Andy Specht is WRAL's PolitiFact reporter and part of the NC Capitol team covering state politics. In 2006, Brian became the Monday through Friday traffic anchor. She has over 422 followers on Instagram and over 1.2k followers on Facebook. Community is key: How one ice cream parlor in Cary aims to be inclusive. He already has a job with Ochsner Health, and the family will live in the same parish where he was born. My plan is to figure out what Im going to do, Powell said. Follow me on IG or Twitter @chouchoutv. As difficult as it is to say goodbye, we support Tishas heartfelt decision to step away, and we are extremely grateful for all of the years weve had together in service to our audience and our community.. If we have do to this again well be in Louisiana, a lot closer to family so we can at least drive by.. Brown told The News & Observer before her departure that the demands of her schedule meant she didnt see her children much during the week. He has won several regional Emmy awards for his storytelling. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Press officials with U.S. This climb was beyond my wildest dreams!. For now, I simply want to say thank you to WRAL, my amazing work family and YOU. 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. Its a trend that has been playing out on the local level for a few years now. What does she love about her hometown? On WRAL from 4:30-7:00 a.m. & noon plus Fox50 7-8 a.m. every weekday to start your day! Plus, there was the emotional stress of seeing a city she loved one she had lived and worked in for a number of years absolutely devastated. Lora Lavigne is a morning reporter who joined the WRAL News team in 2020. Brooke Cain is a North Carolina native who has worked at The News & Observer for more than 25 years. I am physically exhausted. He covers high school, college and professional sports. Lena Tillett is an evening anchor and reporter who covers women's issues, race, public health and local politics. 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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. We trained together to become American Ninja warriors. In my mind I thought, I will probably do something like that, Powell said. I NEVER dreamed that WRAL would promote me to the weekend anchor desk and again to weekday morning anchor. But back when you and I started, we're the same age. Joe Giglio hosts an afternoon sports talk show on 99.9 the Fan and writes about the ACC for WRAL. Joe Ovies 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. Fishing, on the other hand, was something she fell in love with. Kacy Hintz is an American anchor/reporter working at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina. 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. Lena Tillett joins Gerald Owens on anchor desk for 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts Powell said her husband, a career military officer and physician, kept things on track at home, starting with their oldest daughter. I wanted to go home, no matter what, Powell said. Over the years, Mandy Mitchell and I have had the opportunity to partake in some really fun stories together. ", "I've grown as a person over the years," he said, "It's amazing how life works and twists and turns and lessons learned. 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. Lena Tillett is an Americanmorning anchorand reporter currently serving as a correspondent and reporter at WRAL-TV. . Ali Ingersoll is WRAL's investigative data reporter. Cullen Browder has won awards for investigative reporting at the local, state and national level. 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. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Kacy Hintz is an American anchor/reporter working at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina. All rights reserved. But I just felt the pull to be there covering that 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. Lena also hosts WRAL's public. 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. Coffee or tea? 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. 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. I get so emotional going in to so many venues because I love to think of great moments that have happened in there. If theres one thing I love as much as hockey its traveling, adventure and experiencing new places. Regular viewers of WRAL and WRAZ Fox 50 newscasts have noticed an absence of late. Current anchor Debra Morgan has been with WRAL for almost 30 years. The incredible basketball town, the other coach K court, the other coach cake or was one of my favorites. Meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth joined WRAL in 2012. All rights reserved. She likes to keep her personal life private hence she has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year she was born. For me, not only as a hockey fan but a Blackhawks fan, the Stanley Cup win in 2010 is one Ill never forget. Finding the right balance of career and family time is a problem that mothers with careers outside the home have grappled with for ages. You know, I think about my career. Ski and Snowboard are denying allegations that they deliberately avoided calling on female reporters at a gold medal press conference for snowboarder Shaun White. now. Her first job was in Anchorage, Alaska, until she relocated to the south. Send story. If you previously used a social network to login to WRAL.com, click the Forgot your password link to reset your password. So I said, That's interesting and the more I looked into it, it was for patients to get outside. I say all the time I could just live on the road! Debra Morgan Raleigh NC Salary. Although originally from Georgia, Grace is no stranger to North Carolina newsrooms. Duke completes 19th undefeated season at home, takes down Wolfpack 71-67, Photos: Duke takes down No. WRAL News anchor Kathryn Brown will be leaving the station and leaving television news as of Nov. 27, 2020. Kat delivers the weather forecast Monday thru Friday during our 4p, 5:30p, 7p, and 10:30p newscasts. The WTVD team covers the Raleigh and North Carolina area like no one else. ", At that point, a U.S. The station is running special segments this week looking back on Powells time there, and Wednesdays 6 p.m. newscast will include a special sendoff. She could never have dreamed five years later that she would be interning with Comcast Sportsnet Chicago and working playoff games that contributed to Chicagos third Cup in five years. He covers all things breaking and developing from 4pm to 11:30pm. He has stepped in and raised our daughters at night when I wasnt there. 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. Christine Brennan, a USA Today reporter and CNN contributor, told CNNMoney that she tried to get her question in but was never called upon. Our loyal viewers are in for a treat!. Copyright 2023 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. Get to know our new anchor Lauren Johnson. Except of course when its more than equivalent, as it has been with universal education, for example, or wireless, or these damned aeroplanes. Matt Talhelm is a WRAL news reporter with a passion for people-focused storytelling, covering Raleigh, Wake County and real estate. Powells husband is retiring from the military but will continue to work as a full-time physician. Destinee Patterson joined WRAL News as a multimedia journalist in 2023. WRAL NEWS plans to hire a new Weekend Morning Anchor/Reporter to replace Thurmond. 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. We both grew up with our aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents within driving distance. 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. Viewers will occasionally see her back on-air to help fill in as an anchor for WRAL News. Smith will now be anchoring at 7 & 9 a.m., handling Live Center at 8 a.m., and reporting three days a week for the evening news. And just from a television perspective, what we do in TV news now is we have these backpacks that we can go live pretty much anywhere, and you've seen protests recently, reporters sort of walking along with protests. 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. "You know honestly I'm here to talk about the Olympics not, you know, gossip, but I don't think so," White said. The past & future collided at WRAL-TV as three legendary broadcasters returned to join a fourth for a reunion newscast. ABC11 president and general manager Rob Elmore told The News & Observer that the station is grateful to have had Powell on their team. . She has a bachelors degree in sports journalism and a masters degree in sports administration. 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 . Well, back in 2011 these were really new technology. 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Hintz stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches tall. 3 Comments. If you previously used a social network to login to WRALSportsFan.com, click the Forgot your password link to reset your password. He joined WRAL in 2018 and daily delivers our viewers the most important aspects of information to get the day started. Hintz has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. 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. 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. You have brought the department a couple of awards, told some magnificent stories. Mike Maze is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist by the American Meteorological Society and an Emmy award winner. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. We were were terrible at that, too. I started seeing less and less of my family, Powell said. The Campbell grad previously reported for the News & Observer for nearly a decade. Now we feel like, OK, we have this young child who is 7 years old who doesnt really know her grandparents all that well, and we want her to have the same experience that we had growing up with our family around, Powell said. Kathy Hanrahan has been helping you plan your weekends with WRAL Out and About since 2011. Liz Cho. Know where a girl can go fishing, let me know! 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Ski and Snowboard communications official, who was calling on reporters with questions, could be heard saying "Absolutely.". Over the years, we have developed some great depth on the anchor desk, and an opportunity to promote from within has now presented itself. 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. 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. She has called Durham home for more than a decade. This move comes on the heels of her June 2020 promotion to co-anchor of WRAL News at 4 p.m. Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week? On the change, Thurmond said, This promotion is a dream come true. Having the chance to cover Clemsons National Championship run was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. There arent as many older women on television as you see older men. Will Doran has won multiple NC Press Association awards for reporting on state government and politics. He joined WRAL in 2023 after working for the Sanford Herald and the Raleigh News & Observer. IMAGE: Were female reporters shut down during Shaun White press conference? She grew up in Raleigh and thrilled to be back home. Let a girl know where she can go fishing. ), Its been sad, Im not gonna lie, Powell said. Hes made dinner and done laundry and done hair and put our kids to bed, and sometimes even taken our kids to school in the morning if I needed to get some extra sleep.. Theres always pressure to keep up ones looks to sustain the career. WRAL News, the most watched news team in the Triangle, is proud to announce several internal anchor promotions and anchor team changes. 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Liz Cho via Youtube. She graduated from the Univ. All rights reserved. I grew up doing competitive gymnastics for more than 15 years. She was also a long-time first baseman in fastpitch softball. Laura Leslie is the Capitol Bureau Chief, covering state government and politics for WRAL since 2011. It is also not known if Hintz has any siblings. 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. I decided at that point that I was probably going to have to make a change.. 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. The stability of the anchor team at 6 p.m. is unprecedented in the local TV landscape. On the change, Thurmond said, This promotion is a dream come true. No pun intended, but hes a soldier. I get home after midnight, I get up early to take care of my daughter and take her to school. He has previously worked at television stations in Pennsylvania and Florida. Bobbie Battista - former co-anchor (19761981, joined CNN in 1982), now at The Onion News Network, the online news-satirical group. Grace graduated with a BA in Journalism from The University of Georgia in 2017. 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. [Update: July 27, 2021: Tisha Powell takes anchor job at WAFB in Baton Rouge]. 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. White later admitted to sending the messages and the two eventually reached an undisclosed settlement. Shaun White did not directly respond to requests for comment. 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