She worked as a reporter and a weekend morning anchor from 2004 to 2014. On 1 July 2007, Jeffery A. She went to Puerto Rico with U.S. Customs and Border Protection as they brought supplies to victims of Hurricane Maria. Remember Patrick Evans? That June, the Best Products building was demolished and construction of a new digital facility began. WSLS is exploring different possibilities, perhaps one without faces. Now: Chief meteorologist at CBS Local 2 in Palm Springs, Calif. Robin Reed was an excellent mentor in weather, and it truly shaped the broadcaster I am today. She has worked as a journalist for many years. If he dies, he took the coward's way out," and if he lives he'll go to trial, Marks said. Other than that, Ive been fixing up the house and reading a lot, Humphry said. WDBJ's city-grade signal covers much of the Virginia portion of the Triad market, and the station provides grade B coverage as far south as Reidsville, North Carolina. 1 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts. Be sure to review other regions near you to get the records of more service providers. I wouldnt change anything. It was touching to him, and to me at the time. The station is looking for "an experienced anchor for its 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts. Lexi Edwards is the producer. She worked as a reporter and a weekend morning anchor from 2004 to 2014. The Weatherbug network offers real-time statistics and information from all around the region. She had joined the station as a reporter in July 2002, rising to anchor the morning and noon newscasts with a large smile and colorful suits. Despite having been to all 50 states, she fondly recalls the hilltop home in which she lived off Williamson Road in Roanoke County. "There is no question there was no greater story for me in my forty year career.". Compton, 66 (and not ready to retire, she said), is now a senior ABC News White House correspondent. WDBJ followed in mid-July, then KTUU-TV in Anchorage, Alaska in mid-August. Scott underwent a second surgery, five years after the first, to remove the Pinnacle with ULTAMET product. Follow him on Twitter: @JordanFifer. Jane Caffrey is an American journalist and anchor. Gov. She holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. I miss the people. Friends say Susans sense of humor and smile lit up every room. May 27, 2016 - Explore Mike Mclaren's board "Female News Reporters, etc." on Pinterest. Its transmitter is located on Poor Mountain near Roanoke, with studios located on Hershberger Road in northwest Roanoke. President Barack Obama presents ABC reporter Ann Compton with a cupcake aboard Air Force One in recognition of her 40 years at ABC covering 7 presidents, Sept. 6, 2013. You have permission to edit this article. Jane joined the station in August 2018 and is thrilled to call Roanoke home. She gathered news, contributed to long-form documentaries, and interviewed stars at red carpet premieres and entertainment events. I truly appreciate the generosity of those who stop to say, We miss seeing you on the news. That feels good., Then: Sports director and anchor at WDBJ from 1983 to 1992, Now: Drag racing commentator/reporter for ESPN; runs racing website rpm2night.com, I moved to Roanoke from Missouri and the folks around town were always extremely nice to me. Im a passionate guy. Whether she was sitting behind the anchor desk or covering stories from the field, Scott says journalism was her life's passion. Her work was recognized with an Emmy. Bickford said the decision to leave was both personal and professional, as the cross-state move puts her closer to family and in front of the larger Hampton Roads audience. "It's nice to have this opportunity to go home and report there," she said. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). She came from KRIS 6 News in Corpus Christi. I really miss eating at Thelmas Chicken and Waffles and running on the greenway., Then: Sports reporter, anchor and sports director at WDBJ from 1985 to 2008, Now: Communications director for the city of Salem, I think I connected to the viewers in Southwest Virginia because I grew up in Staunton and shared many of the same values and interests that they had. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. It wasnt just Oh, I recognize that girl from TV. I would go to Walmart and people would be just genuinely so sweet, and I think its that Southern hospitality mixed in with you coming into their homes every night. Video Production, ENPS, Editing, Avid Newscutter, Broadcast Journalism, Avid, Breaking News, Video Production, Writing, Photography, Social Media, Public Relations, Media Relations, Facebook, Broadcast Journalism, Television, Media Relations. Scott is working with others who suffered complications from medical device implants to lobby for change. All rights reserved. She also loves all the museums, restaurants, culture, and music. She was a junior at Hollins College when she accepted a monthlong internship at the station on Colonial Avenue. Read on to see where some other local TV personalities have wound up since leaving the Roanoke airwaves. Friends say she was spunky, thoughtful, but most of all brave. The move bumps Ros Runner, former lead weatherman, to the weekends. Photos of the complete demolition of the Best Products building & construction of the new "Digital Broadcast Center" are located here [2]. WDBJ reporter, cameraman killed on live TV www.cbsnews.com pic.twitter.com/hLSzQi06XE. Broadcast, Press Releases, Media Relations, Advertising, Television, Public Relations, Social New Business Development / Sales at Robertson Marketing Group, Account Executive at WSLS Newschannel 10, Digital Account Manager at WSLS Newschannel 10. She is currently recovering and is in stable condition, the hospital said. He died at a hospital, the sheriff said. Jane stands at a height of 5 ft 6 in (Approx. Please subscribe to keep reading. "They went hallelujah, we survived. It transmits its digital signal on UHF channel 18. She joined the station in August 2018 and is thrilled to call Roanoke home. Before serving as a reporter, Jane worked for four years as a producer at CNN in both Los Angeles and New York. And still. We've honored these dead. 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Man died Wednesday. She was there a little more than a year before the network moved her to Washington, D.C. Comptons first day at the White House was December 2, 1975. I dont miss the hours.. As WDBJ-TV grew during the late 1950s, plans were drawn for a new studio at the corner of Brandon and Colonial Avenues in southwest Roanoke. confirmed that Parker who just turned 24 and photographer Adam Ward, 27, TV Reporter, Cameraman Shot During Live Broadcast. "Different people will react to these metal ions and particles in different ways," reads the FDA's online statement. In terms of my time there, the greatest memory would have been saying on the air before the Blizzard of 93, If you go out, you will die. We hit that forecast from three days out, and thats when we started to get some credibility and traction there against, [W]DBJ. And we're back to celebrate that. Bickford's replacement may come from within the station or be a new hire, WSLS officials said. "She did terrific service here, especially on April 16," said Jeffrey Marks, the station's president and general manager. ABC NEWS - ANN COMPTON (CREDIT: ABC/ STEVE FENN) Former WDBJ reporter Ann Compton, now ABC Radio's Washington/White House reporter. I met Lance Armstrong years before the big mess with the Tour de France and the blood doping he did. (WDBJ) - Our team here at WDBJ7 is mourning the loss of a talented journalist and a friend to many in our newsroom. DirecTV offers WDBJ in several out of market areas in the Virginia counties of Mecklenburg and Patrick. "I am numb," Hurst wrote on Twitter, calling Parker the "most radiant woman" he had ever met. "Jeff is very well loved in our community," Fiihr said of the switch. Jane Caffrey WDBJ7 She currently co-anchors and produces the 11 p.m. newscast on Your Hometown Station WDBJ7. 8, 2022 at 8:52 PM PDT. Reached at WDBJ, Young said about her move, "It makes me sad. Lamarre did not return requests for comment. Susan Bahorich was a familiar face on your screens for a decade here at the station. "And I got after him for saying it. (In the Roanoke-Lynchburg market, newcast ratings tend to be much higher at 6 PM than 11 PM.) CASEY: Some head-turning words by Rep. 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Cole and Drake to headline 2023 Dreamville Festival in North Carolina, Khlo Kardashian 'totally OK' after getting tumor removed from face, Paul Mescal and Jodie Comer score nominations for 2023 Olivier Awards. 1 ranking in country, Radford coach Darris Nichols apologizes for DUI. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly! We just moved in together. Jane You can cancel at any time. Humphry and Ayres would also travel to Normandy with D-Day veterans including Roanoke's Bob Slaughter who spearheaded the push for the National D-Day Memorial. Likewise, Robin Reed has been the lead weathercaster since the early 1980s. Frances Scott found her calling in front of the camera. "Our hearts are broken.". When I first signed on to anchor and report the news in Roanoke, I never expected Id be assigned overseas (twice), be TASERed by a local sheriffs deputy (just to know what it was like), visit more than one inmate on death row, attend a Hollywood movie premiere, or save a womans life. And Roy Stevens, who lost his twin brother Ray on D-Day. She was transported to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and underwent emergency surgery. . "Bob Sales was talking about what a great day it was, June 6, 1994," Humphry said. Man died Wednesday. Parker grew up in Martinsville, Virginia, and graduated from James Madison University's School of Media Arts and Design. Lead news anchor Keith Humphry has held the position since around 1980 after serving as the night and weekend anchor for a few years. She keeps her marital status private despite being a public figure. After four years at WDBJ, Compton left for a job in New York City with ABC. 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Since leaving WDBJ (Channel 7) 40 years ago, she has covered seven presidents. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. Robin [Reed] was like a second dad to me. ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Our team here at WDBJ7 is mourning the loss of a talented journalist and a friend to many in . Friends say Susans sense of humor and smile lit up every room. Published: Jul. That month, former news director Shane Moreland made the move, followed by reporter Jeremy Crider in January. 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The stationRoanoke's third-oldestfirst went to the air on October 3, 1955 under the ownership of the Times-World Corporation, owners of the Roanoke Times, and Roanoke World-News newspapers along with WDBJ radio (AM 960, now WFIR; and FM 94.9, now WSLC). Is WDBJ-7 anchor Shannon Young leaving? She fought off ovarian cancer years ago, and we watched her celebrate the end of treatment. Its the personal stories she covered here that Compton said are the most memorable, like covering the devastating flooding from Hurricane Camille in August 1969. It also relocated its transmitter to Poor Mountain. At the time, the FCC normally did not allow common ownership of two stations with overlapping signals, and would not even consider granting a waiver for stations with overlapping city-grade coverage. The transaction would have also brought two of Virginia's three CBS affiliatesWDBJ-TV and Landmark flagship WTAR-TV (now WTKR) in Norfolkunder common ownership. I am numb. Copyright 2022 WDBJ. "We've got to have the right fit," said Warren Fiihr, the station's vice president and general manager. She fought off ovarian cancer years ago, and we watched her celebrate the end of treatment. You can cancel at any time. Both services are available on digital subchannel 7.2, which is also available on area cable systems. It was the best nine months of our lives. It is not likely that the FCC would have allowed Landmark to keep WDBJ-TV in any case, given that the agency was becoming increasingly wary of cross-ownership of broadcasting outlets and newspapers. Sportscaster Mike Stevens joined WDBJ in the 1980s and became the lead sports anchor in the early 1990s; in 2008, he left WDBJ to become communications director for Salem, Virginia and was replaced by Travis Wells. It is also available on cable systems in Pocahontas County, WV (including Snowshoe). To squash recent rumors, the answer is yes. As far south as Galax, Martinsville and two counties in North Carolina; Caswell and Rockingham counties. 8, 2022 at 8:51 PM PDT Geo resource failed to load. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone, Last of 13 Radford University 'frat brawl' defendants is sentenced, Richmond's John Marshall boys basketball reclaims No. DePuy told WDBJ7 "Our medical devices undergo extensive laboratory testing before they are submitted to government health experts for a science-based review, and we continue to analyze information such as clinical data and adverse event reports once a device is on the market.". "I'm really curious," Scott said with a smile. "I cannot tell you how much they were loved, Alison and Adam, by the WDBJ7 team," Jeff Marks, the general manager of station, said in an emotional statement on air. "My physical therapist asked if anything was wrong and I said 'well, it was pretty bad. She has, however, not shared information about her parents and\or siblings. Reporter Alison Parker, left, was killed in a shooting on Wednesday. Jenny Boone, former Roanoke Times reporter, Roanoke College and Virginia Tech public . Currently, the station produces six newscasts Monday-Friday, Friday Football Extra, and Virginia Tech Sports Today. Copyright 2022 WDBJ. Denise Allen-Membrano, formerly with WDBJ7 news and sports, now with New Moon Creative Media Scott Ayers, ex-WDBJ7 photographer, now with Advance Auto in video production. After five years, Young, 34, will make her departure in early December and move west. CASEY: Some head-turning words by Rep. 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Leave a comment on this story at roanoke.com with your thoughts. "Your tires had bad alignment and then you put high miles on them, and they're worn out," said Scott. 1 ranking in country, Radford coach Darris Nichols apologizes for DUI. Professional Background CheckInformation on professionals, their work history and resumes. For Keith Humphry, that story started with two men, two of the Bedford Boys who survived D-Day. In Spring 2010, Schurz and the Tribune Company of Chicago entered into a Web site management partnership in which Tribune Interactive would take over the Web site CMS operations of all of Schurz's media properties except NBC-affiliated WAGT in Augusta, Georgia (which is now operated by Media General, the owner of that market's ABC-affiliated WJBF). WDBJ-DT broadcasts on digital channel UHF 18: Effective June 12, 2009 WDBJ is broadcast exclusively in digital.[3]. The "Fun Fact" is associated with one of the night's stories. pic.twitter.com/tUrHVwAXcN, Marks said Parker and Ward were "special people" who did "great work every day.". In addition, she covered the tragic mass shooting in a Sutherland Springs church. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). The estimated net worth of Jane is $804,543. "She was passionate about journalism and she was a great person to work with., We love you, Alison and Adam. Compton was WDBJs first female reporter. ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Our team here at WDBJ7 is mourning the loss of a talented journalist and a friend to many in our newsroom. To squash recent rumors, the answer is yes. Jane keeps her personal information private, hence, her date and year of birth are not known to the general public. "Jeff is very well loved in our community," Fiihr said of the switch. 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