Theres only so much Barbara Comstock and LuAnn Bennett can do for the balance sheet. From the very first days of WLOX, local news has been important to us. STU HELMS FOOD FEED: Chowchow, Wakuwaku, Vidl, Ukiah, Morning Show, Mocktails and a Sandwich, STU HELMS FOOD FEED: Growing Mushrooms, Testing Delta 10, Judging Salsa & Catering by Kickback, STU HELMS FOOD FEED: Bao Bun, Bocadillo, Steak n Eggs, Decaf, & Cue for a Cause, RIFFED! "They make Jan and I grateful to call Western North Carolina home. Teen arrested after two dead, four others injured in Bay St. Louis shooting, Teen arrested following shooting, attempted robbery in Gulfport, Poplarville woman identified as victim of fatal boating accident in Hancock County, South Mississippi Mental Health Resources. I wish you you the best of luck with your future plans and get some of that needed sleep that you need.Sending lots of hugs your way! But he overstayed his welcome, and like several male news readers at WLOS over the years, he got the heave-ho because one day management looked at the declining ratings and decided the guy lacked glitz or something like that. So why worry about the departure of a few veterans? I briefly mentioned her in an earlier post, but I can expound a little bit. I agree, you, Holly and Jay have been a great team to watch in the mornings. STATESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) One day after an early morning fire destroyed three buildings in historic downtown Statesville, shop owners are cleaning up. With the growing popularity of the South Slope much less the parking and foot traffic from Tourists' ballgames I hope the city will consider creating greater pedestrian safety at this intersection. Much of that time has been spent contemplating about what to do next. I am grateful for your support. light. He started TV work in 1966 as a booth announcer, moving to weather . Larry Blunt said they interviewed with numerous agenciesbut found the best fit at Carolina Mountain Sales. I wish you all the best in going forward. I hope to continue to find ways to contribute to this community and make this hometown that I love an even better place than it already is. I live here in Asheville and we have some mutual friends thru the station. For those of you who have invited me into your homes for so many years, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Ah, the glory days of black and white! My lifestyle blog will feature recipes, travel, workouts & fitness ideas, healthy living, fashion, beauty, photography and WNC living with some running on the side. Required fields are marked *. Russ is no stranger to the Tar Heel state. We'll be glad to find out the answer and get back with you. Many Wednesday mornings we would be sipping coffee at our former office Church Street and Bowman would walk in with a fresh copy of The Smoky Mountain News, straight up telling us that he was going to re-do one of our stories for his . Jay Siltzer - weekday mornings (4:30-7:00 a.m.) and health reporter seen weeknights at 5:00 p.m. Victoria Dunkle - weekday mornings (4:30-7:00 a.m.) and weekdays at noon, Tammy Watford - weeknights at 5:00, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. (on WMYA). At Avenue M in North Asheville, dial M for mmmmm! Delchamps was giving away a shiny 1963 Ford Fairlane 500 sedan for its grand opening in October, 1962. Thus far, the dream hasnt taken wing, thoughformer CBS reporter Sharyl Attkissons right-leaning weekly show, Full Measure, isnow seen in 81 markets. During his 13-year run at WLOS, Bowen lifted the quality of news reporting at the station significantly. . Your health is very important and I couldn't imagine waking up at 2AM every morning. Scroll down to see & , This is the first installment of my annual Food Fan Awards for the year 2021! Katie Killen anchors News 13 Weekday Mornings. Godspeed! In the end, the outpouring of community support he and Jan got "was both overwhelming and humbling," Blunt said earlier in the year, and that caused them to rethink leaving the area for another TV job. He has a BA from UNC-Wilmington in Mass Communication and a BA in Media Studies with a concentration in Journalism from UNC-Greensboro where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. The Ohio connection ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) News 13 will soon say goodbye to another long-time member of the WLOS crew. I noticed your name and wondered if you were the son of my former teacher in Plymouth NC. STU HELMS FOOD FEED: Chowchow, Wakuwaku, Vidl, Ukiah, Morning Show, Mocktails and a Sandwich, STU HELMS FOOD FEED: Growing Mushrooms, Testing Delta 10, Judging Salsa & Catering by Kickback, STU HELMS FOOD FEED: Bao Bun, Bocadillo, Steak n Eggs, Decaf, & Cue for a Cause. Hopefully we will see you in the future in some capacity on TV. My last day at WLOS will be July 31, 2014. So, I can't blame you at all. I was hoping that the big announcement was that you were pregnant! I'm glad you are doing what you need to do for you. after 15 years, I am still a night owl but on a different level. They brought me to Asheville, and for that I am forever grateful. WNCN is changing from an NBC affiliate to a CBS affiliate in Raleigh, while WRAL, a longtime CBS affiliate, moves to become a NBC affiliate. I am sad that you are leaving WLOS, but know that you will do some creative, exciting things in the months and years to come. Former WLOS reporter Merritt Youngdeer has died, according to an obituary published in North Carolina. She's now an investigative reporter for Cincinnati station. Julie, I am saddened that you are leaving WLOS but wish you the best in your future endeavors. October, 1962 was also the time WLOX became affiliated with the American Broadcasting Company (ABC). Clarification . One of WLOX News ' first anchors was Chuck Scarborough. "Passing the state and national real estate licensing exams was an accomplishment that ranks right up there with my eighth Emmy, which I received this past Saturday for a story I did last year presumably the last of my journalism career. Hoping that the right doors will open up for you next! Please enter a valid zipcode. Andrew Beaujon joined Washingtonian in late 2014. Meghan Danahey - Facebook For more posts on my transition back to a "normal" life and how I have been doing post-WLOS check out my monthly updates page! WLOS: Where are they now? | Ashvegas I am excited to see more posts from you soon!!!! Contact Taylor, search articles and Tweets, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place. It is very important. You can tell its sweeps when every newscast begins with HUGE, GIGANTIC BREAKING NEWS!, The other day, I was reminiscing about some of the old WLOS-TV personalities.
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