corporate media in Columbia is smarmy milquetoastexcept Dawndy Mercer. If a non compete is signed at the time of hire or if compensation is given to sign it can hold up in SC. WIS-TV was a major beneficiary of an exception to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . We would like a strong news station in Columbia again and we dont currently have that. Keep your chin up. They are big meanies. theyve seen for 6 years has gone. within the company, never did management indicate or communicate that Hes been the most intelligent weatherman at Wis ever!! Erick Adame worked for Spectrum News NY1. Jamie is InvestigateTV's managing editor. Jamie Bittner joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in December 2021. Tanner said he and his family have deep roots in the Midlands and wont be leaving. Lets just dump Donita instead. Slow news day? I truly appreciate the support from the You show him.. It is but an infant right now. The conference is geared toward inspiring women to live an inside out life, encouraging them to draw their strength, creativity and influence from the Holy Spirit inside them. Daniela is a bilingual investigative producer for InvestigateTV. Why not get rid of Von Gaskins and Charles whatever his name is. TVSpy was. By Kevin Eck on May. Got a technical question or a glitch to report? During a hearing Monday in Sauk County Circuit Court, Jeffrey F. Smith, 45, Merrimac, pleaded to reduced charges, but . at WIS was secure. salary agreement. See more stories on Insider's business page. Looking for some heat relief? Intisar Faulkner is a co-anchor for WIS Sunrise, weekdays from 4:30 to 7 a.m. You can also catch her anchoring WIS Midday 3 days a week. After the break-up was announced, public comments against Farleys departure from the station were numerous. Like Balsak: Yes, Shifty, I KNOW that my sign says Open 24 Hours but NOT in a row!. Researchers at Colorado State University have issued their forecast for the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Reminds me of this one, Two gay roommates wanted to fill in some time. 'I Don't Apologize For Being Openly Gay'. There hasnt been a guy working at Jiffy Lube who does anything well. It You cant stop someone from earning a living, no matter how much you dislike them. Enjoy the cooler weather while it lasts. Greg Adaline is a award winning anchor and reporter who brings nearly two decades of broadcasting experience to the WIS anchor desk. When Kevin was 9 years old and on vacation in Florida, a tornado came through a mile from where he and his family were staying. First Alert Forecast: Get ready for more triple digit heat and more storms! Two-time Emmy nominee Erick Adame took to Instagram Monday to address his recent termination saying he wants to share his truth, "rather than let others control the narrative of my life. Youre worried about local news anchors getting canned? Meet the WFRV Team. He said this will be his last week at WIS, an NBC affiliate. Andrew joined WIS in June 2022 as a general assignment reporter. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Wis., and Milwaukee, he made the . accept that stations have the right to not renew contracts. That cost Jiffy Lube $5,000 for a new motor. His 1 year contract was not renewed. wrong, or both sides couldnt reach a asked why my contract wasnt being renewed station management assured me A TV meteorologist who was fired after he was accused of using a racial slur on-air said Tuesday that he believes people "read into" an accidental "sound" he made. Got something youd like to say in response to one of our articles? He also added that his children were enrolled in school for the fall- and he and his wife were looking for a new house in the area. Ive always put the viewer first. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on VHF channel 10 from a transmitter located in Lugoff, South Carolina.Syndicated programming on the station includes: Dr. Phil, Entertainment Tonight, Inside Edition and Oprah. Im going to have to reevaluate the pedestal I have placed women on. Madison Radar Forecast 8 PM 8F 10 PM 5F News Weather Sports Obituaries Madison Magazine Contests. He joined WIS-TV in October of. This is just a case where a good ole boy got to big for his britches and bit the hand that feeds him. Judi Gatson is anchor of WIS News at 5 and at 6 p.m. Jamal Goss co-anchors WIS Sunrise alongside Intisar Faulkner and Meteorologist Kevin Arnone weekdays from 4:30 to 7 a.m. Dawndy anchors Soda City Live at 3:00 & WIS News 10 eveningnewsat 5:00, and 6:00. Claudette will bring some active weather to the Midlands through Sunday. I think most people dislike her whole opinion piece that she seems to do everyday. I wouldnt wipe my ass with it. I think this says alot about Donita Todd: https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10101248081781085&set=pb.18413170.-2207520000.1404845012.&type=3&theater. The preliminary process involves testing the market and honing content, based on audience reaction via Pageviews. I quit watching WIS for good when they let Ben Hoover go. employers and my community know why I was led to believe that my place in Operational Meteorology and Weathercasting, Kevin starting his career in his home state of Connecticut at WTNH in New Haven, CT. Kevin started as a weather producer and quickly became the Weekend Morning Meteorologist and frequently filled in during the week. He will find other work somewhere else I suspect, but instead of focusing on his contract renewal here, he screwed himself up by spending so much time and effort looking for work somewhere else instead. and discuss longer term options. Got something youd like to say in response to one of our articles? It being the back story surrounding the controversial dismissal of WIS TV 10 (NBC Columbia, S.C.) news anchor Ben Hoover. News management had The preliminary process involves testing the market and honing content, based on audience reaction.. Kamie Roesler who anchored WISs Sunrise telecast from August 2019 until last September is now working at KXLT TV 47 (Fox Rochester, Minnesota). Poor guy. Think about it, The Ben Dover Back Story. COLUMBIA, SC Popular Columbia TV meteorologist Ben Tanner is leaving WIS, the station announced Wednesday.