They also became the first in the Roanoke-Lynchburg market with high-definition weather graphics. WDBJ followed in mid-July, then KTUU-TV in Anchorage, Alaska in mid-August. Wreckage of missing plane found in Carroll County, Pilot identified in fatal plane crash near Hillsville, Cinderella frontman, Winger, former Motley Crue rocker join for Dr Pepper Park show, 16-year-old girl reported missing out of Roanoke, Venus and Jupiter cross paths in western sky, Virginia Education Superintendent Resigns, Alleghany County Public Schools Preps Consolidation, Bridging the Great Health Divide Across the US, PublicFileAccess@wdbj7.com - (540) 344-7000. Humphry and WDBJ7 photographer Scott Ayres set out to tell their stories, and to hear from those who suffered here at home as the extent of Bedford's loss became clear. Weekend Anchor, Natasha Ryan - 10:00 p.m. & 11:00 p.m. Anchor, Holly Pietrzak - New River Valley Bureau Chief & substitute anchor, Tim Saunders - Lynchburg Bureau Chief & substitute anchor, Leo Hirsbrunner (AMS Certified) - Morning & Noon meteorologist, Brent Watts (AMS Seal of Approval) - Meteorologist, NEWS 7 at TEN/Fill-in Meteorologist. 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. Please subscribe to keep reading. She keeps her marital status private despite being a public figure. It is where I cut my teeth as an investigative reporter, and I enjoyed shaping the business news franchise we had at the time. Previously, Jane co-anchored and produced the 11 p.m. newscast on Your Hometown Station WDBJ7. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. Now: Chief meteorologist at WLEX in Lexington, Ky. I still get an occasional email from somebody in Southwest Virginia. 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. pic.twitter.com/tUrHVwAXcN, Marks said Parker and Ward were "special people" who did "great work every day.". Compton, 66 (and not ready to retire, she said), is now a senior ABC News White House correspondent. "It's nice to have this opportunity to go home and report there," she said. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly! 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 had a bright future," said Bill Wyatt, from the school's communications department. I dont count the night as a Channel 7 reporter that I covered President Nixons evening rally at the civic center, Compton said, referring to his October 28, 1969 campaign event for Linwood Holton at what is now the Salem Civic Center. Man died Wednesday. 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. On its website, the Food and Drug Administration says there's a risk of metal ions, like cobalt and chromium, entering the bloodstream of patients with metal-on-metal hip implants. Documentaries, Non-linear Editing, Broadcast, Television, Producing, ENPS, Journalism, Video Radio, Radio Producing, Radio Broadcasting, Adobe Audition, Audio Editing, Radio Promotions, Press Media Relations Director at Carilion Clinic. ", We didn't share this publicly, but @AParkerWDBJ7 and I were very much in love. "I was our main anchor in Raleigh," said Scott. (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. I am numb. Published: Jul. Friends say Susans sense of humor and smile lit up every room. We've honored these dead. After five years, Young, 34, will make her departure in early December and move west. Subsequently, she has a bachelors degree in Latin American Studies and Spanish from Carleton College. She got her start at WDBJ7. And there are others This list is not meant to be comprehensive, but it gives you an idea of what attracts former journalists. I actually had to take the stronger pain killers. ", "The thing that strikes me over and over again from my memory and looking back on it," Humphry said recently, "is to a man every one of them knew, after the fact, that if they survived, it was the luck of the draw.". "I said in a liveshot from the cemetery, 'Suddenly, all of these men seemed 19 again. Applicants must have strong anchoring skills to solo-anchor the market's No. Then: Business, investigative and general assignment reporter at WDBJ from 1991 to 1997, Now: General assignment and investigative reporter for WFSB-TV in Hartford, Conn., since 2002; Hartford bureau chief since 2010, I look back fondly on my time in Roanoke, and would certainly go back someday. Personal Injury, Depositions, Legal Writing, Product Liability, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Office Assistant at Schewel Furniture Co., Inc. President, TriSvara/Positron Communications. Jane is around 32 years old. Now: Retired, teaching a broadcast media course at Hollins University. Is WDBJ-7 anchor Shannon Young leaving? 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. Specifically, a bright, morning personality. She worked as a reporter and a weekend morning anchor from 2004 to 2014. "I'm really curious," Scott said with a smile. She had three children and a home on a lake. He was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. She got her start at WDBJ7. 29, 2019 at 6:40 PM PDT "There is no question there was no greater story for me. "We've had a great day of patriotism. Ann Compton remembers the first day she set foot in the WDBJ-TV studio, some 45 years ago. Janes average salary is $79,564 per year. Currently, the station produces six newscasts Monday-Friday, Friday Football Extra, and Virginia Tech Sports Today. "My physical therapist asked if anything was wrong and I said 'well, it was pretty bad. ", Where's she going? 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. IE 11 is not supported. In July 2009, WDBJ announced it would refuse to run an advertisement from the National Republican Congressional Council attacking Democratic Representative Tom Perriello, citing "factual inaccuracies".[2]. He died at a hospital, the sheriff said. The move leaves holes in the station's 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts. "And I got after him for saying it. (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. She stopped and said 'Oh, you shouldn't need those at this point. Title: Anchor at WDBJ7 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Area Industry: Broadcast Media Work history: WDBJ TV Inc. Anchor since May 2011 Emerson College Emerson Channel- Sports Anchor and Producer Sep 2007 - May 2009 Full Profile Nadine Maeser Roanoke, VA Professions & Specialties I do also miss riding bikes with John Carlin up to the [Mill Mountain] Star.. All rights reserved. A date to fill the position has not been set, though viewers can expect to see Dawn Jefferies and Lindsey Henley filling in. Glade Spring, Marion, Grundy and Norton are part of the Tri-Cities market while Caswell and Rockingham counties are part of the Greensboro/High Point/Winston-Salem market. $100 a week! Compton said. In August 2006 WDBJ 7 added an outdoor Weather Deck. Previously, Janeco-anchored and produced the 11 p.m. newscast on Your Hometown Station WDBJ7. WDBJ has newsrooms in Lynchburg, Blacksburg and Richmond, along with its Roanoke newsroom. We didn't know what was wrong, so I thought 'I need to just double down, quit work, and really focus on physical therapy.". The other Schurz television station Web sites, which are currently operated by Broadcast Interactive Media, will follow suit once their current CMS agreement with BIM runs out. She came from KRIS 6 News in Corpus Christi. She gathered news, contributed to long-form documentaries, and interviewed stars at red carpet premieres and entertainment events. It transmits its digital signal on UHF channel 18. Jim Shaver, the man who hired me at WDBJ, taught me that athletic events arent about two teams, but rather they are about two communities. "We were together almost nine months. Joe Dashiell Senior Reporter Joe Dashiell. "The Roanoke operator typed to me, she said, we have casualties," Teass told Humphry. It replaced independent service "7 Too," which reaired WDBJ newscasts and syndicated programming, and aired special events such as sporting events and the 2004 Republican and Democratic National Conventions in their entirety. "I wanted my life back and most of the surgeons said you will get your life back," said Scott. She gathered news, contributed to long-form documentaries, and interviewed stars at red carpet premieres and entertainment events. 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 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. Jane came from KRIS 6 News in Corpus Christi. "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. Scott is working with others who suffered complications from medical device implants to lobby for change. Alongside the Weather Deck is the Weather Garden. In her free time, Jane loves spending time outdoors hiking, swimming, kayaking, or just reading on a sunny beach. Former WDBJ7 Anchor Dies. Former Roanoke news anchor fights to change laws following tough medical journey, Wreckage of missing plane found in Carroll County, Pilot identified in fatal plane crash near Hillsville, Cinderella frontman, Winger, former Motley Crue rocker join for Dr Pepper Park show, 16-year-old girl reported missing out of Roanoke, Venus and Jupiter cross paths in western sky, Virginia Education Superintendent Resigns, Alleghany County Public Schools Preps Consolidation, Bridging the Great Health Divide Across the US, PublicFileAccess@wdbj7.com - (540) 344-7000. I miss Roanoke every day, more than I ever thought I would. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. If he dies, he took the coward's way out," and if he lives he'll go to trial, Marks said. In chilling footage that has been posted online, several shots rang out and screams are heard. 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. Young, who came to Roanoke as weather anchor and co-host for "News 7 Mornin'," is returning to Oregon to be close to her family. "We've got to have the right fit," said Warren Fiihr, the station's vice president and general manager. 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. She fought off ovarian cancer years ago, and we watched her celebrate the end of treatment. The New River Valley Home Builders Association is excited to announce the opening of registration for the LEGO Home Building Contest taking pl, On Friday, March 10, the Floyd County Library Building Fund Inc. and the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library will hold an Open House to celebrate, The Super Bowl is behind us, and so is the YMCA at Virginia Techs third annual Souper Bowl Challenge. Jane grew up with a family of journalists. [3][4]Former logo and branding of WDBJ-DT2.On September 5, 2006, WDBJ launched News 7 at Ten and My Network TV, as "My 19", in the viewing area. He graduated with a degree in communications and media studies. After five years, Young, 34, will make her departure in early December and move west. The "Fun Fact" is associated with one of the night's stories. Lead news anchor Keith Humphry has held the position since around 1980 after serving as the night and weekend anchor for a few years. Previously, Jane co-anchored and produced the 11 p.m. newscast on Your Hometown Station WDBJ7. Then: Chief meteorologist at Channel 10 from 1992 to 1995. She is a woman of average stature. Friends say she was spunky, thoughtful, but most of all brave. Former WDBJ7 Anchor Keith Humphry reflects on D-Day anniversary coverage (WDBJ) By Joe Dashiell Published: May. . Man died Wednesday. 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 was right. So what will this mean for the Storm Team billboard that watches over commuters on northbound Interstate 581? Bickford has accepted the morning anchor spot at Norfolk's CBS affiliate, WTKR. 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. She also loves all the museums, restaurants, culture, and music. The station's studio was originally located in the Mountain Trust Bank Building in downtown Roanoke. She went to Puerto Rico with U.S. Customs and Border Protection as they brought supplies to victims of Hurricane Maria. It also relocated its transmitter to Poor Mountain. 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. Jane "They went hallelujah, we survived. 8, 2022 at 8:51 PM PDT Geo resource failed to load. Robin [Reed] was like a second dad to me. 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. Jane is a beautiful woman who enjoys her life and career. Surgeons installed a product called "Pinnacle with ULTAMET liner," metal-on-metal hips manufactured by DePuy Orthopedics. 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