So tell us Emily, do you spend more time on your blog or on Wills blog? within the company, never did management indicate or communicate that She coordinates content and produces stories with a particular passion for digging into government programs and waste, health care policy and education. The station is nothing but a rolling commercial for South Carolinas failed status quo, we wrote earlier this week. 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. This is correct. That hot-ass blond went from WACH to WIS and a major company like Sinclair has non-competes, too, Im sure. Great morning crew but wheres (Kamie)? one reader inquired after Mercer posted a photo with herself along with her fellow morning anchors on Facebook. Were tracking much warmer weather for the Midlands this week. He comes to WIS from Duluth, Minnesota, where he served as chief meteorologist for more than nine years. He said the television station fired him because he refused to get a COVID-19 vaccine. That image is not only disturbing, but also creepy. Mary Green covers the South Carolina State House for WIS. Nick Neville joined the WIS team as a reporter in August of 2021. She comes to WIS from Gray's KSFY Sioux Falls, S.D., where she has been the morning show anchor since 2015. He joined Storm Team 8 in April 2014 as a weather producer and executive producer of WXEdge.com. 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She set him up, another source close to WIS said of Todd. 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. I wouldnt wipe my ass with it. Get ready for some cooler weather to settle into the Midlands. Danielle A. Sheilds, 18, of Decatur, Georgia, according to Fort Jackson officials. Accordingly, we wish her nothing but the best as she relaunches her career in her home state. Contests. Kamie . And it comes in the wake of a poorly handled and publicly messy termination of former WIS anchor Ben Hoover more than a year ago. She is a first class act. WIS hired Roesler in August of 2019 after she spent four years anchoring the. I wish WYFF would hire him. My children were I dont know where my next job will take my family Contact him using his social media accounts! Were still keeping an eye on Barry in the tropics. Were tracking even more storms and more 90s in your forecast, but a little relief from the heat is on the way. His last day with the station is Thursday. Great look. Were tracking more hot, humid weather over the next several days. That summertime feeling is back! Its time to take a dump on Donita. Ever since that event, all he ever wanted to do was learn about weather. 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. In fact, we agreed to come back together Youre worried about local news anchors getting canned? ", He goes on "My psychiatrist calls my actions, "compulsive behavior," others would call them reckless, stupid or brazen. And they say attorneys are smart. Shes no longer with us, Plank responded. I truly appreciate the support from the If theres one thing that most people want to know about Dominic, its about his name. I LOVE coming on here to comment. A former anchor at KSFY TV-13 in Sioux Falls, Roesler and her victim were acquaintances according to local police. Granted, but I meant that the sale a year and a half ago wasnt likely related to some anticipated job-change. TVSpy was. Erick claims the interactions were "100% consensual" noting he didn't make any money for the things he did on camera. 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. Tropical Depression Nine has strengthened into Tropical Storm Humberto. CBS News Live. We are Fu@K1n6 prolife. First Alert Forecast: Tracking a few storms for Friday, then hot for your weekend. And, nobody deserves to get half of Not Angus or Duncan? it would mean I would not be renewed. Hoovers contract was not renewed, which means his contract expired and his non-compete also expired. The other guy asks, But what if I cant find you? Ill be behind the piano.. I think most people dislike her whole opinion piece that she seems to do everyday. Former Milwaukee meteorologist says something he INSTANTLY regrets on TV. Love @BenTanner71! A meteorologist is looking to clear the air about why he got canned from his job saying it's all about what he did on a webcam site that's extremely NSFW. Keep your chin up. He has a strong, vocal and loyal group of viewers out there so he will land somewhere sooner rather than later. Michelle McLeod is an American meteorologist. Hoover reportedly has a one-year non-compete clause in his contract with WIS, meaning he could not broadcast with one of the stations local competitors until next July. 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. The crash occurred near Fort Jackson in Columbia. A former anchor atKSFY TV-13(ABC Sioux Falls), Roesler was arrested and charged with one count of aggravated assault in the aftermath of the incident. I understand and the truth. Ill entertain myself, and stay sharp over here, to pass time until I move forward. Weve learned so much about the weather in the 5 yrs. He joined WIS after serving as chief meteorologist in Duluth, Minnesota, for more than nine years. It being the back story surrounding the controversial dismissal of WIS TV 10 (NBC Columbia, S.C.) news anchor Ben Hoover. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This is why you are not supposed to feed trolls. Team player. Making you want to ditch your weather. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on VHF channel 10 from a transmitter located in Lugoff, South Carolina.Syndicated programming on the station includes: Dr. Phil, Entertainment Tonight, Inside Edition and Oprah. About. Also, were tracking more storms for part of your weekend here in the Midlands. Rick first joined WIS in 1988 as an anchor/reporter. He is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society (AMS). Meet the WFRV Team. If a non compete is signed at the time of hire or if compensation is given to sign it can hold up in SC. The preliminary process involves testing the market and honing content, based on audience reaction.. Before that, he was chief. Thank you for stopping me in the grocery store or while walking down the street to say hello. Dominic Brown joined WIS-TV as chief meteorologist in June 2017. Lets just dump Donita instead. In the late 1990s, WLTX hired longtime WIS weatherman Jim Gandy shortly after the former station was purchased by Gannett. WIS-TV | 1,307 followers on LinkedIn. Former Today's TMJ 4 meteorologist Michael Fish now works in Green Bay, and he when he was trying to explain what he was wearing with the cool temperatures this week, it didn't exactly come out just right. If there's one thing that most people want to know about Dominic, it's about his name. Tanner has been with the station for nearly 20 years. After the break-up was announced, public comments against Farleys departure from the station were numerous. My sources tell me, the Hooves had already sold his house because he was so confident in the other gig. dont deserve to be caught off guard or wonder for weeks where someone Kevin recently got married in September 2017 and the couple takes care of their two miniature Golden Doodles! Were tracking hotter weather by the weekend into next week. salary agreement. We were far along in the search for a new house. "I have authority. Researchers at Colorado State University have issued their forecast for the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Sara grew up in Athens, Georgia (Go Dawgs!) My first She moved to the Palmetto State the following month and began appearing on WIS Sunrise shortly thereafter. Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison, lawyers plan to appeal. Former News 3 meteorologist Ed Addison has died at 88-years-old. Which makes internet news outlets and bloggers more important to our democracy. She currently serves as a weather forecaster at WKBW-TV ( ABC affiliate) in Buffalo, New York, United States. During his time at WIS-TV, taught weather to students across the Midlands visiting over 40 area schools per year. Got a tip for a story? Keep your rain gear handy! Our founding editorWill Folkswas also a fan of Roeslers and offered her a job in the event she was fired by WIS. Everybody deserves a second chance, right? he tweeted. So, from where I sit today, I cannot "He's taking a leap of faith and. Thats one long job interview. He became Sports Director in 1996. After leaving Connecticut, Kevin joined WIS-TV in Columbia, South Carolina in January 2017. Excellent broadcast writer. Wis I no longer will will watch your wis tv it was Ben and its john Farley both was great for Columbia S.c. But, I never And with a nice name like Emily. But the best way to remember his name is to think of Dennis The Menace. Really! 1:47. What happened? When you think youre having the worst day of anybody in the world, just remember, theres a Mr. Todd. Von Gaskin Meteorologist. I hope and pray she gets her pension and goes back to Indiana to live happily ever after. Go to WLTX with Jim Gandy and Tim Miller. The Emmy-nominated weatherman came clean on Instagram Monday about his decade-long secret appearances on an adult webcam website, apologizing and saying he was getting professional help for the. If she doesnt then why is she still employed at WIS with years of mismanagement and poor decision making under her belt. Brace yourself! Peter Zampa joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2015 as a multimedia journalist. Kevin also loves to cook and run! One person killed walking on Richland County Interstate, You can get some of the best tacos in SC at these 10 restaurants in 2023, Yelp says, Former SC governor, Trump ally Nikki Haley coming to Myrtle Beach as she runs for president, Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife, son in June 2021, Alex Murdaughs attorneys say theyll appeal double-murder conviction, South Carolinians praise the $2B electric vehicle company coming to Richland County, Two Lexington County men charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. 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. However, cooler weather is moving in. Enjoy the cooler weather while it lasts. I ate a whole bunch of fibreglass insulation. John Farley has been let go as chief meteorologist at WIS-TV- Columbia's NBC affiliate. employee. Even hotter weather is on the way. Dont let the spelling fool you. 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. When he announced his last day would be Friday, they then told him not to come in on Friday, a source close to the station told us. Got something youd like to say in response to one of our articles? Were also keeping an eye on Barry. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. WIS-TV was a major beneficiary of an exception to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . Got a technical question or a glitch to report? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); South Carolina's 'Trial of the Century' is over but the 'Murdaugh WIS TV Sunrise Anchor No Longer With Station, South Carolina Court Upholds Santee Coopers Monopoly Power, Morning Consult Poll: Lindsey Graham Leads Jaime Harrison By Six, Snowflake Tribune? Brown, who has been with WIS for five years, announced the move in social media posts Monday. 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. 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. Dominic began his career at WCTI-TV, the ABC affiliate in Eastern North Carolina. 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. 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. Cooler weather is on the way. Were tracking another round of wintry weather on the way to the Midlands Friday into early Saturday. Adam Clark is the chief meteorologist for WIS News 10. In fact, I got a very We have an open microphone policy here at FITSNews! Or an issue youd like to address proactively? Guy has contract, contract is fulfilled by both parties, contract not renewed. He received his Master of Science in Geosciences/Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University. Before that, Michelle served as a weather . Beautiful girls Ben surely you are a proud dad. Or an issue youd like to address proactively? It may have simply been a good sale to cash out equity or move to a better neighborhood. As we previously noted, she developed quite a fan base in the South Carolina capital city during her first year on the local airwaves.. I love your hateI LOVE IT. Our temperatures are about to soar this week! Yall would make an excellent team. Andrew joined WIS in June 2022 as a general assignment reporter. An Emmy-nominated TV weatherman in New York City claims he was fired after someone sent his boss leaked webcam photos. Don't let the. there would not be any questions that could negatively impact my family 1,744 talking about this. In 2018, she earned theEric Sevareid awardfrom the Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association (MBJA). I quit watching WIS for good when they let Ben Hoover go. Maybe you should try his tried and true theory over on your blog, God knows you need the help. Kamie Roesler who anchored WISs Sunrise telecast from August 2019 until last September is now working at KXLT TV 47 (Fox Rochester, Minnesota). The whole corporate media in Columbia is smarmy milquetoastexcept Dawndy Mercer. Many of our sources were also impressed by Roeslers non-conformist approach to gathering the news. After first breaking the news Monday on his Facebook . Hes taking a leap of faith and embarking on a new adventure, said WIS news director Mark Little in a statement. Lee also works as an Evening News Anchor and Chief Investigative Reporter at WVUE. His departure from the station brought criticism from social media sites. 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. Well nah, she likes that. Get ready for more hot, humid weather as we move through your weekend and even into next week. We do have a lot of heat though. The Midlands' first choice since 1953! And in reality, that is what most of you are. Brace yourself! 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. Ive met him. She joined the Gray Television in January 2022 as a producer. Damn that is funny! Kevin Arnone is a weather reporter/anchor with a B.S. Timothy Knapp joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in September 2018 as Studio Manager and Photojournalist. That thing must have never been laid with that mouth. heard he was renting a big house near forest lakes country club. 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. Judy is sweet hopefully one day shell leave on her own and we will see her on another station. Will, will you be going for rides in Bens Land Rover while listening to Cato tapes? So well be seeing a Going Out of Business sign soon. Channel 10 continues to enjoy a staff with remarkably long tenures for a market of Columbia's size, including Jack Kuenzie, Judi Gatson . Were tracking a return to the 90s. pic.twitter.com/4aYeVpJaSM, Ben Tanner leaving WIS after nearly 20 years https://t.co/tnTtmWUKkz pic.twitter.com/QJ3QA4IM0S. Is that his wife and toddler in high chair in the background? Thank you teachers and students for inviting me to your schools!, The crash occurred near Fort Jackson in Columbia. and me. I practiced in SC for 38 years and never heard of that happening. That does not count as being fires. Tyler Smith joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2019 as a photojournalist/editor. He also. If I entertained potential advancement This whole thing would be a lot funnier if his name was Ben Dover. Especially No judge in this town could seat a jury that would side with Raycom.. One would think Daneta Todd owned WIS? Roesler has similarly made no public comment on her arrest. Drought conditions have gotten worse across the Midlands. Tanner is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist and holds seals of approval from both the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. The chance for snow in the Midlands is still unclear at this time. A former TV weatherman accused of sexually assaulting a young girl will avoid a felony conviction and pay at least $288 in fines if he successfully completes the terms of an agreement reached with prosecutors. The blow she struck caused several lacerations that required stitches. Were tracking more storms and triple digit heat index values! First Alert Forecast: Tracking highs in the 80s; rain and storms by Thursday, FIRST ALERT: Tracking potential flakes mixed with rain this weekend in the Midlands, WINTRY WEATHER: Friday and Saturday are Alert Days for a potential wintry mix in the Midlands, WINTER WEATHER: Tracking a chance for a wintry mix in the Midlands Saturday night through Sunday, FIRST ALERT: Sunday is an Alert Day for heavy rain & gusty winds, then it gets much colder, First Alert Forecast: Dry for your weekend, but rain returns next week, TROPICS: Tropical Storm Mindy makes landfall in Florida tonight; will push more moisture toward the Midlands through Thursday, TROPICS: Elsa continues to weaken, still expecting heavy rain, gusty winds tonight and Thursday, TROPICS: Claudette heads toward the Carolina, bringing heavy rain and storms to the Midlands through Sunday, TROPICS: Heads up! 9/19/2022 1:52 PM PT. 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. length. Kyle Rogers is the News Director for 'Local News Live'. 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. Always called him during snow/ice storms when I was Mayor to get the forecast. Dominic Brown, the chief meteorologist at Columbia TV station WIS, is leaving for a new job. Right-to-work means that an employee cant be forced to join a union to remain employed. Not a local viewer but I have to give it to him. I had done nothing wrong., Please allow me to explain what I There have have let lots of people go over the years other than the ones listed I cannot think of them now. "I have authority over my body," Bohnak wrote in a Facebook post announcing his termination. Tanner said he and his family have deep roots in the Midlands and wont be leaving. Got something youd like to say in response to one of our articles? 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. I dont get it? Dominic joins WIS-TV after spending five years as meteorologist at WTKR-TV, the CBS affiliate in Hampton Roads, VA. I never thought I would have an opportunity like this to lead a phenomenal weather team, and through my colleagues hard work, help navigate our viewers through some of the toughest storms, events and moments weve had to endure in quite some time here in the Columbia area.. Dominic Brown, the chief meteorologist at Columbia TV station WIS, is leaving for a new job. What led to Roeslers departure from the Palmetto State? Non-compete clauses are damn near worthless in a right to work state such as South Carolina. Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column) via email HERE. Poor guy. Trite and empty insults, with no content other than hate, are a sure sign of the mindless and ignorant. Brendan Cullerton joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist after spending four years covering state, local, and federal politics for the CBS affiliate in Milwaukee. community. But I notice that he is growing a Shadow. Perhaps he is going to step in for Sic at public events, such as the grand openings of combination convenience stores/ gas stations. afford to let vague comments, including those by others outside of the Keep Ben Hoover on WIS shared Ben Hoovers status. His 1 year contract was not renewed. Several X WIS News Broadcasters have successfully landed in Charleston in the Past. He is an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist who joins WIS from WNWO Toledo, Ohio, where he was the morning weather anchor. Completely untrue. Non-competes dont apply if you are terminated. planned to have a co-anchor with me in the field at Oliver Gospel To think T is a woman. Heads up! Two-time Emmy nominee Erick Adame took to Instagram Monday to address his recent termination saying he wants to share his truth, "rather than let others control the narrative of my life. Roesler replacedMary King, who left WIS to become the new morning anchor atWBTV TV-3(CBS Charlotte, N.C.). Scotty is an investigative photojournalist based in Washington DC. Carol Goldsmith or Ben Hoover.. The traditional Fourth Estate has been infiltrated and compromised. 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. 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.