document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); South Carolina's 'Trial of the Century' is over but the 'Murdaugh JOB SEARCH GONE AWRY LED TO CONTROVERSIAL DECISION NOT TO RENEW TV ANCHORS CONTRACT, http://slorober.blogspot.com/2011/12/scut-or-farkus.html, 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. Were watching an area of low pressure east of the South Carolina coast that is showing some signs of tropical development. God bless you and your family. Welcome to the real world. Non-competes dont apply if you are terminated. Fay forms in the Atlantic Ocean Thursday. 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. 12, 2022 - 3:06 PM Buffalo ABC affiliate WKBW said it's losing three on-air talent within the next month. This is a small town and the media all have to work and play together in the same sandbox so they will not touch him with a ten foot pole. Poor guy. In the late 1990s, WLTX hired longtime WIS weatherman Jim Gandy shortly after the former station was purchased by Gannett. Pro Football Challenge. Have you read Hoovers contract? Not Angus or Duncan? In fact, he is honored to hold the prestigious AMS Television Seal of Approval. or my pursuit to find another job. This whole thing would be a lot funnier if his name was Ben Dover. Guy does 2 reports that are memorable 1) the homeless thing and 2) walk to work in the snow .while good, he was frankly just doing his jobjust like the guy at Jiffy Lube changing oil. Its cool now, but it wont last much longer. He is the winner of numerous South Carolina Press Association awards, including honors in column writing, government beat reporting, profile writing, food writing, election coverage, social media and more. The blow she struck caused several lacerations that required stitches. FIRST ALERT: Brace yourself! 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. Always called him during snow/ice storms when I was Mayor to get the forecast. That cost Jiffy Lube $5,000 for a new motor. WIS Columbia Archives - TV News Check 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. Ive worked in TV 15 years. I dont know where my next job will take my family 1:47. Reminds me of this one, Two gay roommates wanted to fill in some time. Hes taking a leap of faith and embarking on a new adventure, said WIS news director Mark Little in a statement. and you dont see a ton of protesting. Were tracking some snowflakes in your First Alert Forecast this week. Priscilla Huff is the Managing Editor for the Washington, DC Bureau. I ate a whole bunch of fibreglass insulation. WIS-TV | LinkedIn Carol Goldsmith or Ben Hoover.. What happened? Of course, we also noted that as good as Roesler is (and as bright as her future may be), her alleged lapse of judgment does have her staring down averyserious charge as well as some potentially serious criminal and professional consequences., We will continue to keep our readers apprised as to the latest developments regarding Roeslers charges and her future in the news business . 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. Were tracking more storms and triple digit heat index values! My theory about FITS hit count must be accurate. There were no negotiations. Noncompetes can apply if you are terminated. The other guy asks, But what if I cant find you? Ill be behind the piano.. She set him up, another source close to WIS said of Todd. Bottom line, Kiss Ben Hoover goodbye in Columbia. 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. My children were CLICK HERE. Dylan Collins is the Executive Producer at WIS-TV. Were keeping an eye on the tropics, and were watching daily storm chances for the Midlands. Then, there are the next steps. 12 hours agoHeres what I want you to know. Billie Jean Shaw anchors Soda City Live at 3:00 & WIS News 10 at 4:00, and 5:30. 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. 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. 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.. Guy has contract, contract is fulfilled by both parties, contract not renewed. Beautiful girls Ben surely you are a proud dad. John Farley was the best part of the 11:00 news. Yall would make an excellent team. Why do you think there are so many ex-Columbia residents in Lexington? Thats one long job interview. Dominic joins WIS-TV after spending five years as meteorologist at WTKR-TV, the CBS affiliate in Hampton Roads, VA. What led to Roeslers departure from the Palmetto State? As of today I have started watching WLTX and will continue to do so. Think about it, The Ben Dover Back Story. Keep your chin up. First Alert Forecast: Hotter weather is on the way! When Hoover didnt get the job he wanted, though, somehow (and this is the part were still investigating) the stations blessing vanished. Keep your rain gear handy! Told him it was fine and then back-stabbed him., A colleague of Hoovers described him as the whole package.. I concur regarding the unenforceability of non compete clauses in South Carolina. heard he was renting a big house near forest lakes country club. Ty Wilson joined the WIS team in January of 2023. Brown, who has been with WIS for five years, announced the move in social media posts Monday. Saying farewell to former News 3 meteorologist Ed Addison And, never in discussions did they Enjoy the cooler weather while it lasts. Cynthia Beasley is an award-winning journalist who anchors the 7, 10, and 11 p.m. newscast. 'I Don't Apologize For Being Openly Gay'. Lee also works as an Evening News Anchor and Chief Investigative Reporter at WVUE. However, better weather is on the way. Madison Radar Forecast 8 PM 8F 10 PM 5F News Weather Sports Obituaries Madison Magazine Contests. and went to Georgia Tech in Atlanta for her bachelor's and master's degrees in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (Go Jackets!). in situations when ratings might be down or the employee did something Keep Ben Hoover on WIS shared Ben Hoovers status. Non-Compete Employee Contract Clauses are not legal in South Carolina. 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. 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. Former WIS TV Anchor Lands Gig In Minnesota - FITSNews "He's taking a leap of faith and. Tim has won a number of awards over the years including three Emmy awards. An Emmy-nominated TV weatherman in New York City claims he was fired after someone sent his boss leaked webcam photos. Meet the Team - WIS Hoovers contract was not renewed, which means his contract expired and his non-compete also expired. 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. Saturday is an Alert Day for potential strong storms in the Midlands. In fact when I A meteorologist is looking to clear the air about why he got canned from his job . Jamie Bittner joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in December 2021. I think its more of a straw that broke the camels back kind of thing. Ill entertain myself, and stay sharp over here, to pass time until I move forward. Got something youd like to say in response to one of our articles? Were tracking your forecast through the holiday weekend, which includes cold temperatures, sunshine and some rain. Not a local viewer but I have to give it to him. SC is a right-to-work state. Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison, lawyers plan to appeal. Our wild ride of weather continues! accept that stations have the right to not renew contracts. That image is not only disturbing, but also creepy. There is class and there is Indiana class. We dont have a lot of heat relief in your First Alert Forecast. 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. It was my understanding he never thought hed get what he was asking and sure enough he did. A native of Mankato, Minnesota, Roesler began her stint at the station in January a little over three months after an aggravated assault incident in her adopted home state of South Dakota ended her WIS career. 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. It depends on what your employment contract says. Get ready for even more hot, humid weather this week! We call that overconfidence . was made clear that management did not wish to renew early on in that Tyler Smith joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2019 as a photojournalist/editor. A meteorologist was fired from his TV station after 33 years at the job I dont get it? Backlash after weatherman fired for using racial slur Michelle McLeod Wkbw, Bio, Age, Height, Husband, Salary, and Net Worth You could read hard to enforce as damn near impossible to enforce in SC. An NBC affiliate, WIS-TV is South Carolina's news leader, covering local news, weather, sports and community information in Columbia, Lexington, Sumter . Some choose for even shorter than one year. Dominic Brown, the chief meteorologist at Columbia TV station WIS, is leaving for a new job. So the out of the blue nature of this is true apparently. Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column) via email HERE. Michelle McLeod - United States | Professional Profile | LinkedIn I pictured him as a fat, drooling 50-year old virgin living in the basement of his mothers trailer. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. contract with WIS was 5 years. Go to WLTX with Jim Gandy and Tim Miller. 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. How do you know that the noncompete expired when the contract expired? She has children which mean someone had sex with her. All eyes are on Elsa and its potential impacts on South Carolina tonight and Thursday. And a full blown bromance it is! 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. Dominic Brown leaving WIS for Dallas TV station | The State wrong, or both sides couldnt reach a Television Wisconsin Madison Magazine Watch Weather Alert: There are 11 severe weather alerts. 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. Dominic began his career at WCTI-TV, the ABC affiliate in Eastern North Carolina. The traditional Fourth Estate has been infiltrated and compromised. There are additions and upgrades I will implement. He said this will be his last week at WIS, an NBC affiliate. WIS TV - Home - Facebook Adam Clark - WIS I practiced in SC for 38 years and never heard of that happening. 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. He said the television station fired him because he refused to get a COVID-19 vaccine. He said the television station fired him because he refused to get a COVID-19 vaccine. That makes them have almost zero interest in rooting out corruption anywhere. JOB SEARCH GONE AWRY LED TO CONTROVERSIAL DECISION NOT TO RENEW TV ANCHORS CONTRACT Ok so we finally got it. Thats what I will continue Always have. and me. ", 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.". To think T is a woman. Get ready for more 90s and more storms. Despite his local popularity, this website has taken a dim view of. That summertime feeling is back! Buckle up! When Kevin isn't checking weather models, you can find him bowling. Im going to go puke now, and thats my perspective. Meteorologist Fired For Appearing On Adult Webcam Website Roeslers status was confirmed early Wednesday by Dawndy Mercer Plank, a veteran WIS anchor who is temporarily assuming Roeslers morning show duties. 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. Pretty sure that happens all of the time if the price is right. If you can find me Ill give you a blowjob. Owen tries to bring a modern and cinematic look to investigative storytelling with dynamic and engaging animations and videography. If you change your mind, go to Notifications in the menu to enable browser notifications. Before that she worked at local stations in Louisiana and Virginia. Sara grew up in Athens, Georgia (Go Dawgs!) Some of us will, in fact, see some storms on Friday. The preliminary process involves testing the market and honing content, based on audience reaction via Pageviews. Through all of his hard work, Steve was promoted to WBAY's Chief Meteorologist in June of 2017. After first breaking the news Monday on his Facebook . Former Milwaukee meteorologist says something he INSTANTLY regrets on TV. When you think youre having the worst day of anybody in the world, just remember, theres a Mr. Todd. Daniel Heffner is a Special Projects Producer for NBC12. Youll have it in no time. Jill is an investigative producer with decades of experience reporting on health, safety and corruption. Loyal friend, the colleague said. Bohnak said this week that he was fired after 33 years as the station's . Von Gaskin joined WIS in April of 2010, and is a proud native South Carolinian. Dawndy and Donita are always ganging up on me. Aug 5, 2020. Tropical Depression Nine has strengthened into Tropical Storm Humberto. Steve Beylon - WBAY You keep making horrible mistakes. 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. Ive been put in a position to consider anything and everything. 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. You Get em FITS.please.. . at WIS was secure. Well, we dont have a lot of it over the next several days. But we have a glimmer of hope. Peter Zampa joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2015 as a multimedia journalist. Adam Clark is the chief meteorologist for WIS News 10. Drought conditions have gotten worse across the Midlands. My view is, Donita should let them big ole titties get some air time. 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. The retarded down syndrome blog with no legs and rectal cranial inversion will be kept alive on life support for many years until god calls her back home. 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. Nice looking kids. If the employer terminates the contract, they can not prevent the employee from finding suitable employment even with a competitor. Team player. Were still keeping an eye on Barry in the tropics. pic.twitter.com/d7XWD4pGoP. Adam Clark - Chief Meteorologist | Columbia SC - Facebook His last day with the station is Thursday. The Midlands' first choice since 1953! South Carolina Weatherman Gets Emotional On Air Amid Flooding 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. Brace yourself! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Sometimes in life we have no control over timing, Farley said on WIS. Farley thanked WIS for bringing him and his family to the Midlands where he began to understand the meaning of Southern hospitality. Farley said thecommunityhas opened your arms to us andwelcomed us like your family. It is clearly written that way and signed by the person (in this case Ben Hoover) voluntarily, so even in right to work states, these non-competes, especially in media are very easily enforced. Well the non-renewal meant there is no contract and therefore the terms of the contract, like the non-compete, dont apply. Which makes internet news outlets and bloggers more important to our democracy. Ive always put the viewer first. By Kevin Eck on May. Non-compete periods extend beyond the contract regardless of termination, resignation or non-renewal. Email pictures and story ideas at: CountonWIS@wistv.com. Much colder weather is on the way! She played golf for the Dragons, and got her start as an intern with the schools athletics department. Weve also issued another Alert Day next for even colder weather. Youre worried about local news anchors getting canned? had the opportunity to open that folder. Especially a company like Raycom whos major investor is an arm of a state government. Joce is a national investigative reporter focused on accountability reporting on the In both cases, both sides had to agree to terms. Get ready for some cooler weather to settle into the Midlands. 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. Meteorologist | KevinArnone I quit watching WIS for good when they let Ben Hoover go. Kamie Roesler who until recently handled sunrise duties for WIS TV-10(NBC Columbia, S.C.) was at the station for one year. Enjoy this nice, pleasant weather! Dominic Brown - WIS 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. First Alert Forecast: Get ready for more showers and storms and more 90s, First Alert Forecast: Tracking storms for your weekend; also watching the tropics. Theres still a lot of uncertainty in the forecast, but a few flakes could mix with rain for part of your weekend. recently slated me to do a follow up to Hope in Hard Times this coming Well nah, she likes that. He is an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist who joins WIS from WNWO Toledo, Ohio, where he was the morning weather anchor. I truly appreciate the support from the Wis I no longer will will watch your wis tv it was Ben and its john Farley both was great for Columbia S.c. We have an open microphone policy here at FITSNews! it would mean I would not be renewed. community. RUn out of TRav and talking about (maybe, maybe not) porking our fat and ugly indian guvner? All Rights Reserved. But, once he caught a glimpse of some sun shining over the city's downtown. Follow Kevin on Facebook here and Twitter here. I want Kamie back., Ive been impressed by her, one former television executive told us. Geez. Mr. Farley you will be missed. The station is nothing but a rolling commercial for South Carolinas failed status quo, we wrote earlier this week. Will, will you be going for rides in Bens Land Rover while listening to Cato tapes? Joe Pinner served as a weatherman and children's host at the station from 1963 until his retirement in 2018. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Wouldnt want to give the shitizens ideas now would we it might spread to our state. http://flick-candles.myshopify.com/products/blueberry-bromance. line with how I was trained, my high standards of journalism, and with Weatherman fired over leaked webcam pics vows to fight back: "I don't Adam Clark is an American journalist who serves as the weekday Sunrise meteorologist for WIS News 10. After leaving Connecticut, Kevin joined WIS-TV in Columbia, South Carolina in January 2017. 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. Emily is an investigative journalist with a background in several forms of media and an MBA in business management. Adam Clark - Chief Meteorologist | Columbia SC Here is the statement: "During the last several days much has . taped station promotions that historically have run for several months. https://t.co/Ooa8a4DK4B All of us at @wis10 love you, @BenTanner71! 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!