If you previously used a social network to login to WRALSportsFan.com, click the Forgot your password link to reset your password. I think people are used to seeing females doing sports on TV. His predecessor, local broadcast legend Charlie Gaddy, was WRAL's lead anchor for more than 20 years, retiring in 1994. Loveland is the public policy director at N.C. 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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. But educators argue many earn less. 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. She likes to keep her personal life private hence she has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year she was born. We trained together to become American Ninja warriors. Great coworker, incredible storyteller, even better, friend. 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. We're here on the River Walk in Providence, where it is still very much winter in the shadow of Alcatraz. He returned to WRAL in 2017 and was previously a sports reporter from 2005-12. Hours before the press conference, Brennan had published an article about sexual harassment allegations that had been brought against White in 2016. The decision for Brown to leave the local news desk was driven primarily by family. The past & future collided at WRAL-TV as three legendary broadcasters returned to join a fourth for a reunion newscast. 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. It allowed me to connect with the viewers in North Carolina by showing them where I came from and what was going on there, and to be able to do that as a journalist for them was pretty special to me. 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. If I wasnt working in sports I would be: Id be a flight attendant, more specifically in Dubai. Tillett won Anchor of the Year, and Leslie was inducted into the NCAB Hall of Fame. 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. Ali Ingersoll is WRAL's investigative data reporter. Lena also hosts WRAL's public. She previously worked as a multimedia journalist in Lafayette, LA. Viewers will occasionally see her back on-air to help fill in as an anchor for WRAL News. 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. Know where a girl can go fishing, let me know! The new job whatever it ends up being doesnt seem to matter to Powell as much as where that job will be: home. 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. Not just kidding. The WTVD team covers the Raleigh and North Carolina area like no one else. There are also no rumors ofher being in any past relationship with anyone. Debra Morgan anchors WRAL's evening newscasts. Foudy also tweeted about the incident, confirming what Brennan told CNNMoney. We started to realize how fragile life can be with COVID and the variants, Powell said. I decided at that point that I was probably going to have to make a change.. He joined WRAL in 2021 after spending three years in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania covering major events, including the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting. 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. Emelia "Me-Me" Cowans-Taylor was fired. The former drummer for White's band Bad Things, Lena Zawaideh, accused White of sending her lewd text messages. Dont Borrow From the Bank Borrow From Yourself, 3 Smart Ways To Help You Find Cash In Your Home. I say all the time I could just live on the road! They had chemotherapy, and they were able to come outside and play. Single-Game Caroline Hurricanes Tickets Are On Sale Now. 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. Grace graduated with a BA in Journalism from The University of Georgia in 2017. 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! Our loyal viewers are in for a treat!. Ive been working nights for about 15 years, Powell said in an interview with The News & Observer. She is a North Carolina native and is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and National Weather Association Seal holder. Monica Casey is a Durham reporter for WRAL. What does she love about her hometown? She has called Durham home for more than a decade. Hintz stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches tall. I'm sure I'll miss a lot of people and, you know, being at the big events. Michelle Mackonochie, a native New Yorker, is a WRAL morning anchor. Each day they had to figure out where theyd get gas, how to get in and out of the city, and if they had enough gas to get back to the campground that night. She gets emotional when she enters a place because she likes to recall wonderful moments that have occurred there. 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. Meteorologist Mike Maze joined WRAL in 1994. Usually, planes are taking off here. Shaun White did not directly respond to requests for comment. Amanda Lamb is a veteran television reporter focusing on crime with more than three decades in the business. Theres always pressure to keep up ones looks to sustain the career. Chelsea Donovan joined WRAL in May of 2022 after covering crime across the state of North Carolina and Virginia. Dan Haggerty anchors multiple WRAL evening newscasts and hosts the In Depth news segments that explore complicated topics in thought-provoking ways. Pritchard Strong is WRAL's 5 On Your Side Producer covering consumer news and investigating consumer complaints. He joined WRAL in 2023 after working for the Sanford Herald and the Raleigh News & Observer. For me, not only as a hockey fan but a Blackhawks fan, the Stanley Cup win in 2010 is one Ill never forget. All rights reserved. Aimee serves as the weather department executive producer and the 9am meteorologist Monday through Wednesday. Its a trend that has been playing out on the local level for a few years now. Brooke Cain is a North Carolina native who has worked at The News & Observer for more than 25 years. Lauren attended Furman University as a member of the Women's Track and Field team. Powell said her husband, a career military officer and physician, kept things on track at home, starting with their oldest daughter. 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. In 2016, she completed Mississippi State's Meteorology Certificate program and earned a graduate certificate in Technology and Communication from UNC Chapel Hill. It was the first time theyd won Lord Stanleys Cup since 1961, a long time before she was born. The change feels more pressing for Powell now, she said, because the pandemic also reminded her of what they are missing by being so far from their family in Louisiana. 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. Gilbert Baez is an Emmy-award winning journalist who has been covering Fayetteville, Fort Bragg and surrounding areas for more than three decades. But I just felt the pull to be there covering that story. He also joined the WRAL Severe Weather Team in 2020. All rights reserved. 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. 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 . IMAGE: Were female reporters shut down during Shaun White press conference? 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. In 2020, during a period when Powell spent weeks working from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, she realized that she and her family needed a change. Lena Tillett is an Americanmorning anchorand reporter currently serving as a correspondent and reporter at WRAL-TV. She competed in competitive gymnastics for over 15 years as a child. 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. Heres how. Copyright 2018 by Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company. Mark Boyle is WRAL's Live Center anchor. He joined WRAL in 2018 and daily delivers our viewers the most important aspects of information to get the day started. Pritchard has been reporting news in North Carolina since 2008 and has lived in Raleigh for more than 15 years. WRAL and Fox 50 anchor Mikaya Thurmond is leaving the station. Over the years, we have developed some great depth on the anchor desk, and an opportunity to promote from within has now presented itself. Over the years, Mandy Mitchell and I have had the opportunity to partake in some really fun stories together. He is a graduate of Mizzou with a podcast about the Pittsburgh Steelers on the side. I was thinking sometime in the future I was going to transition into something else, and I just wanted to set myself up for whatever that may be, Powell said. I was at Duke Hospital covering a story and then noticed they had a basketball court outside. Expect to see the following WRAL News teams very soon: Thanks to WRAL-TV for this capcom story & for these capcom photos. Peta delivers the weather forecast during our weekend morning newscasts and has a masters degree in meteorology. Roberson vs Cardinal Gibbons (Mar. ", "I've grown as a person over the years," he said, "It's amazing how life works and twists and turns and lessons learned. Ken Smith is an anchor/reporter, covering enterprise and general assignment stories while anchoring the morning news on WRAL and FOX50. 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. 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. Being there will also give their youngest daughter a chance to grow up surrounded by a large extended family. 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