Researchers at Colorado State University have issued their forecast for the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! Hes taking a leap of faith and embarking on a new adventure, said WIS news director Mark Little in a statement. The preliminary process involves testing the market and honing content, based on audience reaction via Pageviews. During a hearing Monday in Sauk County Circuit Court, Jeffrey F. Smith, 45, Merrimac, pleaded to reduced charges, but . 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. ", He says he secretly appeared on an adult webcam website while still being employed with Spectrum News NY1 stating he acted out his "compulsive behaviors, while at home, by performing on camera for other men.". Well nah, she likes that. Right now, Columbia is home. 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. The whole corporate media in Columbia is smarmy milquetoastexcept Dawndy Mercer. Erick Adame says he was fired from his job as a NY1 weatherman after nude photos of him from an adult webcam video he performed in were sent to his employer. Get ready for even more hot, humid weather this week! You keep making horrible mistakes. Caresse Jackman is a national consumer investigative reporter with a focus on exposing scams and digging into consumer concerns. After leaving Connecticut, Kevin joined WIS-TV in Columbia, South Carolina in January 2017. It also reminds us of how freaking hot Katie McKee is. Love @BenTanner71! Rick first joined WIS in 1988 as an anchor/reporter. First Alert Forecast: Tracking a few storms for Friday, then hot for your weekend. Timothy Knapp joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in September 2018 as Studio Manager and Photojournalist. This is why you are not supposed to feed trolls. Right-to-work means that a person cant be forced to join a union as a condition of employment and has nothing to do with noncompete clauses. Molly Martinez rejoined Gray Television in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist in the Washington News Bureau. Making you want to ditch your weather. 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. it would mean I would not be renewed. FIRST ALERT: Brace yourself! Non-compete periods extend beyond the contract regardless of termination, resignation or non-renewal. employers and my community know why I was led to believe that my place 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. 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. Wis TV has made a big mistake in not renewing John Farleys contract. Ive met him. 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. An NBC affiliate, WIS-TV is South Carolina's news leader, covering local news, weather, sports and community information in Columbia, Lexington, Sumter . His weather interest started at a very young age. 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. I have documented on multiple That summertime feeling is back! Dominic Brown, the chief meteorologist at Columbia TV station WIS, is leaving for a new job. In both cases, both sides had to agree to terms. Dylan Collins is the Executive Producer at WIS-TV. She previously covered politics at Gray TV's KFYR-TV in Bismarck, N.D. Josh Rultenberg joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2022 as a multimedia journalist. Tropical Depression Three forms in the Bahamas. Morning Meteorologist for WIS TV in Columbia, SC. 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. He goes on to apologize to his employers at Spectrum, who eventually found out about his actions as well as his audience, family, friends, and coworkers for any embarrassment he's caused. taped station promotions that historically have run for several months. Weve also issued another Alert Day next for even colder weather. contract with WIS was 5 years. Contests. WWE Friday Night SmackDown coming to Columbia, Chris Rock to finally have his say in new stand-up special, Pedestrian killed after fatal I-77 early morning collision, Two men arrested and charged connected with sexual exploitation of minors, 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. Were tracking more triple digit heat and thunderstorms over the next several days. Guy has contract, contract is fulfilled by both parties, contract not renewed. Gray Television's NBC affiliate WIS Columbia, S.C., has hired Eric Zernich for its First Alert Weather team. 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. pic.twitter.com/d7XWD4pGoP. saying it's all about what he did on a webcam site that's extremely NSFW. TVSpy was. Von Gaskin Meteorologist. "I have authority. If you were already working in the field prior to the non compete, it will not stand up. Think about it, The Ben Dover Back Story. and went to Georgia Tech in Atlanta for her bachelor's and master's degrees in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (Go Jackets!). Excellent broadcast writer. Get ready for some big changes in your First Alert Forecast. In the late 1990s, WLTX hired longtime WIS weatherman Jim Gandy shortly after the former station was purchased by Gannett. Follow Kevin on Facebook here and Twitter here. She played golf for the Dragons, and got her start as an intern with the schools athletics department. Got a tip for a story? You cant stop someone from earning a living, no matter how much you dislike them. It cost me $75 in attorney fees to defeat one in 1991. Ill hide and you look for me. Several X WIS News Broadcasters have successfully landed in Charleston in the Past. He now spends his days walking their mutts at the dog park in Spring Valley. Contests. Codified Laws 22-18-1.1). 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. Comprehensive and fair news coverage of West Columbia, Cayce, Springdale, Lexington and Lexington County. Noncompetes can apply if you are terminated. Kevin also loves to cook and run! By Kevin Eck on May. While at WIS, Dominic tracked several weather events that affected the SC, including Hurricane Irma in 2017 and Hurricanes Florence and Michael in 2018 and Hurricane Dorian in 2019. 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. Through all of his hard work, Steve was promoted to WBAY's Chief Meteorologist in June of 2017. When Hoover didnt get the job he wanted, though, somehow (and this is the part were still investigating) the stations blessing vanished. What comes next for Murdaugh after sentencing? Hard to believe such vile words and thoughts could come from a female. The crash occurred near Fort Jackson in Columbia. We would like a strong news station in Columbia again and we dont currently have that. CLICK HERE. Priscilla Huff is the Managing Editor for the Washington, DC Bureau. Looking for some heat relief? This is correct. First Alert Forecast: Hotter weather is on the way! Some of us will, in fact, see some storms on Friday. Jiffy Lubes management response: Its ok, this happens about five times a year.. Well the non-renewal meant there is no contract and therefore the terms of the contract, like the non-compete, dont apply. I understand and Non-Compete Employee Contract Clauses are not legal in South Carolina. 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. 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. Dawndy and Donita are always ganging up on me. Our wild ride of weather continues! 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! Ok so we finally got it. Weekday evening meteorologist Robb Ellis has departed to become chief meteorologist for WIS-TV Channel 10, the NBC affiliate . I truly appreciate the support from the 12 hours agoHeres what I want you to know. Never was I told that a one year contract Daniel Heffner is a Special Projects Producer for NBC12. I never imagined I would be breaking down barriers and bringing impactful change as the first Black chief meteorologist at WIS and in the Midlands, Brown wrote on Facebook. 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. Proving damages is the hard part. Brace yourself! Sara Tonks joined the Erie News Now team as a weekend meteorologist and multimedia journalist in December 2020. Dominic is from the Peach State, born and reared in suburban Atlanta in a town called Locust Grove. whats been a big part of my career doing the right thing. Ive been put in a position to consider anything and everything. discussion and that I had done nothing wrong.. There has been lots of talk around and about town for the last several years about the revolving door at WIS-TV and the bleeding of talent since Donita took over in 2008. or my pursuit to find another job. WKBW anchor Ashley Rowe is leaving the station next month to "focus on. ", He goes on "My psychiatrist calls my actions, "compulsive behavior," others would call them reckless, stupid or brazen. "It was . There were no negotiations. Two-time Emmy . My children were John Farley was the best part of the 11:00 news. Were still keeping an eye on Barry in the tropics. All Rights Reserved. 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. in situations when ratings might be down or the employee did something Farley, who has been at WIS for five years. Mark was voted by Cleveland Magazine as one of this area's 50 Most Interesting People in 1997 and 1998. in Operational Meteorology and Weathercasting, Kevin starting his career in his home state of Connecticut at WTNH in New Haven, CT. Kevin started as a weather producer and quickly became the Weekend Morning Meteorologist and frequently filled in during the week. Some choose for even shorter than one year. Aug 5, 2020. Chris joined the WIS News 10 team in May of 2020. Were tracking even more storms and more 90s in your forecast, but a little relief from the heat is on the way. situation and not privy to the details, leave an impression that what Ty Wilson joined the WIS team in January of 2023 First Alert Weather Team Adam Clark Chief Meteorologist Adam Clark is the chief meteorologist for WIS News 10. And at this point Im only doing a limited amount on my Blog. He has served as an instructor for the University of South Carolina Master Scholars program and is a member of the American Meteorological Society, National Weather Service Association and serves on a number of local boards and organizations during his nearly 30 years in the Columbia area. sold 451,500 1.14.13 after commission thats about a break even deal. Accordingly, we wish her nothing but the best as she relaunches her career in her home state. By WIS News 10 Staff. It is but an infant right now. Right-to-work means that an employee cant be forced to join a union to remain employed. And they say attorneys are smart. calling Columbia my forever home. Ben was a popular anchor that was engaged in the community, whos contact was not renewed for some unknown cryptic reason. This is just a case where a good ole boy got to big for his britches and bit the hand that feeds him. ", He gives a final message to potential future employers saying "Please judge me on the hundreds, thousands of hours of television that I am so proud of not the couple of minutes of salacious video that is probably going to soon define me in out 'click-bait' culture.". An Emmy-nominated TV weatherman in New York City claims he was fired after someone sent his boss leaked webcam photos. Keep your chin up. Mission. 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. If you change your mind, go to Notifications in the menu to enable browser notifications. Thank you teachers and students for inviting me to your schools!, The crash occurred near Fort Jackson in Columbia. However, much cooler weather is right around the corner. A TV meteorologist of 33 years declined the vaccine, citing personal freedoms. 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. Greg Adaline is a award winning anchor and reporter who brings nearly two decades of broadcasting experience to the WIS anchor desk. After the break-up was announced, public comments against Farleys departure from the station were numerous. Bohnak said this week that he was fired after 33 years as the station's . First Alert Forecast: Get ready for more triple digit heat and more storms! WIS general manager Donita Todd who is reportedly loathed by employees at the station. Those guys move around a good bit- they know how that game is played. Before arriving at MSU, Dominic received his Bachelors degree in Broadcast News from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. She currently serves as a weather forecaster at WKBW-TV ( ABC affiliate) in Buffalo, New York, United States. 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. Many of our sources were also impressed by Roeslers non-conformist approach to gathering the news. 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.). Some of the social media comments (Below) regarding WISs decision not to renew chief meteorologist John Farleys contract. "Of course I don't harbor. As of today I have started watching WLTX and will continue to do so. One instance that irked me was the opinion piece about the guy that won the $400MM lottery and her telling him how he ought to spend his money by spreading it around to what she thought were the best programs that could use help. He is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society (AMS). Thats one long job interview. This website has already weighed in on the "scandal" involving former WIS TV 10 (NBC - Columbia, S.C.) news anchor Ben Hoover - who was abruptly informed last It wasnt cotton candy like that guy said my stomachs itchy!. I LOVE coming on here to comment. 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. I'm not in a position to argue with any of these descriptions. Roesler replacedMary King, who left WIS to become the new morning anchor atWBTV TV-3(CBS Charlotte, N.C.). We have an open microphone policy here at FITSNews! A former anchor atKSFY TV-13 in Sioux Falls, Roesler and her victim were acquaintances according to local police. Emily is an investigative journalist with a background in several forms of media and an MBA in business management. It just has to be reasonable in time, distance, and scope to be enforceable. 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. 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. Why do you think there are so many ex-Columbia residents in Lexington? So, from where I sit today, I cannot A graduate of Minnesota State University Moorhead, Roesler was on the university's golf [] WIS hired Roesler in August of 2019 after she spent four years anchoring the morning news at KSFY. Told him it was fine and then back-stabbed him., A colleague of Hoovers described him as the whole package.. Adam Clark is the chief meteorologist for WIS News 10. After graduating from Western Connecticut State University with a B.S. Kevin Arnone joined WIS as a Meteorologist in February 2018. 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. Her station is expected to cover those proceedings extensively . Nice looking kids. Or an issue youd like to address proactively? Kyle Rogers is the News Director for 'Local News Live'. His last day at the station will be Friday, the station reported. Great look. Got a technical question or a glitch to report? I love your hateI LOVE IT. His departure from the station brought criticism from social media sites. What. Poor guy. Bottom line, Kiss Ben Hoover goodbye in Columbia. Viewers across demographic lines gravitated to the 28-year-old with the natural smile and infectious personality and her sudden departure from the airwaves created quite a stir. Even hotter weather is in store for your week! It was my understanding he never thought hed get what he was asking and sure enough he did. Really? You Get em FITS.please.. . This story was originally published September 13, 2017, 4:00 PM. What comes next for Murdaugh after sentencing. There are additions and upgrades I will implement. Always have. and me. 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. (A) It is but an infant right now. indicate that my future at WIS was not an option. The week before I learned my contract would not be renewed I The blow she struck caused several lacerations that required stitches. Were tracking a return to the 90s.