Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2e26085dceb342 This is a list of past and present personalities from WAGA, the Fox owned and operated station in Atlanta, Georgia. Some translators have applications and/or construction permit to flash-cut from analog to digital and some translators will also displace their VHF allotment to a UHF one. The two stations share studios on International Drive in Spartanburg. WSPA-TV channel 7 is the CBS-affiliated television station for western North Carolina and South Carolina. WSPA used to be carried in the western Union County town of Weddington. Owned by Media General, the station is sister to CW affiliate WYCW. WSPA-TV has won a number of Southeast Regional Emmy Awards in recent years. The Herald-Journal will not postthe videos on our site due to their racist and homophobic language. Dill, previously a secondary evening anchor, succeeded Tom Crabtree as a primary evening anchor after Crabtree's retirement. In the Boone area, WJHL's transmitter is only 28 miles (45 km) away, WBTV's is 65 miles (105 km) and WSPA's transmitter is almost 80 miles (130 km) away. Don't know if they will continue the Greenville studio, but I would only use it for live reports and the morning show as the slit screen set up is a bit awkward. Owned by Media General, the station is sister to CW affiliate WYCW. Wood is a senior at Oakbrook Preparatory School in Spartanburg andperforms with the school's theaterdepartment and is a member of the volleyball team. Do you have any information on why Julie left? I'm actually hoping she will end up on the WYFF Morning Show so we can have her, Parella Lewis, and Hannah Ward together. Former WSPA anchor named program director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upstate. WSPA-TV (channel 7) is a television station licensed to Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States, serving Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina as an affiliate of CBS. WSPA's digital signal was restored using a digital subchannel of sister station WYCW; while the station received a replacement Channel 7 antenna on March 4, it was without its analog signal for one week after the accident. Past programming preemptions and deferrals, Learn how and when to remove this template message, transitioned from analog to digital broadcasts, "Media General Acquiring Meredith For 2.4 Billion", "TV Station Mega Merger: Media General Sets $2.4 Billion Acquisition of Meredith Corp", "Nexstar Agrees to Buy Media General for $4.6B", "Nexstar Broadcasting Group Completes Acquisition of Media General Creating Nexstar Media Group, The Nation's Second Largest Television Broadcaster", http://www.wspa.com/news/wspa-tv-channel-7-signal-upgrade/1087423036, "DTV Tentative Channel Designations for the First and Second Rounds", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=WSPA-TV&oldid=1125019881, This page was last edited on 1 December 2022, at 19:51. Lots of big hair in the 80's, the old computers and land lines lol. Prior to the March 2009 tower collapse, WSPA's analog and digital signal was picked up as far north as Watauga County, including Boone and Blowing Rock. Anne Maxwell joined 7 News in May of 2018 and is a Greenville-based reporter for 10 and 11 p.m. newscasts. Our school leadership is prayerfully considering actions that we can take to reinforce our core values, enable our students and staff to learn from this experience, and promote a caring environment where everyone in our community feels respected and valued.". 0:00. On September 16, 2007, WSPA began producing newscasts in high definition and adopted the new Media General HD graphics. The first video was posted on Wednesday, while the second video was posted Thursday night. Here is a complete directory of nearly every local News Anchors nearby. Commercials, Freelance Writing, Emcee, Media Relations, Press Releases, Web video, News, Live "kimberly's Cookhouse by the Lake" at Cooking VLOG, Structural Engineer III at Day & Zimmermann. Professional Background CheckInformation on professionals, their work history and resumes. WSPA-TV Reporter. SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 21, 2020 Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) President Catherine Reheis-Boyd announced three personnel moves today, the appointment of Tiffany Roberts as Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, the promotion of Margo Parks to Director, California and Southwest . "[4] The deal was approved by the FCC on January 11, 2017, and it was completed on January 17.[5]. In May 2021, "American Idol" contestant and Dorman High School student Caleb Kennedy left the show after reaching the Top 5. Share 0. On cable in South Carolina, WSPA is carried outside the market in McCormick and Newberry. McCormick is part of the Augusta, Georgia market while Newberry is part of the Columbia market. Graham won four Emmy awards for her role in News Channel 7's programs at 5 and 6 p.m. And in 1992, Graham was the S.C. Broadcasters Association Personality of the Year. On cable in Georgia, WSPA is carried outside the market in most of Rabun County, which is part of the Atlanta market. The statements made are not reflective of Oakbrook's mission and core values, which are academic excellence, character, community, creativity, and diversity. News, Employers Study Applicants' Personalities. Professional Background CheckInformation on professionals, their work history and resumes. Man Julie Edwards was a goddess blonde hair babe wasn't she? In 2016, the station won Emmys for Best Morning and Evening Newscasts (Markets 26-75) and repeated with an Emmy for Best Evening Newscast in 2017. His departure came after an old Snapchat video began circulating online. Anchor CarolClarke posted on her Facebook page that she will miss Waller after working together for so many years. Spartan Radiocasting bought several other radio and television stations over the years, and was renamed Spartan Communications in 1995. Atlanta's current CBS affiliate, WANF (formerly WGNX and WGCL-TV), does not have nearly as strong a signal in the more mountainous areas of the Atlanta market. The station shared some resources with WNEG-TV (now WGTA) in Toccoa, Georgia, while that station was co-owned with WSPA beginning in 1995; this included that station receiving the CBS affiliation for northeast Georgia. The replacement CBS affiliate, WGCL-TV (formerly WGNX-TV), does not have nearly as strong a signal in the more mountainous areas of the Atlanta market. Many Spartanburg residents viewed this as a teachable moment for teens to understand why words and symbols matter. WSPA began broadcasting a 24-hour schedule in July of that same year, after previously having signed off during the overnight hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Brown and his company, Spartan Radiocasting, along with WSPA radio (AM 950, now WOLI at AM 910; and 98.9 FM). Known as "7 On Main", the facility is located at the corner of Main Street and Falls Park Drive. "We're the team" promo from the 80's. Notice WSPA anchors Jane Robelot (now at WYFF), Allen Denton (recently retired from San Diego station) Jack Roper (weather, currently Your Carolina) Stan Olenik (sports) and Pamela Graham (former WSPA anchor). Coverage: Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina. However, WSPA is not carried on cable providers in that area. It is very impressive. In addition, Alongi has worked as a realtor with Coldwell Banker Caine in Greenville and a news anchor and reporter with WSPA-TV in Spartanburg. http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-06-1082A2.pdf, Query the FCC's TV station database for WSPA-TV. In addition to its newscasts on channel 7, WSPA-TV also produces an additional 16 hours of newscasts each week on sister station WYCW, two hours from 7:00 to 9:00a.m. each weekday morning and one hour at 10:00p.m. each weeknight, and a half-hour each weekend night. The station's newscasts have been known over the years as Eyewitness 7 News, 7 Eyewitness News, NewsChannel 7, 7 On Your Side and since January 2016 as 7 News. The Trustoria Directory helps you get the best service provider for your next project. And in a telephone interview, Lane, the station's general manager, refused to answer questions about Graham's job status. 1 talking about this. Jack Roper, who is the anchor of Channel 7 News and a former reporter for ABC News, is currently 63 years old. Both videos were first posted by the Instagram account @saucecarolina. Click to reveal 7, is the CBS-affiliated TV station for western North Carolina & South Carolina. Before the tower collapse, it provided grade B coverage as far east as Charlotte itself. WSPA-TV considerable local news output limits the number of programs the station carries in syndication, with Judge Judy, NCIS (and its New Orleans spinoff), and Storm of Suspicion being the only syndicated programming to air on WSPA-TV, with the latter three airing on late nights on weekends. The jury told the Colleton . Check back for more information. In the Facebook post, Waller said it wasn't an easy decision, but he's looking to do something new after a quarter-century as a reporter. The station also produces the talk and lifestyle program Your Carolina With Jack & Megan. Her investigative reporting exposing how Georgia Power shareholders and financiers have made more than $1 billion in profit from a nuclear power plant that is billions of dollars over budget and still under construction has been honored by the Georgia Associated Press. The station also preempted Late Show with David Letterman for one week in the summer of 1998. In 2009, that subchannel became an affiliate of the Retro Television Network. "It's all in the release. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. In addition to its main studios, WSPA operates two news bureaus and shares a third with its sister stations. Due to its transmitter locationat 2,188 feet (667m) above average terrainWSPA has one of the largest signal coverage areas on the East Coast. Lets Eat at Waynes Lunchbox in Spindale, N.C. Scripps Company in Denver, CO, Good Day Atlanta "Road Warrior"/Entertainment Reporter, Anchor/Reporter/Mr. Self - Reporter 1 episode John Beard . It is owned by Nexstar Media Group alongside Asheville, North Carolina -licensed CW owned-and-operated station WYCW (channel 62). "She has been eager to get back to work," Edmund said. In regards to disappearing news personalities, anchor Julie Edwards has left. The camera system is manufactured by Flir Systems International and the helicopter is maintained by U.S. Helicopters Inc. of Charlotte. Reporter Tim Waller, who has been with WYFF News 4 for 25 years, has announced that he's leaving the station. jack roper facebook. . The station went on the air on April 29, 1956. Anchor/Reporter at WSPA-TV Title: Anchor/Reporter at Media General Location: Greenville, South Carolina Area Industry: Broadcast Media Work history: WSPA-TV Anchor /Reporter since 2006 WSAV-TV Reporter 2004 - 2006 Full Profile Derek Dellinger Greenville, SC Professions & Specialties WSPA was picked up in the 1990s after Atlanta's longtime CBS affiliate, WAGA-TV, switched to Fox. Total. She'll be good. Anchor - Reporter at WSPA 7News *Spartanburg*Greenville*Asheville*Anderson* Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Graham had been an evening news anchor for WSPA since 1990. WSPA is currently the top rated station in the market, winning most newscasts. It has always been a CBS affiliate. The first three people at WLOS-TV have been around for more than 30 years. This arrangement was terminated after the sale of WNEG to the University of Georgia. Self - Former Church Insider 1 episode Catharyn Campbell . It's licensed to Spartanburg, South Carolina; with it's transmitter is located on Hogback Mountain in South Carolina southwest of Tryon, North Carolina. 0:04. Kristi Noem (R), and New Hampshire Gov. I cannot comment on a personnel matter," Lane said by phone. A new tower was built, in September 2009. It also preempted several of the network's game shows including Tattletales (from January to April 1982 with reruns of Carter Country, and then by The Beverly Hillbillies until September 1982; and again from September 1983 onward, after which it was replaced with the hour-long Breakaway), Body Language (which aired on WSPA from September 1984 to January 1985; but was preempted by Breakaway from June to September 1984; The $100,000 Name That Tune from January to September 1985; and Tic Tac Dough from September 1985 to January 1986), Press Your Luck (which was picked up by the station in 1984 shortly after contestant Michael Larson's record $110,237 win; and dropped in January 1986 after Card Sharks took over the 10:30a.m. slot and replaced Body Language on the schedule; it was replaced with Tic Tac Dough and then by Love Connection from April to September 1986), Card Sharks (which aired on WSPA from 1986 until September 1988, when it was preempted by Wipeout; it returned to the station on March 6, 1989 where it remained until the end of its run), Now You See It (which was preempted by Love Connection from April to July 1989) and the final few months of Family Feud Challenge. Waller announced on his Facebook . Tweet 0. WSPA pre-empted several CBS shows through the 1960s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. Despite how well the signal was picked up prior to the March 2009 tower collapse, WSPA is not carried on cable in Watauga County. Radio-TV Broadcast History is a FANDOM TV Community. "Unfortunately, she (Gracie) wasnt wise at the time and her 'so-called friends' used that.". Upstate activist Bruce Wilson, of Black Lives Matter and Fighting Injustice Together, said that hespoke with Amy Wood and her husband, Mike Wood, a Spartanburg County magistrate judge, Wednesday evening. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! The following errors occurred with your submission. On Monday, Phil Lane, vice president and general manager of WSPA-TV, declined to say why. I do like Cedric, but he's a bit hyper for 5 AM. WSPA used to be carried in the western Union County town ofWeddington, long before it became a suburb of Charlotte. In addition to the main studios in Spartanburg, in January 2017, WSPA/WYCW opened a street front studio in downtown Greenville. AutoCAD, Foundation Design, Concrete, STAAD, Steel Structures, Steel Design, Foundations, Business Development Specialist at ProActive Technology. Quality Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Government Contracting, Aerospace, Automotive, Program Reporter/Multimedia Journalist, WHNS-TV (FOX Carolina) at Meredith Corporation, Reporter/Multimedia Journalist at FOX Carolina. "I believe there was some peer pressure involved in this, and this type of talk and behavior wasn't taught in their home.". WLOS 13 (ABC): Darcell Grimes, Stan Pamfilis, Sherill Barber, Jason Boyer, Tammy Wafford, John Le. Hopefully it will be similar to their Nexstar Raleigh set for sister station WNCN channel 17. Instead, WBTV from Charlotte and WJHL from Johnson City are carried on Charter Cable in those areas. However, as soon as Sibila Vargas catched a cold that was unrelated to COVID there was no more leg action segments. WSPA-TV channel 7 is the CBS-affiliated television station for western North Carolina and South Carolina. It appeared in the Charlotte Observer television listings well into the 1990s. In September 1996, WSPA-TV began to produce a nightly half-hour newscast at 10:00p.m. for WHNS through a news share agreement with the stations' then-owner Pappas Telecasting Companies; the news share agreement was terminated in 1999 (two years after WHNS was sold to the Meredith Corporation; it is now owned by Gray Television), when channel 21 launched its own news department that fall. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Anne Maxwell joined 7 News in May of 2018 and is a Greenville-based reporter for 10 and 11 p.m. newscasts. He also spoke of Graham's ability on the job, describing her as a "dedicated journalist. 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Before the arrival of the Carolina Panthers, WSPA was known to air a different NFL game than what aired on WBTV, giving Charlotte-area viewers a second option for NFL games. In fact, WSPA's signal often comes in better than the two CBS affiliates both available on cable, Charlotte's WBTV (even though Watauga County is part of the Charlotte market) and WJHL-TV in Johnson City, Tennessee. Edwards was a weekday morning anchor for Carolina Morning. "Words do have meaning, words do have power," Wilson continued. WSPA's over-the-air signal can be received as far north as Blowing Rock, North Carolina (in the Charlotte market), which has line-of-sight to Hogback Mountain despite being approximately 75 miles (121km) away. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Syndicated programming on WSPA includes Judge Judy and Dr. Phil. Owned by Media General, the station is sister to CW affiliate WYCW. "Tim won an Emmy for his investigative report on 911 problems in our communities," Humphries said in a statement to The Greenville News. Anne began her career as an associate producer at WAGT in her hometown of Augusta, Ga. She later joined WJBF NewsChannel 6 in Augusta, where she was the lead reporter for their 10 and 11 p.m. newscasts. She covers community news and can be reached at ashley.dill@shj.com or on Twitter at @ashleydill_shj. Pamela Graham, an award-winning and popular television personality, will not be returning as WSPA's evening news anchor. Jeannie Putnam . WSPA-TV News Anchors and Reporters. Gracieis popular on Instagramand is a singer and songwriter. WSPA was picked up in 1995 after Atlanta's longtime CBS affiliate, WAGA-TV, became a Fox owned-and-operated station. Self - Correspondent unknown episodes . The Herald-Journal also attempted to call WSPA general manager Kenny Lawrence for comment on the video. Apparently every station has to have a young blonde weather person in the AM (j/k). The account stated in a direct message that it would not reveal the initial source of the videos. Reporter. In addition to its main signal, WSPA operates a network of 13 translators throughout the mountainous areas of North Carolina. WSPA Christy Henderson moving back to evenings and Malachi moving back to mornings effective 08/24/2020. "Pam was fired because she was sick, and she was blind-sided by this," said friend Richard Edmund. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCBD) - After weeks of testimony and more than 70 witnesses called, a jury has returned a guilty verdict in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. Steel Structures, Foundation Design, Steel Design, Structural Engineering, Reinforced Concrete, Reporter at WYFF-TV (NBC), Reporter at WYFF-TV (NBC affiliate) Greenville/Spartanburg, Project Supervisor / Field Engineer at A & A Concrete and Construction. "Until a few years ago, I believed I would stay here until retirement ageprovided I could keep up the energy," Waller posted. Sometime in 2009, WSPA Channel 7.2 became a RetroTV affiliate. "But it turns out I cant. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Since WSPA and WHNS were among the four highest-rated stations in the market in total day viewership, the merged company would have been required to sell either WSPA or WHNS to comply with FCC ownership rules as well as recent changes to those rules regarding same-market television stations that restrict sharing agreements.