Don't let the. line with how I was trained, my high standards of journalism, and with The whole corporate media in Columbia is smarmy milquetoastexcept Dawndy Mercer. Meet the WFRV Team. GREEN BAY - Brad Spakowitz isn't leaving WBAY-TV entirely, but viewers will see a lot less of him, including in front of the weather map. When Kevin was 9 years old and on vacation in Florida, a tornado came through a mile from where he and his family were staying. Its time to take a dump on Donita. Noncompetes can apply if you are terminated. Andrew joined WIS in June 2022 as a general assignment reporter. Despite his local popularity, this website has taken a dim view of. You Get em FITS.please.. . He was the station's first black meteorologist. COLUMBIA, SC South Carolina TV viewers are reacting with shock and disappointment at the sudden departure of veteran journalist Jack Kuenzie from Columbia's WIS news station Friday. God bless you and your family. If she doesnt then why is she still employed at WIS with years of mismanagement and poor decision making under her belt. My sources tell me, the Hooves had already sold his house because he was so confident in the other gig. Michelle joined the station in Mar 2019. Will, will you be going for rides in Bens Land Rover while listening to Cato tapes? Cooler weather is on the way. And while KXLT is obviously a step down from WIS in terms of viewership, Roesler could soon find herself auditioning for a larger market thanks to the upcoming trial of Derek Chauvin the former Minneapolis, Minnesota police officer who is accused of murdering George Floyd last Memorial Day. Ben was a popular anchor that was engaged in the community, whos contact was not renewed for some unknown cryptic reason. Im going to go puke now, and thats my perspective. Contests. Or an issue youd like to address proactively? When you add in the fact that he was let go and did not quit, WIS can not keep him from working when theyre the ones who are responsible for him not working. Poor guy. Dominic joins WIS-TV after spending five years as meteorologist at WTKR-TV, the CBS affiliate in Hampton Roads, VA. He has also gone on to achieve the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) seal from the AMS. different response. Tanner has been with the station for nearly 20 years. That summertime feeling is back! Always have. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He joined Storm Team 8 in April 2014 as a weather producer and executive producer of WXEdge.com. Codified Laws 22-18-1.1). The Midlands' first choice since 1953! Meteorologist Steve Beylon joined Action 2 News in June of 2006. That image is not only disturbing, but also creepy. That thing must have never been laid with that mouth. Adam Clark is the chief meteorologist for WIS News 10. Were tracking your forecast through the holiday weekend, which includes cold temperatures, sunshine and some rain. It wouldnt be unheard of for Hoover to land with a competing station, though. Were tracking much warmer weather for the Midlands this week. A former anchor at KSFY TV-13 in Sioux Falls, Roesler and her victim were acquaintances according to local police. Maybe you should try his tried and true theory over on your blog, God knows you need the help. Mr. Farley you will be missed. He is known for his hustle, such as when he pulled out an old paper map during a 2021 storm and started calling out rural roads that could be affected. Now, Hes Suing For Discrimination, Tim Scott Draws A 2022 GOP Primary Challenger, #SC2018: Henry McMasters Lead Is Huge, But Fragile, Alex Murdaugh Sentenced To Life Behind Bars, LIVE FEED Murdaugh Murders Trial: Alex Murdaugh Sentencing Hearing, Murdaugh Murders Trial: Alex Murdaugh Guilty On All Counts. Wis you made a bad decision. Were tracking another round of wintry weather on the way to the Midlands Friday into early Saturday. 12 hours agoHeres what I want you to know. Ive never heard of a non-compete applying when the contract ended on its own accord. She is a first class act. I understand and Addison . Sharp news judgment. After leaving Connecticut, Kevin joined WIS-TV in Columbia, South Carolina in January 2017. "He's taking a leap of faith and. While at WTKR, Dominic tracked several major weather events to affect Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, including Hurricane Sandy in 2012, Hurricane Matthew in 2016, deadly tornado outbreak in Virginia in February 2016 and a deadly tornado along the Virginia Eastern Shore in 2014. And, in order to move on both He said the television station fired him because he refused to get a COVID-19 vaccine. First Alert Forecast: Hotter weather is on the way! Thats why I walked in with a folder CLICK HERE. Emily is an investigative journalist with a background in several forms of media and an MBA in business management. indicate that my future at WIS was not an option. Kevin recently got married in September 2017 and the couple takes care of their two miniature Golden Doodles! His departure from the station brought criticism from social media sites. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Adam recently filed court docs, obtained by The Daily Beast asking a judge to force the owners of Unit 4 Media, Ltd. -- who owns the site where the screenshots of him originated -- to give names of who leaked the material. First Alert Forecast: Tracking hot, humid weather for your weekend! COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Welcome to the WIS-TV Facebook p 314,326 people like this 533,058 people follow this http://www.wistv.com/ (803) 799-1010 countonwis@wistv.com Chris Trainor is a retail reporter for The State and has been working for newspapers in South Carolina for more than 18 years, including previous stops at the (Greenwood) Index-Journal and the (Columbia) Free Times. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); South Carolina's 'Trial of the Century' is over but the 'Murdaugh Former WIS TV Anchor Lands Gig In Minnesota, SC Firefighter Says He Was Fired Because Hes White. If you can find me Ill give you a blowjob. WIS-TV . Youre worried about local news anchors getting canned? Rick first joined WIS in 1988 as an anchor/reporter. CLICK HERE. Bohnak said this week that he was fired after 33 years as the station's . However, cooler weather is moving in. He may very well have made a general decision to un-entangle himself for some potential move to be ready for a future opportunity, I just dont think it was evidence of some secret plot or anything, thats all. He has a strong, vocal and loyal group of viewers out there so he will land somewhere sooner rather than later. Greg Adaline is a award winning anchor and reporter who brings nearly two decades of broadcasting experience to the WIS anchor desk. Ive worked in TV 15 years. Shes no longer with us, Plank responded. Were forecasting much hotter weather on the way. Weve also issued another Alert Day next for even colder weather. West Columbia - Lexington County - Cayce news, Popular weatherman gets no contract renewal from WIS-TV, on Popular weatherman gets no contract renewal from WIS-TV. Its not immediately clear, although the blame for the fiasco is falling squarely on the shoulders of WIS general manager Donita Todd who is reportedly loathed by employees at the station. John Farley was the best part of the 11:00 news. Intisar Faulkner is a co-anchor for WIS Sunrise, weekdays from 4:30 to 7 a.m. You can also catch her anchoring WIS Midday 3 days a week. What comes next for Murdaugh after sentencing? He joined WIS after serving as chief meteorologist in Duluth, Minnesota, for more than nine years. Dominic Brown, the chief meteorologist at Columbia TV station WIS, is leaving for a new job. The former chief meteorologist of an NBC station in Rochester who was axed earlier this year for allegedly using a racial slur during a live broadcast filed a lawsuit Monday against his old employer. I am sure WIS hasa well paid law team to cover their butts. There are additions and upgrades I will implement. Donita Todd needs to be run out of Columbia. We call that overconfidence . Geez. Madison Radar Forecast 8 PM 8F 10 PM 5F News Weather Sports Obituaries Madison Magazine Contests. Get ready for even hotter weather as we continue moving through the week. Sara grew up in Athens, Georgia (Go Dawgs!) Ill hide and you look for me. He started his career in Lynchburg, Virginia in 2010, and joined NBC12 in 2013. A graduate of Minnesota State University Moorhead, Roesler was on the university's golf [] Kevin also loves to cook and run! His last day with the station is Thursday. Slow news day? situation and not privy to the details, leave an impression that what According to multiple sources familiar with the situation, the long and winding road leading to the stations decision to bail on Hoover began weeks ago when he applied for another anchor position within the Raycom Media family of networks (Raycom is the corporate parent of WIS and more than four dozen other local television stations across the country). In both cases, both sides had to agree to terms. She coordinates content and produces stories with a particular passion for digging into government programs and waste, health care policy and education. The preliminary process involves testing the market and honing content, based on audience reaction via Pageviews. My announcement last Thursday was in Sara Tonks joined the Erie News Now team as a weekend meteorologist and multimedia journalist in December 2020. It being the back story surrounding the controversial dismissal of WIS TV 10 (NBC Columbia, S.C.) news anchor Ben Hoover. Dominic Brown joined WIS-TV as chief meteorologist in June 2017. WISH-TV Channel 8 this month has lost two regular on-air news staffers. What led to Roeslers departure from the Palmetto State? See more stories on Insider's business page. He said this will be his last week at WIS, an NBC affiliate. Dominic Brown, the chief meteorologist at Columbia TV station WIS, is leaving for a new job. Ive been watching this news for ten years Im like okay Kamie hasnt come back yet where is Kamie? WIS viewerLaQuanda Baker wondered at the time. Bottom line, Kiss Ben Hoover goodbye in Columbia. Roeslers status was confirmed early Wednesday by Dawndy Mercer Plank, a veteran WIS anchor who is temporarily assuming Roeslers morning show duties. Ok so we finally got it. whats been a big part of my career doing the right thing. Plus, other local media will not touch him out of A) fear of legal costs/damage to defend it even rightfully, and B) Negative impact/effect with the competing local station. A TV meteorologist who was fired after he was accused of using a racial slur on-air said Tuesday that he believes people "read into" an accidental "sound" he made. Brown is headed to the Dallas-Forth Worth area in Texas, where he will be a meteorologist for KTVT CBS 11, commonly known as CBS DFW. Mark was voted by Cleveland Magazine as one of this area's 50 Most Interesting People in 1997 and 1998. When Dominic is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, friends and frat brothers, going to the movies, working out, watching sports, and cheering on his Georgia and Mississippi State Bulldogs. Kevin was born and raised in Orange, CT and is excited to move away from the cold and snowy weather. WIS yanked Roeslers picture from its list of anchors and reporters earlier this month after the 28-year-old North Dakota native was arrested in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on an aggravated assault charge. Veteran anchor confirms Roesler is no longer employed by station . length. I want Kamie back., Ive been impressed by her, one former television executive told us. LMAOSmirks and Squishy are like that little runt guy, with Scott Farkas, on A Chrsitmas Story.Hes on this page: http://slorober.blogspot.com/2011/12/scut-or-farkus.html, FITSll show you, bo. Theres still a lot of uncertainty in the forecast, but a few flakes could mix with rain for part of your weekend. 2023 WestMetroNews. Chris joined the WIS News 10 team in May of 2020. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Some of the social media comments (Below) regarding WISs decision not to renew chief meteorologist John Farleys contract. And at this point Im only doing a limited amount on my Blog. Proving damages is the hard part. Dec 28, 2009. Joce is a national investigative reporter focused on accountability reporting on the Im going to have to reevaluate the pedestal I have placed women on. There were no negotiations. Cynthia Beasley is an award-winning journalist who anchors the 7, 10, and 11 p.m. newscast. accept that stations have the right to not renew contracts. He will find other work somewhere else I suspect, but instead of focusing on his contract renewal here, he screwed himself up by spending so much time and effort looking for work somewhere else instead. I had done nothing wrong., Please allow me to explain what I But we have a glimmer of hope. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! Caresse Jackman is a national consumer investigative reporter with a focus on exposing scams and digging into consumer concerns. She played golf for the Dragons, and got her start as an intern with the schools athletics department. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. So tell us Emily, do you spend more time on your blog or on Wills blog? It being the back story surrounding the controversial dismissal of WIS TV 10 (NBC Columbia, S.C.) news anchor Ben Hoover. Follow Kevin on Facebook here and Twitter here. He became Sports Director in 1996. My latest contract was one year in No judge in this town could seat a jury that would side with Raycom.. One would think Daneta Todd owned WIS? https://t.co/Ooa8a4DK4B All of us at @wis10 love you, @BenTanner71! As an undergrad at Georgia Tech, Sara was a member of the . This is now our home, and we could not imagine living anywhere else.. sold 451,500 1.14.13 after commission thats about a break even deal. Thanks John and Ben. He also. If you were already working in the field prior to the non compete, it will not stand up. I wouldnt wipe my ass with it. would pave the way for my exit. When you think youre having the worst day of anybody in the world, just remember, theres a Mr. Todd. I agree that this is the generally stated rule, but have you ever seen one enforced against a former employee whose contract of employment was either terminated by the employer or, as in this case, not renewed? His 1 year contract was not renewed. Its cool now, but it wont last much longer. Im so happy to be here in Rochester joining a great news team, Roesler said in a welcome video posted to the stations Twitter feed. CLICK HERE. Jamie Bittner joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in December 2021. happened was something that I did or it was just a parting of ways. We do have a lot of heat though. Roesler replacedMary King, who left WIS to become the new morning anchor atWBTV TV-3(CBS Charlotte, N.C.). Its a personal decision. Completed Contests. Im in talks with a bunch of different companies, considering a number of options, he said. Saturday is an Alert Day for potential strong storms in the Midlands. It cost me $75 in attorney fees to defeat one in 1991. Guy has contract, contract is fulfilled by both parties, contract not renewed. Weve learned so much about the weather in the 5 yrs. After graduating from Western Connecticut State University with a B.S. Fay forms in the Atlantic Ocean Thursday. Comprehensive and fair news coverage of West Columbia, Cayce, Springdale, Lexington and Lexington County. Kevin Arnone joined WIS as a Meteorologist in February 2018. When Ben Hoover news came across the lines I wrote and will continue to boycott WIS news, and now more so I will continue to boycott until Todd is terminated. Well nah, she likes that. Tanner said he and his family have deep roots in the Midlands and wont be leaving. Were tracking a return to the 90s. An Emmy-nominated TV weatherman in New York City claims he was fired after someone sent his boss leaked webcam photos. According to Sioux Fallspolice, at around 4:30 p.m. CDT on Sunday, September 27, 2020, Roesler smashed a beer bottle over the head of a man following a political disagreement. First Alert Forecast: Tracking storms for your weekend, also watching a new storm in the tropics, HUMBERTO: Depression strengthens into Tropical Storm Humberto; storm will churn off U.S. coast. It is but an infant right now. They wont go to court over it. A news anchor who " punched out " at WIS TV-10 (NBC - Columbia, S.C.) last fall after only one year at the station has been hired as to anchor the news in her home state of Minnesota. 9/19/2022 1:52 PM PT. Erick Adame worked for Spectrum News NY1. She moved to the Palmetto State the following month and began appearing on WIS Sunrise shortly thereafter. Accolades for the award-winning broadcast meteorologist started coming in almost immediately on social media, like this one from former Columbia mayor Bob Coble and his family at WIS-TV. employee. Chief Meteorologist Dominic Brown joined WIS-TV as chief meteorologist in June 2017. Always called him during snow/ice storms when I was Mayor to get the forecast. One says, Lets play hide-and-seek. Their majority owner and only source of financing is the Retirement Systems of Alabama of which the Governor of Alabama is the chairman of the board of. Before that, Michelle served as a weather . First Alert Forecast: Were warming back into the 90s soon! A news anchor at left-leaning WIS TV 10 (NBC - Columbia, S.C.) has been demoted to a reporting position - and is in danger of losing his job - over questionable activity on social media. Good luck Ben, try Charleston TV stations. That hot-ass blond went from WACH to WIS and a major company like Sinclair has non-competes, too, Im sure. He said the television station fired him because he refused to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Pro Football Challenge. Shocked & disappointed about John ! . Not only did Hoover inform his bosses at WIS of his intention to test new the free agency waters, our sources say he was conducting interviews with their blessing. About Us. If the employer terminates the contract, they can not prevent the employee from finding suitable employment even with a competitor. This is why you are not supposed to feed trolls. (And yes, for a story we dont especially care about, we are writing an awful lot about it we get that). theyve seen for 6 years has gone. Some anchors Dawndy and Donita are always ganging up on me. Thats just wrong!! WIS-TV was a major beneficiary of an exception to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . Some kid with high hopes of going to the network is paid minimum wage to write Perspectives. Shes usually off getting half-cocked by noon. WIS general manager Donita Todd who is reportedly loathed by employees at the station. or my pursuit to find another job. The chance for snow in the Midlands is still unclear at this time. SC is a right-to-work state. Morning Meteorologist for WIS TV in Columbia, SC. We have an open microphone policy here at FITSNews! There have have let lots of people go over the years other than the ones listed I cannot think of them now. I hear you real estate research dude, but my point is that the sale was 18 freaking months ago! asked why my contract wasnt being renewed station management assured me Michelle McLeod is an American meteorologist. "It was . Aug 5, 2020. If I entertained potential advancement Judi Gatson is anchor of WIS News at 5 and at 6 p.m. Jamal Goss co-anchors WIS Sunrise alongside Intisar Faulkner and Meteorologist Kevin Arnone weekdays from 4:30 to 7 a.m. Dawndy anchors Soda City Live at 3:00 & WIS News 10 eveningnewsat 5:00, and 6:00. Even if they tried to sue him for going to another local station and if they won the damage to the reputation at this point wouldnt be worth it nor would the money gained by such a suit. Nicole Neuman joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2021. Here is the statement: "During the last several days much has . I think this says alot about Donita Todd: https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10101248081781085&set=pb.18413170.-2207520000.1404845012.&type=3&theater. In fact, I got a very TVSpy was. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - After eight years of bringing the weather forecast into the homes of thousands across the Midlands, Meteorologist Tim Miller is saying farewell to WIS-TV in Columbia. In fact, Alert Days are posted for Saturday and Sunday mornings as temperatures drop into the low 30s. Were also keeping an eye on Barry. Much colder weather is on the way! Is that his wife and toddler in high chair in the background? This whole thing would be a lot funnier if his name was Ben Dover. Joe Pinner served as a weatherman and children's host at the station from 1963 until his retirement in 2018. He sold his house in January 2013, are you so sure that youll get a job that you sell your house 18 months before a decision is made? Thats what I will continue Jon Decker is the White House Correspondent and Senior National Editor for Gray Television and has been a member of the White House Press Corps since 1995. WIS on Sunday released a statement about the departure of former anchor Ben Hoover, who told fans he was leaving the station Friday. He makes it clear, though -- "I don't apologize for being openly gay or for being sex-positive. If theres one thing that most people want to know about Dominic, its about his name. After graduating from Western Connecticut State University with a B.S. Even hotter weather is on the way. She comes to WIS from Gray's KSFY Sioux Falls, S.D., where she has been the morning show anchor since 2015. I took his point as Hoover couldve just been moving to Lexington. Adam Clark - Chief Meteorologist | Columbia SC What comes next for Murdaugh after sentencing? and went to Georgia Tech in Atlanta for her bachelor's and master's degrees in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (Go Jackets!). and me. Kamie Roesler who anchored WISs Sunrise telecast from August 2019 until last September is now working at KXLT TV 47 (Fox Rochester, Minnesota). Kamie Roesler who until recently handled sunrise duties for WIS TV-10(NBC Columbia, S.C.) was at the station for one year. Wis TV has made a big mistake in not renewing John Farleys contract. Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column) via email HERE. Before that, he was chief. If the station did try to enforce it, think how much fun Hoovers lawyers would have with the WIS statement that we wish him the best in all of his future endeavors. Kevin Arnone is a weather reporter/anchor with a B.S. RUn out of TRav and talking about (maybe, maybe not) porking our fat and ugly indian guvner? Simple as that. Especially Roesler was hired at WIS to replace Mary King, who left the station to become the new morning anchor atWBTV TV-3(CBS Charlotte, N.C.). I know two people who have been sued for violating the non-compete clause in their contract. Were tracking some rain in your First Alert Forecast next week. Some of us will, in fact, see some storms on Friday. When Kevin isn't checking weather models, you can find him bowling. 1:47. We are Fu@K1n6 prolife. Enjoy this nice, pleasant weather! Judge Newman tells Murdaugh at sentencing, I know you have to see Paul and Maggie during the nighttime when youre attempting to go to sleep, McMaster announces Blythewood selected for $2 billion investment, thousands of jobs, Shooting on campus injures student at SC State. Nice looking kids. We would like a strong news station in Columbia again and we dont currently have that. Especially a company like Raycom whos major investor is an arm of a state government. So, Columbia and the Midlands, thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for all of the love and support over the past five years! Brown wrote on social media. John Farley has been let go as chief meteorologist at WIS-TV- Columbias NBC affiliate. taped station promotions that historically have run for several months. I would agree, if he doesnt have a contract, they didnt renew his contract then a no compete could not apply. I quit watching WIS for good when they let Ben Hoover go. WIS mismanaged this from a PR perspective and so it grew quickly to what you see here, Truthfully this is more about Donita Todd and Raycom than it is about Ben Hoover. The station had not commented publicly on her status except to say it was aware of the charge against her. Shes also loathed by people that arent particularly appreciative of her talking down on people watching her opinion pieces and telling them how they ought to live their lives. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Team player. Were tracking hotter weather by the weekend into next week. Our temperatures are about to soar this week! Why are people so freaking upset. Daniel Heffner is a Special Projects Producer for NBC12. I pictured him as a fat, drooling 50-year old virgin living in the basement of his mothers trailer. Former Milwaukee meteorologist says something he INSTANTLY regrets on TV. This story was originally published September 13, 2017, 4:00 PM. And right-to-work has nothing to do with noncompetes. I dont get it? Why not get rid of Von Gaskins and Charles whatever his name is. I was standing behind C. Goldsmith at Stax the other week waiting to pay. It helps tremendously to keep me going in this short amount So, from where I sit today, I cannot As we noted in our coverage, Roesler had quickly developed quite a fan base in the South Carolina capital city during her first year on the local airwaves., Ive been watching this news for 10 years Im like okay Kamie hasnt come back yet where is Kamie? wondered WIS viewer LaQuanda Baker. By Kevin Eck on May.
