Please subscribe to keep reading. 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. 7 Vision of.WDBJ7. She had three children and a home on a lake. 29, 2019 at 6:40 PM PDT "There is no question there was no greater story for me. Jane Caffrey WDBJ7 She currently co-anchors and produces the 11 p.m. newscast on Your Hometown Station WDBJ7. There are 24 Weatherbug locations in the WDBJ viewing area. Friends say Susans sense of humor and smile lit up every room. If he dies, he took the coward's way out," and if he lives he'll go to trial, Marks said. It was touching to him, and to me at the time. At one time she made a living by telling other people's stories. She is a woman of average stature. A man described as a disgruntled former colleague gunned down a reporter and cameraman on live television Wednesday morning in Virginia, then posted video of the attack online before killing himself, authorities said. State troopers approached the vehicle and found the driver to be suffering from a gunshot wound. Hence, it is not known whether she is married, engaged, or single. Before serving as a reporter, Jane worked for four years as a producer at CNN in both Los Angeles and New York. Sep 27, 2013 0 1 of 18 ABC NEWS - ANN COMPTON (CREDIT: ABC/ STEVE FENN) Former WDBJ reporter Ann Compton, now ABC Radio's Washington/White House reporter STEVE FENN STF Teresa Hamilton Hall. The move bumps Ros Runner, former lead weatherman, to the weekends. Photography, Social Media Development, Television Production, Commercials, Web Content, Web Video, Director at Radford University, Program Director at Radford University, Higher Education, Program Development, Grant Writing, Student Affairs, Assistant Director of Student Activities, Student Media at Radford University. "Jeff is very well loved in our community," Fiihr said of the switch. "We've had a great day of patriotism. She stopped and said 'Oh, you shouldn't need those at this point. 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). And weatherwoman Johanna Calfee left WSLS last week, Preas . The move bumps Ros Runner, former lead weatherman, to the weekends. On August 13, 2007, WDBJ became the only station in the Roanoke/Lynchburg market with four meteorologists in its weather center. People ask me if I ever miss TV. And a blowhard, dont forget that., Then: Sports reporter and anchor at Channel 10 from 1991 to 2006, Now: Occasional host on Greg Roberts WFIR show since 2007; financial services representative for National Financial Services in Roanoke since 2008, It was a lot of fun. JOURNALISTS, USA JOURNALISTS' BIOS 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. (Young worked at KTVL earlier in her career. Now: Chief meteorologist at WLEX in Lexington, Ky. I still get an occasional email from somebody in Southwest Virginia. Since the weather anchor left WDBJ7 in 2000, he's been delivering the forecast in California. I just love what I do. On average, an estimated 92,000 households tune in for WDBJ's 6pm and 11pm newscasts. Former WDBJ sports anchor John Kernan. For years she was a main anchor at television station WTVD in the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Contact Jordan Fifer at jordan.fifer@roanoke.com or 981-3349. The new News 7 at Ten offers "Finally, a ten o'clock newscast you can trust.". {{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. She is around 34 years old. In a screengrab taken from a WDBJ7 broadcast, a person dressed in black is seen near where two people were killed and another seriously wounded. Reporters and the public know when information isnt complete or a person is dodging follow-up phone calls. The valley has been so welcoming. "Our hearts are broken.". Ann Compton remembers the first day she set foot in the WDBJ-TV studio, some 45 years ago. Now: Freelance reporter and substitute anchor for KING 5 in Seattle, Wash. I really enjoyed the fact that I had an entire community of support. She is currently recovering and is in stable condition, the hospital said. Frances Scott found her calling in front of the camera. May 27, 2016 - Explore Mike Mclaren's board "Female News Reporters, etc." on Pinterest. 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. "And I got after him for saying it. The wide-eyed college student was fascinated by the bustling newsroom at the end of the hall, and within moments she was hooked. 0. Working at WDBJ gave me the tools to succeed in this hard biz, and I credit my decade at WDBJ for the fact that I continue to enjoy a career in television., Then: Reporter, weekend anchor and bureau chief for WDBJs Danville and Blacksburg offices from 1994 to 2003, Now: Spokeswoman for Appalachian Power Co. since April, after leaving Roanoke County as their primary spokeswoman from 2003 to 2013, There is no question the years I spent as a news reporter helped shape my current career in public relations. "I can't get my career back, my life savings, or my house, but I'm interested now in preventing this from happening to anyone else," Scott said. That means the band and the guy selling the hot dogs are just as important to the story as the players., Then: Channel 7 reporter and anchor from 1985 to 1991; first female 6 p.m. co-anchor. Brent Watts serves as the Meteorologist and Travis Wells serves as the sportscaster. "She had a bright future," said Bill Wyatt, from the school's communications department. ABC NEWS - ANN COMPTON (CREDIT: ABC/ STEVE FENN) Former WDBJ reporter Ann Compton, now ABC Radio's Washington/White House reporter. She fought off ovarian cancer years ago, and we watched her celebrate the end of treatment. Rachel DePompa left the station Thursday for Richmond's NBC affiliate, WWBT. On April 22, 2008, WDBJ began broadcasting local news in high definition. A gunman killed a WDBJ7 reporter and cameraman during a live television broadcast in Moneta, Virginia. Its transmitter is located on Poor Mountain near Roanoke, with studios located on Hershberger Road in northwest Roanoke. "As far as the changes at the TV station, this is just normal business," Fiihr said, and pointed to its constant "front line" veterans John Carlin and Karen McNew. WDBJ has newsrooms in Lynchburg, Blacksburg and Richmond, along with its Roanoke newsroom. It is also available on cable systems as far east as Clarksville and South Boston, as far west as Glade Spring, Marion, Grundy (Digital Cable only) and Norton. He had a reputation of being difficult to work with. The gruesome events began to unfold as WDBJ7 correspondent Alison Parker conducted an on-air interview at around 6:45 a.m. at a shopping center in Moneta, Virginia. In 2000, WDBJ announced plans for a new digital facility on the site of the Best Products building in northwest Roanoke. Gov. And there are others This list is not meant to be comprehensive, but it gives you an idea of what attracts former journalists. "She did terrific service here, especially on April 16," said Jeffrey Marks, the station's president and general manager. 8, 2022 at 8:51 PM PDT Geo resource failed to load. The Roanoke Times | File 2011; Keith Humphry spent 30 years as the lead anchor for Channel 7. In 2006, WDBJ began a news partnership with WFIR, its former radio sister. Beyond getting married in Floyd, and our first child being born in Roanoke, my favorite news stories include the investigative one about Norfolk Southerns lack of onboard bathrooms for employees that inspired the song Poo Poo Train! by the Q-99 crew, and breaking the story about Dominion Bank being taken over., Then: Channel 7 meteorologist and field reporter from 1990 to 2000. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023, 1 p.m. at Garden of Prayer No. Gunman Called Himself a Human Powder Keg in Alleged Manifesto. And it was fun to watch.". He graduated with a degree in communications and media studies. There was a lot to be happy about. Sinu Abraham joined the station last week as a general assignment reporter. Jane joined the station in August 2018 and is thrilled to call Roanoke home. We just moved in together. Previously, Jane co-anchored and produced the 11 p.m. newscast on Your Hometown Station WDBJ7. 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. "I love writing and I love people, so it was just the perfect career for me.". By WDBJ7 Staff. It has remained in the lead more or less ever since. "I'm not sure if I want him to live or die. 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. I miss the people. In fact, to this day when I run into someone from the area while Im at a race, its not unusual for them to come up and say hello. She got her start at WDBJ7. If you do not initially recognize her from TV, you might remember her laugh after she went viral in 2013 talking about a cats exercise program. Susan Bahorich was a familiar face on your screens for a decade. Jane came from KRIS 6 News in Corpus Christi. "I said in a liveshot from the cemetery, 'Suddenly, all of these men seemed 19 again. Im a passionate guy. The station is also available on cable on the West Virginia side of the Bluefield/Beckley, West Virginia area; it served as the default CBS affiliate for the West Virginia side until WVSX (now WVNS-TV) became a CBS affiliate in 2001. In August 2006 WDBJ 7 added an outdoor Weather Deck. She gathered news, contributed to long-form documentaries, and interviewed stars at red carpet premieres and entertainment events. Twitter and Facebook accounts believed to belong to the suspect, under the name Bryce Williams, posted video of the shootings hours later, during the manhunt. As far south as Galax, Martinsville and two counties in North Carolina; Caswell and Rockingham counties. Marks succeeded Bob Lee and became only the 4th GM in the history of the station. Reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward of Virginia station WDBJ-TV were gunned down on live television Wednesday morning. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. She joined the station in August 2018 and is thrilled to call Roanoke home. At that instant, I like to say, the ink began to flow through my veins.. Now, Scott says she's getting back to living, by telling a story of her own. 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