WFBC was one of the few NBC affiliates that did not clear The Monkees during its initial first run on NBC from 1966 to 1968 meaning western Carolina and northeast Georgia viewers missed out on the popular TV band starring Michael Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork and Davy Jones. Charlie Gertz retired as evening meteorologist in 1991. The Hearst NBC affiliate in Greenville, S.C., promotes him to succeed the retiring John Cessarich in November. Patrick Hussion is an American anchor and reporter. Geoff took his early retirement from the media industry on May 20, 2021 after he was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimers disease. Geoff and his wife Sara are proud parents to their three daughters and a son. Geoffs three older brothers still live in Canada while the younger brother lives in Florida. Waller announced on his Facebook page Sunday that March 29 will be his last. Their daughter Charlotte will become a big sister in the fall. CHARLOTTE WAS A LITTLE SHOCKED WHEN SHE FNDOU OUT. During the 1960s, channel 4 personalities included Dave Partridge, who succeeded Duncan as anchor of the station's 6:00 and 11:00p.m. newscasts and Jim Phillips (who died in 2003, was also known as "the voice of the Clemson Tigers" radio broadcasts). TVSpy | August 1, 2013 | 12:40 pm EDT by Staff, Hearst Televisions NBC affiliate WYFF Greenville, S.C. (DMA 37) has hired Allyson Powell as its weekday morning traffic reporter beginning Aug. 6. Waller had previously worked as an anchor in Tri-Cities, Tennessee, and as a reporter and anchor in Charleston, West Virginia. Hayworth, (later Congressman from Arizona), Roger Berry, Mark Marino and weatherman Charlie Gertz (who died in 2003 from a stroke). He became part of the WYFF 4 in Greenville Sc in 1993. YEAH, DIFFERENT STATION. The two met each other in the 1990s at WYFF where Sara was working as a commercial producer. On May 20, 2021, Geoff made an announcement that he would not go back to WYFF after he was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimers disease. In 1983, due to new rules set by the Federal Communications Commission restricting common ownership of newspapers and broadcasting outlets in the same market, Multimedia sold off the WFBC stations. AND YOU BOTH HAVE TO THE SOUTHEAST ALREADY, RIGHT? "I never ever thought I would do anything but the news," she said. Sydney and Aaron have been a great addition to our news team, said WYFF 4 News Director Akili Franklin. Currently, he works for the NBC affiliate WYFF since April 2021. Geoff is a well-known journalist to his viewers who have watched his 28-year career in Upstate. His quiet strength and strong faith were a powerful force for me, personally and professionally. He joined the channel for the first time in April 2013. Carol's other colleagues at NBC include; Craig Melvin -anchor Brittany Weiner -anchor Kellianne Klass -Meteorologist Cam Tran -Meteorologist Sula Kim -anchor Morgan Lentes -anchor Patrick kicked off his career in journalism in 2012. Dorcas WE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE Y. PFEIFFER FAMILY. The couple was still married in 2015 when he joined WYFF News 4 in South Carolina but they divorced later on. His was greatly contributed by his journalism career. You can find me on Twitter at @QandAmyNews. WYFF 4 welcomes Sydney Shadrix and Aaron Baker to the news team as co-anchors on the weekday 5 p.m. newscast. TVNewsCheck | The station was the brainchild of radio owners Roger Peace and R.A. Jolly. ACTUALLY 60% THINK THAT IT' A BOY 40% THINKHA TT ITS A GIRL SO WELL HAVE TO WAIT A SNDEE TO BE DETERMINED CONGRATULATIONS GENDER REVEAL BRING IN THE CUPCAKES. Ashley Swann will anchor WYFF News 4 at 6 and 11 p.m. on Saturdays. I never could have been able to come to work, put a smile on my face and get through a newscast if Geoff hadnt been by my side, she said. WE ARE SO EXCITED AND FEEL SO BLESSED AND OUR HRTEAS ARE JUST COMPLETELY OVERWHELMED. December 17, 2014 | 9:46 am EST by Staff, More movie entertainment choices are coming soon to viewers in Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville-Anderson, S.C. (DMA 37) with the addition of diginet Movies! While there, Geoff earned a scholarship to Northeastern University based in Boston. In 1976 Kenn Sparks joined, and the 6 o'clock news went to a full hour calledThe Scene at Six. Hearst-owned NBC affiliate WYFF will debut Movies! On Sunday evenings, Mike McCormick will join Ashley as co-anchor. High School Red Zone. Partic stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in ( Approx 1.8m). Goldsmith later took her spot back when Estes left the station in 1992. July 15, 2015 | 6:18 am EDT by TVNewsCheck, TVNewsCheck/Market Share | Patricks other colleagues at NBC include; He is a former anchor at OAN. March 12, 2021 | 8:05 am EST by Paul Greeley. WYFF began broadcasting in digital only effective June 12, 2009.[4]. Carol Clarke and Nigel Robertson round out the evening anchor lineup on WYFF News 4 at 6 p.m.WYFF News 4 has a long history of talented journalists who have become that trusted voice in the community, said WYFF 4 President and General Manager John Humphries. On May 20, 2021, Geoff made an announcement that he would not go back to WYFF after he was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimers disease. HussionandAndy Hussion. WYFF continued to air Santa Barbara until its 1993 cancellation. February 17, 2016 | 4:25 pm EST by Staff, Hearst-owned NBC affiliate WYFF Greenville, S.C. (DMA 37), will add a half-hour to its Sunday 11 p.m. newscast. He was raised by his parents along with his four brothers as the second lastborn. Geoff Hart is a former American anchor and reporter. City of Greenville Communications and Community Relations Director Beth Brotherton co-anchored the WYFF 4 morning show with Hart. Kelly's TV career continued at WIS, another NBC-affiliate, where she produced and anchored the noon news. All rights reserved. Those awards including the 2010 Southeast Regional Emmy for Best Sportscast. The men joined forces and debuted WFBC as the Giant of the Southern Skies. WFBC was renamed WYFF, Your Friend Four, in 1983. October 7, 2015 | 7:52 am EDT by TVNewsCheck, TVNewsCheck | The 1980s brought new talent to the station including anchor James Baker, sportscasters J. D. Hayworth (later an Arizona Congressman), Roger Berry and Mark Marino and weatherman Charlie Gertz. November 18, 2014 | 3:29 pm EST by Staff, Hearst Televisions NBC affiliate WYFF Greenville-Spartanburg, S.C.-Asheville, N.C. (DMA 37), today named a new anchor team for its weekend evening newscasts. He worked for the station from 1993 to May 2021 when he left the station due to his health issues. AND ITS GONNA SHARE SOMETHING VERY EXCITING EXCITING HAPPENING FOR HER FAMILY. Dana Griffin joined NBC 7 as reporter and fill-in anchor in April 2021. College Basketball. Anchors Beth Brotherton - weekday mornings on WYFF News 4 Today (4:30-7:00 a.m.) Geoff Hart - weekday mornings on WYFF News 4 Today (4:30-7:00 a.m.) and weekdays at noon Michael Cogdill - weeknights at 6:00 and 11:00 p.m. Carol Goldsmith - weeknights at 6:00 and 11:00 p.m. Gabrielle Komorowski - weeknights at 5:00 p.m. He currently serves as a weekday morning anchor at WYFF News 4 team. Carolina Panthers. WE AREON GNA FIND OUT WE ACTUALLY ALREADY KNOW. All rights reserved. After working for CBS News, she was the primary anchor for WGCL-TV in Atlanta.A native of Greenville, South Carolina . Suiters passed away "peacefully" at his home in Arlington, Virginia on Tuesday, Jan. 24, according to his obituary.He was 53. It was February 1991. Storytelling, multi-media, video, editing, Avid, Adobe Premiere, on-air, writing, producing, Engineer-In-Training, South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors, Public Relations Specialist at Shriners Hospitals for Children. December 19, 2012 | 2:41 pm EST by Staff, Hearst Television NBC affiliate WYFF Greenville-Spartanburg, S.C.-Asheville, N.C. (DMA 37), today named Blake Bridges its new general sales manager effective immediately. "He is known for his excellent work on the popular Buyer Beware franchise. Chris Justus (AMSCertified Broadcast MeteorologistSeal of Approval) - meteorologist; weekends at 6:00 and 11:00 p.m. Brad Fralick - sports director; weeknights at 6:00 and 11:00 p.m. Mark Dopher - sports anchor; weekends at 6:00 and 11:00 p.m. Ricardo LeCompte - sports reporter and fill-in sports anchor, Mandy Gaither - general assignment reporter, Parul Joshi - general assignment reporter, Mike McCormick - general assignment reporter, Sean Muserallo - general assignment reporter, Allyson Powell - general assignment reporter, Jane Robelot- contributing/special assignment reporter, Stephanie Trotter - general assignment reporter, Tim Waller - general assignment reporter ("Looking Out 4 You"), Hallie Jackson - weekday morning national correspondent, Sterlin Benson, news anchor (now Sterlin Benson Webber), Carl Clark, news anchor (later went to rival, Annette Estes, news anchor (came from rival, Edward Faircloth, anchor/bureau chief (now 1st Infantry Division PAO Ft Riley), Stan Olenik, sports reporter (came from rival, Patrick Rockey, news reporter, meteorologist, Jonathan Serrie, news reporter (now in Atlanta for, Fred Steppe, sports reporter (now at WLTZ-TV), Steven Stock, news reporter (now in Florida), Bob Townsend, news reporter and anchor (now retired in Charleston, SC), Stephanie Trotter, news reporter and anchor (still fills in at WYFF and writes for Talk Greenville), Tyler Suiters, sports, weekend sports anchor (now at KOCO-TV), Lizz Walker, weekend anchor (later went to rival, Kelly Coakley, weekend anchor/reporter/producer. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Hearst Television's NBC affiliate WYFF Greenville-Spartanburg, S.C.-Asheville, N.C. (DMA 37), today named a new anchor team for its weekend evening newscasts. Connecting with people, highlighting important issues and breaking news fuels her passion for journalism . He makes everyone around him feel comfortable. Wright will work with WYFFs Chief Meteorologist John Cessarich and meteorologists Dale Gilbert and Chris Justus, reporting weather weekend mornings. Although Pulitzer closed on its purchase of WXII later in the year, the acquisition of WYFF wouldn't be finalized for another two years until January 1985 as Pulitzer had to sell off WLNE-TV in Providence in order to comply with FCC ownership limits of the time that limited the number of stations one company can own to twelve; in the interim, Pulitzer took over the operations of WYFF through a time brokerage agreement with Multimedia. On Wednesday, May 22, Hearst-owned WYFF Greenville, S.C. (DMA 37), responded and offered an immediate outlet for those who wanted to help with relief efforts. "The news crews held my hand and took me inside the live trucks," Rodriguez said. 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