The cause of death has not been released. Question:When attending the South Slope festival last Saturday, my wife and I parked on Martin LutherKing Boulevard. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. We do it for you! Your body is meant to rise with the sun and rest with the sun going down.
About Us | Staff Bios | Spectrum News 13 But, North Carolina will always be my home. WLOS News 13 Anchor/Reportersince Dec 2010 KMTR NewsSource 16 Reporter/Weather AnchorNov 2009 - Jan 2011. More and More Women Are Paying Alimony to Failure-to-Launch Ex-Husbands. You need a lot of revenue to hold a debt that large; the company expected debt service, stock buybacks, and dividends to account for nearly half its cash flow in 2016. So sad to see you leave WLOS, but you have to do what is right for you and your family. You've had an outstanding run!! It always surprises me when TV news people act hurt by such a decision. He's thefather of four grown children, and he and Jan have two grandchildren. My body would not like getting up at 2am either. Stu Helms 2021 Asheville Food Fan Awards Prt 2: MMMEEEAAATTT!!! 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. Scroll down to see & , This is the 2nd installment of my annual Food Fan Awards for the year 2021! I even wrote about my journey training and running the Chicago Marathon. Larry Blunt said they interviewed with numerous agenciesbut found the best fit at Carolina Mountain Sales. My answer: Well, at least the cars aren't flying downhill in this area. Always reach out to us your extended family to let us know how you are and what you are up to. Sinclair says no financial pressures from above led to the beloved TV personalities exits: The suggestion that financial decisions were the driving concern behind recent changes is false, Livingston says. Please consider bookmarking my page and checking back here often, I will be posting on my blog much more frequently once I leave the station. Inside Sinclairs operations, employees point happily to investments in gizmos such as new editing software and a content-management system that makes it easy to share stories across all the stations.
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Larry Blunt: Former WLOS anchor lands on his feet after unexpected As many of you know not long after I moved to Seattle my dad was diagnosed with stage three lung cancer and my mom passed away. But a muscular operation covering the capital cityas opposed to Washington the hometownmight do more. Julie, you've always been our Wunder Woman and it sounds like your new venture is nothing less. In 2014, longtime owner Allbritton Communicationswhose patriarch bequeathed the station (formerly WMAL) his own initials, JLAsold its TV business to Sinclair Broadcast Group. By Sally Kestin, Asheville Watchdog The Asheville Art Museum, glistening through its glass exterior in the downtown heart of Pack , This is the story of how a city lost compassion for its people. (Photo courtesy of Kristen Aguirre) A former 9NEWS anchor filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the Denver news station and its parent company Thursday, and is seeking a jury trial after the station let her go following her recovery from a stroke. Whatever you do I know you'll do it well, who is going to do Pet Pals, you have the love that is needed?? Julie, My wife and I will certainly miss seeing you every morning. Sad thing is I knew about the hours, but I thought I could handle it. Sarah Norris described some of the items , In this final installment, I announce all of the WINNERS in every category of the 9th Annual Asheville Food Fan , This is the 4th installment of my annual Food Fan Awards for the year 2021! June 8, 2005. She was a reporter for WLOS way back when. even if it's not far !! We talk about what you had said, laughed about, the advise you have given us. Hes now keeping it fresh at a Fox station in Dayton another Sinclair property like WLOS. I'm so sad and very excited for you Julie. After that he anchored ABC's often wacky overnight news show World News Now. During that span, she's delivered the news beside 11 co-anchors. I will be one of you many followers on your blog. Sometimes in life you need to do what is best for YOU. The classes and exams weren't easy, he said, but he and Jan passed and established themselves as "The Larry Blunt Team, Realtors with Carolina Mountain Sales. Like past storms, WLOX-TV continued to broadcast right through Katrina's landfall, despite severe damage to our own DuBuys Road studios. We want to wish you all the best no matter which road you travel. I'm really sorry to hear you won't be on the morning news. Its better known as C Street House. Most casual viewers, especially younger ones, dont really care whos doing the news. . In April, 1971 WLOX moved to its present location on DeBuys road in Biloxi. WLOX also produces award-winning commercials for local businesses and prides itself on doing it for a lot less than you might think. JULIE: The question appears to be whether all this disruption is driven by low ratingsWJLAs evening newscasts are in third place in the areaor the more than $4 billion in debt Sinclair has taken on to fund its expansion, which also includes Tennis Channel, the sci-fi channel Comet, and the millennial-focused digital-media property Circa. 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! Your success is practically guaranteed by your energy and practical approach to life.
I know what those hours are like-my husband worked them a few years ago. By Hannah Mackenzie. STU HELMS FOOD FEED: Salad w/ Bacon, Chicken for Days & The Best Philly in Asheville? I did it for 35 years. Co-Owner at Homestead Farm South, Controller at Blue Ridge Metals Corp. Radio, Broadcast, Production, On-air, Voice Acting. After a few years of working night shift I understand what working those hours can do to a person. Reminder its all about look and personality, people. Whew!! But you are like a sister to us. I've been a huge fan of yours for years and I'm not ashamed to admit that recording your weather/news/special segments over the years has been a hobby of mines!! Heather Star Childers is an American television news anchor. According to a story on Ashvegas.com, Youngdeer was a well known former radio and television reporter in Western North Carolina, having worked for WWNC and WLOS. She was a reporter for WLOS way back when. "The outpouring of community support was both overwhelming and humbling, and caused me to rethink leaving the area for another TV job," Blunt said. Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville. STU HELMS FOOD FEED: Adventure Dining at Smileys Flea Market, Marcos in Brevard, the Outlet Mall, and More! In fact, at two meetings the day after news broke that Bunyan was among 20 or so people getting the heave-ho, WJLA stressed that point via a jargon-heavy video and a PowerPoint presentation for staffers, who later received a gift bag containing a plaque with Sinclairs new vision statement: Connecting People With Content Everywhere.. And you would have seen Father Knows Best make its debut on ABC after switching from CBS. Pat Collins Is Retiring. I briefly mentioned her in an earlier post, but I can expound a little bit. Anchors Leon Harris and Gordon Peterson, sports anchors Alex Parker and Tim Brant, and entertainment-reporter legend Arch Campbell are among those who have also exited over the past three years. Here is a complete list of most available News Anchors near you. I am truly excited about my future and what I am going to be doing. In the golden age of local TV news, anchors were central to a stations identity. ARE HEALTHY NOW. On walking to the intersection of Charlotte and Biltmore, we found that there are no marked crosswalks and no "Walk/Don't Walk" traffic signals of any type in any direction at this intersection, or anywhere nearby. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. You insomniacs may be familiar with Mark Mullen. . At Avenue M in North Asheville, dial M for mmmmm! Meteorologist WLOS-TV Twitter: @MeghanDanahey Instagram: meghandanahey Email: MeghanDanahey@wlos.com Its been incredibly difficult being this far away. He is also a U.S. Navy Veteran, tribal member of the Cherokee Nation (Western Band), and a graduate of Purdue University at Fort Wayne. Blunt was laid off in January from WLOS, where he had worked alongside veteran anchor Darcel Grimes since 2005, anchoring the 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts. If you didn't have a car, you could register to win one at the Bayview Plaza Delchamps on Pass Road in Biloxi. Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Radio, Editing, Writing, New Media, Digital Media, News Writing, Director of Youth at First Baptist Swannanoa, Sales Supervisor at Best Buy, Writer/Columnist at Freelance, Broadcaster at Freelance, TV Reporter at WLOS TV (DMA 35), Director/Owner at Deer Tracks Media. Some friends learned of his death when they went to Youngdeers Facebook page to wish him a happy birthday. "The thing about Washington, DC, is it takes years for an on-the-air talent to earn name recognition," says Campbell. Julia. All rights reserved. You have been "the sunshine of the morning" for many people, myself included of course and you will be missed. You look a lot like Mrs. Carol Bowen Just curious! All these subtractions fuel worries among employees and viewers: Does local news still matter to Sinclair? Dogs can carry strep but not be affected!! So if it can happen to kids, why not adults too. Emmy award-winning former WLOS meteorologist. From the very first days of WLOX, local news has been important to us.
Meghan Danahey - Facebook Set Weather Location. We don't look back and regret things we done, no need for that. Your email address will not be published. ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) Darcel Grimes hit the air at WLOS the same month and year as MTV debuted. Youngdeer was 48, and died the day before his 49th birthday. I know I would not be where I am today without them.
Former WLOS anchors describe the honor of working with an icon like In our next WLOS installment: How Reuben became Ruby. But for one Asheville television reporter, it kind of backfired. "I do want to thank the thousands of people in Western North Carolinawho have encouraged me over the past six months since my position was eliminated at WLOS, including my co-workers," Blunt said. He was also the first reporter to ever step inside the controversial Washington DC townhouse where several members of congress live. "Bring it, 2018!". Good Luck. Former WLOS reporter Merritt Youngdeer has died, according to an obituary published in North Carolina. @TaylorYoungNews 1,863 followers, 1,771 tweets, One day after an early morning fire in Downtown Stateville destroyed three historic buildings, surrounding businesses are cleaning up. Scroll down to see & , This is the 3rd installment of my annual Food Fan Awards for the year 2021! I am incredibly grateful to the WLOS team for the opportunities they have given me over the past 11 years and I am thankful for the platform they have given me on the news. I appreciate your support! I have followed you since coming to WLOS and will miss your beautiful smile. I will surely miss waking up to your cheerful smile everyday, but I will surely be looking forward to your blog and wish you a happy and healthy year. North Carolina, at WLOS, the ABC affiliate there. I have made some friends for life and worked with some of the best in the business. The best of luck to you and no matter what career you choose you will be very successful. For good. I don't blame you after all cuz I worked the swing shift and hated it but good thing had cometh when I retired after 62, thanks goodness!
WLOX-TV: Through The Years . Been watching you every since your first day at WLOS, and yes I will miss you too, you're always so vibrant, fun and a breath of fresh air. He was the son of a former principal chief of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians, Merritt Youngdeer Sr.. Y'know, there will always be other personalities on WLOS, but there will only be one Julie Wunder. You could go to a Firestone tire store on 35th Avenue in Gulfport at the time and buy a "Miss America" model Philco "Vivid Vision" TV set for three dollars a week on the installment plan. Besides they have Starbucks in NC too!!! I WILL be keeping up with you and hopefully will run into you in Asheville somewhere.
Former WLOS Reporter Dies: 'We Have Lost One of Our Own' - Adweek Real answer:Yes, the traffic flies downhill here on Biltmore Avenue. I love this Marie. Gordon Peterson and Maureen Bunyan were part of the WJLA exodus. Much of that time has been spent contemplating about what to do next. At another stationor another timethis type of turnover might suggest a crisis. It is very important. Many employees lived at the station in the days after the storm to ensure our round the clock coverage to a battered Mississippi coast. I look forward to reading and seeing what else you have to share. Best to you whatever you decide to do. While their neighbors were more fortunate, they too are still dealing with the aftermath of the fire. Don't think for a second that you won't be missed. I am sadden knowing you are leaving WLOS we get up every morning at 5am to watch the news , and you will be deeply missed by so many , we always can count on your weather and your beautiful smile , you are a kind and caring person so yes we will deeply miss seeing you on the news , but at the same time you much do what is best for you and your husband but most of all your health , we wish you all the happiness in the worls and we wish you the best on your new life , just maybe from time to time you can fill in for some one and we can see you on the best news channel on t.v , may god be with you and best of luck JULIE and god bless you and your family. Rafael & Selena. Now if you are thinking, Julie, I dont RUN! dont worry, Running in a Skirt is actually about much more than just running. Experienced Retail Manager, Warehouse Supervisor. News Team. I have always said that family is the most important thing in life, health being second, so I can see why you made the decision. Learn how your comment data is processed. The Montgomery, Alabama based company owns stations across the country from Syracuse, New York to Honolulu, Hawaii. Good luck! Some of you may remember Mark Pompilio. Your viewers have your back and I am sure your hubs, father and brother have your back also. 2023 www.citizen-times.com. So why worry about the departure of a few veterans? We certainly are going to miss you, but understand that your hours would break anyone down after a while. May Good fortune be with you in any new endeavors. Or, stranger still, why would it nudge them? Thanks for all your dedication to the viewers of WLOS and for your friendship and help with the WNC BBQ Festival. God Bless you and lead you to what's right for you. 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. It's part of our commitment to bring you The News For South Mississippi. Keep it fresh, or youre on the street. I will certainly miss you. Good Luck Julie, we will miss you.
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New WLOS anchor lineup announced as Darcel Grimes retires Asheville People | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | WLOS My last day at WLOS will be July 31, 2014. Reporter/Chief Business Correspondent @Queen_City_News | Former @WLOS_13 & @WCAX anchor/reporter | IG: tayoung The move truly burned Pompilio.
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WLOS-TV (Asheville, NC) Journalist - Muck Rack light. By Sally Kestin, Asheville Watchdog The Asheville Art Museum, glistening through its glass exterior in the downtown heart of Pack , This is the story of how a city lost compassion for its people. Aw Bruce!!! The corporationannounced a plan to cut numerous high-profile journalists in a sweep that also eliminated Blunt's position. My health has suffered since I started the morning and noon show show 7 years ago and as the hours I work continue to expand Ive struggled to keep up with the schedule. Early life and education Childers . Required fields are marked *. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. You can also follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram. Mike Bettes - Meteorologist (now at The Weather Channel) Keith Taylor - Weekend . Even WJLAs famous zipper sign on its Rosslyn headquartersthe one you could see on some flight approaches to Reagan National Airportvanished last year. You've finally made a decision that is soooo very difficult. Best wishes with your new endeavors, Julie. Having a Washington operation offers a prestigious way to do that. If you have a question about the history of WLOX-TV email us. Frank Fraboni anchors the 5:30, 6 and 11 p.m. news weekdays at NewsChannel 12. I love your blog and will enjoy reading more posts! But we regret the things we didn't do when we had the chance. But WLOX stayed on the air as long as we could to warn people of the coming danger. Blunt is also a U.S. Navy Veteran, tribal member of the Cherokee Nation (WesternBand), and a graduate of Purdue University at Fort Wayne. "They make Jan and I grateful to call Western North Carolina home. I have been watching each morning. Your courage is an inspiration to anyone needing to make a necessary change as some of us are now, I'm sure. I hope that great miracle happens for you someday if you truly want it to. Three business owners woke up Wednesday without a place to go to work. He started TV work in 1966 as a booth announcer, moving to weather . Anchor / Investigative Reporter. A few years later WLOX started beaming color signals into your home.
WLOS ABC 13 - Where are they now??? You asked, now we - Facebook Your health is very important and I couldn't imagine waking up at 2AM every morning. It pretty much blew away everything and flooded everything else including our Buena Vista studios. This byline is mine, but I want my name removed. Hes been honored by the North Carolina Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Thanks again for your support, and I will see you soon! Please teach Jay not to stand in front of the week-long forecast graphics! Anchor of the 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts alongside Darcel Grimes since 2005, Blunt had moved to . This byline is for a different person with the same name. WLOX-TV has been The Station for South Mississippi since signing on the air for the first time in the fall of 1962. This has been one of the hardest decisions Ive ever made, but I keep coming to the same conclusion: I need to make a change. Please feel free to email me at amyostwalt@gmail.com and perhaps we can work out a time to chat so I can fill you in. And former WLOX News sports anchor Robin Roberts is now seen on ESPN, and she also hosts ABC's Wide World of Sports . The building is still there to this day. ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) -- Close to 20% of high school students report serious thoughts of suicide, and 9% have tried to take their lives, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). He was with WLOX News in the 80's. Former WLOS-TV anchor and reporter Russ Bowen, who left Asheville for Seattle's KOMO three years ago, has announced that he's set to return to North Carolina.Bowen will be joining WNCN in Raleigh amid big changes at the station.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. Still, former WLOS-News 13 anchor Larry Blunt was totally blindsided by his termination on Jan. 4. 'Vision' is knowing when it is time to move on. In 34 years in journalism, Blunt won dozens of state, regional and national awards for journalism excellence, including eightEmmys, as well as a lifetime achievement award in 2015 with the Emmys' "Silver Circle" of the Southeast Chapter. Mississippi Power declared October to be "Dryer Month." Slightly pompous, Pompilio was short of stature but tall on community involvement. In the golden age of local TV news, anchors were central to a station's identity. She was way too good for the station. , Your email address will not be published. I live here in Asheville and we have some mutual friends thru the station. I'm excited for you! Thank you Stacie! Theres only so much Barbara Comstock and LuAnn Bennett can do for the balance sheet. In a Facebook post back then, Blunt said . Andrew Beaujon joined Washingtonian in late 2014.
Former WLOS anchor/reporter Russ Bowen set to return to N.C - Ashvegas Wow Julie, You will truly be missed. In the case of Channel 7, the on-air changes are part of a bigger behind-the-scenes transition.
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WJLA's TV Legends Are Vanishing. Does It Matter? Anchors. Stan Pamfilis - Sports Director seen weeknights at 6:00 (6:30 and 10:00 on WMYA) and 11:00 p.m. Jared Fialko - weekends at 6:00 and 11:00 p.m.; also sports reporter, Sherrill Barber - Henderson and Transylvania Counties, Megan Schiering - weekday afternoons (5:00, 5:30, 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. on WMYA), George Sheldon - Traffic Reporter (6:00-7:00am & 5:00-6:00pm) Monday-Friday, Ashlea Surles - Rutherford bureau reporter, covering Rutherford, Polk and McDowell counties, Mike Bettes - Meteorologist (now at The Weather Channel), Keith Taylor - Weekend Sports (Now at KTUL Tulsa, Oklahoma CH-8 as their News Anchor, Heather Childers - Weekend Anchor (Now at Fox News Channel), Katie Killen - (Moved on to the Charlotte Television Market), Bob Caldwell - Meteorologist/Weekday mornings - (now doing television commercials locally), Mimi Paige - Morning News Anchor (passed away in a 2001 car accident), Mike Morgan - Sports Anchor (Now the Development Director @ Veritas Christian Academy). I actually have a business opportunity/ idea for you that I would love to share. What a lovely smile each morning. Chipotle Lime Fish Tacos with Cilantro Slaw, Grandma Wunders Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies, My Top 5 Racing Moments in 5 Years of Running. Because children adapt to any method very quickly; todays effective technique becomes tomorrows worn dance.Ron Taffel (20th century), Holly Headrick - weekday mornings (4:30-7:00 a.m.) and reporter. Thank you Angela!
Former 9NEWS anchor sues Denver station - The Burlington Record Hi, Friends! In 34 years in journalism, Blunt was awarded dozens of state, regional and national awards for journalism excellence, including 8 Emmys, as well as a lifetime achievement award in 2015 with the Emmys' "Silver Circle of the Southeast Chapter. Your email address will not be published. Before that, he served as anchor for the Saturday and Sunday editions of News 13 at 6pm and 11pm. More to the point, staffers say, Sinclairs unyielding focus on the bottom line makes the Fox Lite stuff feel kind of . So Im all about the personalities. Hoping that the right doors will open up for you next! There is no content to judge. Russ broke the story to the nation about a mountain preacher who told his congregation if they voted for John Kerry they needed to come to the altar and repent or resign. On a personal note, I've always foundBlunt to be a fine journalist and person, and I, like thousands of viewers, hated to see him go. Clarification . Maybe you'll be able to come out and join us now. Will miss you very much! I am relatively new to Asheville but loved tuning in each morning. You will be sorely missed on WLOS. Liberty saw WLOX through one of its most challenging times, Hurricane Katrina. It's been an exciting journey for WLOX, and we still strive to be The Station for South Mississippi just as we did in the early days when we were starting out at the Buena Vista Hotel. My husband and I love Asheville and we are not going anywhere. The words and pictures below were originally posted to social media, mostly , left Asheville for Seattles KOMO three years ago, changing from an NBC affiliate to a CBS affiliate, Fly-fishing and beer fest set for Feb. 23 at Renaissance Hotel in downtown Asheville, The best under-the-radar eats in and around Asheville, NC | AVLtoday, 2018 STOOBIE AWARDS! I don't know you that well, even when you were in television. Im incredibly happy to be so close to my family and to be a part of the exciting change that is coming to WNCN. I will keep up with you on your blog. Hey Julie - I shall truly miss seeing you on 13 for the weather & morning show. Julie, they are right it's like a member of the family is going away. And Theyre Really, Really Not Happy About It. For a time, Sinclair hoped to turn NewsChannel 8, the locally focused cable station that shares a newsroom with WJLA, into a national conservative cable channel like Fox. Ugh! Scroll down to see & , Hello, Asheville! The previous month, Neil Armstrong had walked on the moon and the country was becoming more and more polarized on the Vietnam issue. He's now with NBC in New York. We are going to miss you JULIE good lucky to. We have a satellite truck and two remote trucks so we can bring you breaking news live. Emily Lopez is originally from Brooklyn, New York, butdon't ask her if she's a Yankees or Mets fan. And thanks to you, WLOX is often the nation' s number one ABC affiliate based on the share of viewers who watch us. Blunt also dove into the local community, volunteering as a driver forMeals on Wheels. On January 31, staff at WJLA gathered around a pair of sheet cakes for a sendoff to a pair of Washington TV heavyweights: Maureen Bunyan, a 44-year veteran of local airwaves who in 1978 became one of the first female African-American anchors in the US, and Bruce DePuyt, who for 14 years hosted NewsTalk, the rare public-affairs show that was actually fun to watch. Justin Hinton, who reports for WLOS, accidentally activated a filter generator during his live Facebook stream while covering the . Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. He came to the mountains from WCTI-TV in New Bern.
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