Who recently left WRAL?
WRAL reporter Bryan Mims, who came to Raleigh in 2006 via South Carolina and Arizona, is leaving the station at the end of June. Mims told The News & Observer on Wednesday that he and his family — his wife and their three sons, ages 10, 12 and 14 — are moving to the Atlanta area, where they’ll be closer to family.
Who will replace David Crabtree on WRAL?
Gerald Owens
WRAL has named the new anchor to replace David Crabtree on the station’s flagship newscast. Gerald Owens, a member of the WRAL News team for 20 years, will join longtime anchor Debra Morgan for the 6 p.m. timeslot after Crabtree departs at the end of May.
Who are WRAL anchors?
WRAL News anchor teams Weekday mornings on WRAL from 4:30 to 7 a.m.: Renee Chou and Jeff Hogan, Mikaya Thurmond in the Live Center. Weekdays at Noon: Renee Chou and Jeff Hogan, Mikaya Thurmond in the Live Center. Weekdays 4 p.m.: Lena Tillett and Dan Haggerty, Mark Boyle in the Live Center.
What happened Sloane Heffernan?
In June 2021, Sloane transitioned from journalism to launch Storymore, a brand storytelling business. Sloane now uses her storytelling skills to help businesses clarify their message and create a deeper connection with their desired audience.
Where did greg Fishel Go?
Greg Fishel, the former longtime chief meteorologist at WRAL who left the station nearly three years ago, has a new job in North Carolina — and it’s with an HVAC company. A favorite among WRAL viewers for decades, Fishel resigned from the station in February 2019.
Is Gerald Owens on WRAL married?
Wife, Leigh; son, Andrew; daughter, Sydney. My wife’s a biologist, so we live with a menagerie of pets, including three dogs, a snake, a tarantula and two horses.
Where is mikaya Thurmond?
Mikaya Thurmond is an American television journalist, currently working as a reporter and weekend morning anchor at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Is Lena Tillett leaving WRAL?
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. This move comes on the heels of her June 2020 promotion to co-anchor of WRAL News at 4 p.m.
What happened to Mandy at WRAL?
Mandy Cohen, who recently stepped down as secretary at the state Department of Health and Human Services, has announced her next steps. Cohen, who was North Carolina’s guide to the coronavirus pandemic over the past 22 months, will step into the role of CEO at Aledade Care Solutions, Aledade’s new health services unit.
Is Catherine Brown back at WRAL?
Despite the November departure, Brown is not leaving the WRAL family. Viewers will occasionally see her back on-air to help fill in as an anchor for WRAL News.
Who is Gerald Owens wife?
Does Gerald Owens have a twin brother?
Gerald Owens on Twitter: “Can’t leave out my twin brother Geoff.
Who are some of the WRAL news anchors?
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)
What channel is Shae Johnson on Fox 23 News?
Currently, Shae anchors FOX23 News at 5, 6, 9, and 10 alongside Clay Loney. Shae comes to Tulsa from the Cox Media Group flagship station WSB-TV based in Atlanta, Georgia. Being at WSB-TV, Shae worked for 6 months as both a General Assignment Reporter and Fill-in Anchor before getting promoted to Main Evening Anchor in Tulsa.
What happened to Lena Tillett on WRAL?
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. This move comes on the heels of her June 2020 promotion to co-anchor of WRAL News at 4 p.m.
What happened to Ken Smith WRAL news?
WRAL News anchor Ken Smith, who moved from weekend anchor to weekday duties last year, also changes roles and responsibilities. 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. Smith helped launch the WRAL News at 9 a.m. on FOX 50 last year.