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1 in viewer-interest surveys. Funeral services held Tuesday for former WXII news anchor Denise Franklin. Please subscribe to keep reading. Not Michael Logan. There was a problem saving your notification. Donations can be made at the Winston-Salem Foundation, 751 W,. Harrington-Smith was the host of a weekly public-affairs program, Shades of Ebony at the television station. If you have others, join the discussion in our comment box. Sheboy, 65, died Dec. 27 from complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, said her sister, Mary Cathryn Sheboy of Cleveland. The family also sued several bars that served Carr that night, and reached undisclosed settlements. Page 21". Jane Harrington-Smith, a former news reporter, talk-show host, weekend anchor and assignment editor for WXII-TV in the 1970s, died Feb. 15 of heart failure at her home in Fishers, Ind. ``You develop personal relationships with people, and it's difficult to see them go, but this is such a transient business,' Kent said, ``Everybody knows that change is inevitable. Crenshaw also served as the anchor for Black College Sports Today on ESPN. Dan Rath Rath was a sportscaster for WXII for a number of years. 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Jane always had the knack for uncovering unusual stories. She was the first black female reporter at WXII, according to her obituary. It is always interesting to see folks who have been here and have moved on to bigger and better things. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Rath works in Real Estate with Keller Williams Realty in Winston-Salem. When she was assigned a story, she would track down the information. Rick Pizzo Pizzo left WFMY for the Big Ten Network in 2007. You can cancel at any time. Your Source For Sports News In Greensboro, Where are they Now? Tragedies like these take their toll first and foremost on the victims and their families, Geisler told the Journal, and then on the lives of those high-profile individuals who have committed them., Carr, leaving prison five hours earlier than the usual 6 a.m. release, indicated through his lawyer that he would refuse interviews, as did his. It is always interesting to see folks who have been here and have moved on to bigger and better things. Tonight on wxii12.com and WXII Mobile. CNNSI ceased operations in 2002. Carr had been allowed into the community on brief volunteer passes, including a speech on the dangers of drunken driving. Wendel will join Charlotte's WCNC as its meteorologist for the 5 p.m. newscast. Please subscribe to keep reading. He currently works as a news anchor on the morning show on Milwaukees Fox 6. He became WXII's sports anchor and started the ``I Dare Dan' franchise, a program in which viewers challenged him at sports and other past-times. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Mike Gminski, David Teel named co-winners of the ACC's Skeeter Francis Award, Black Mountain Chocolate to shut down March 11. Mark Concannon - Concannon was a sportscaster at WFMY during the mid-1980s. Earlier this year, WXII began wrestling with WFMY (Channel 2), WGHP (Channel 8) and WXLV (Channel 45) for more viewers by doing more stories in Greensboro and Guilford County. The b, A juvenile was shot once in the back in the parking lot of a convenience store in the 2600 block of North Liberty Street Wednesday afternoon, . FOX8 Hurricane Tracker. Our profession will really miss her. The additions come as KFC recently removed some menu items, including wings, popcorn chicken and cookies, to make room for new additions. Man died Wednesday. A week before Thanksgiving, WXLV laid off 10 employees - including five on-air broadcasters such as weathercaster Tammy O'Neil - after canceling its weekend and weekday morning newscasts. He currently reports for WXII 12 News which serves the Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point DMA. Briana Conner anchors her final newscast at WXII 12 She joined the news team in 2015 and is moving back home to Houston, Texas Updated: 8:44 AM EDT May 28, 2021 Infinite Scroll Enabled Kenny. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. The announcement comes during WXII's biggest change in its news coverage in 10 years. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Sam Crenshaw Crenshaw worked at WFMY from 1991 to 1998 before moving to Atlanta. When the cheerleading coach broke the news to Katrina Kohel that she was the only one left on the cheer squad, Kohel was determined to compete anyway. Chan Harrison Master Control Operator at WXLV now MCO at ESPN in Bristol, Conn. (OK, Chan is not really famous or a sportscaster but he is definately infamous in some circles and likes watching sports on TV.). Dave Goren said, (Dave was with WXII TV 12 and now works with the Sportscasters and Sports Writers Hall of Fame, plus Dave works as the sideline reporter for Wake Forest football.). Weather Blog. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. WXII 12 News extends our thoughts and prayers to Franklin's family and friends. If this is your kayak, or if you know the owner, please call NRO Josh Kimball at (781) 383-1055 ext. He currently works as a news anchor on the morning show on Milwaukee's Fox 6. The Winston-Salem native was 61. Jane Harrington-Smith, a former news reporter, talk-show host, weekend anchor and assignment editor for WXII-TV in the 1970s, died Feb. 15 of heart failure at her home in Fishers, Ind. She is buried at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, also in Muncie. 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Caray left Greensboro to do play by play work for the NBAs Orlando Magic, where he stayed until 1996. When Marc Raye envisioned his barber studio, he wanted people to not just get a haircut, but also wanted them to have an experience. Follow, Communications/Community Engagement for Cohasset, Massachusetts, @CohassetPolice, @CohassetFire, @CohassetEMA|Former TV News Reporter|Proud @COMatBU/@myrwu alum, CPD found a kayak that was located at the base of the Cunningham Bridge. Ex-TV anchor leaves prison after two years. Woody Durham The long time Tar Heel play by play voice worked at WFMY for 14 years in the 1960s and early 1970s. Though Carr might find a role in raising awareness about drunken driving, his local celebrity status will be double-edged sword. She was 62. He currently reports for WXII 12 News which serves the Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point DMA. Rath, said he doesn't know if he wants to stay in television. Carrs passenger was also seriously injured in the crash. Each rating point - a percentage of a particular age group watching a show at any given time - represents as much as $700,000 in a market with a potential $75 million in advertising. +++++There were some other names that showed up later on, including Bruce Snyder(WXLV TV 45) and Mike Solarte(Time-Warner Cable), and again you may have others too, so send them in.+++++) (Jim Conner was another for the list and he was at WXLV TV 45, along with Bruce Snyder, and later Jim Conner worked with Mike Solarte, at Time-Warner Cable Sports Night, and Jim Conner passed away about two years back. Greensboro Weather. PHOTOS: http://on.wxii.com/1xpfoDQ on.wxii.com PHOTOS: Meet the WXII 12 News Team! Not Michael Logan. WXII 12 News anchor/reporter Wanda Starke announces retirement Recommended Stories HuffPost Mitch McConnell May Have Just Pulled The Ultimate Revenge On 2 Rival Senators The Senate minority. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. She is currently the Indianapolis-based bureau reporter and IRL reporter for the network. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Franklin's proudest accomplishments are her two children Michael and Kristy, alongside her two grandchildren. Wendel, a native of Illinois, joined the station five years ago. Johnny Phelps Phelps worked in this market for years, doing sports for WFMY, WXLV and WMAG-FM on their morning show with Bill Flynn. ``That's what it's all about. Watches and Warnings. The b, A juvenile was shot once in the back in the parking lot of a convenience store in the 2600 block of North Liberty Street Wednesday afternoon, . You can cancel at any time. Caray still works for the Braves and is also the lead play by play man for the MLB on TBS. Sounds like a case of mistaken address. Woody may or may not be related to GreensboroSports.coms Andy Durham. Television station WXII will lose two high-profile broadcasters - with 17 years of local experience between them - because station executives have declined to renew their contract. Co-Founder at S.W.A.G. Marlo Klain The former WXII reporter has worked with ESPN since 1997. He starts at the NBC affiliate Dec. 18. Brea Love is an American journalist and news personality who currently works at KXTV, Channel 10, an ABC affiliate television station, where she hosts a morning show and reports on health. Justin is committed to disseminating up to the minute information from Breaking News to Feature Stories; his multi-dimensional reports enlighten and educate. He has also done plenty of work in baseball, having done play by play for the Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves as well as the Fox Network. Phelps now works in Real Estate with Harry Norman Realtors who deals with property in North Carolina and Georgia and is based out of Atlanta. Winston-Salem/Forsyth Schools Chief Tricia McManus had to pivot quickly with new role, Back in action: Jeopardy contestant from Winston-Salem returns to show, Global race is on to improve EV range in the cold, Moscow reportedly threatened new parents in Ukraine: Register your newborns as Russian or else, The impact of climate change will be felt worse in these three U.S. cities, Scientists reveal hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza. ``But you have to think that they have to do what they think is best for the station. Harrington-Smith joined WXII in the mid-70s, after earning a degree in journalism from Fisk University. She was set to preach her first sermon this coming Sunday. Justin truly believes that everyone has a story and he is excited to make a difference every single day. ; grandson, Ryce M. Oxley; special cousins, William and Elaine Buie of Greesboro; and three lifelong friends since kindergarten, Awilda Gilliam Neal, Willardean Jordan Dula, and Adrienne Smith, all of Winston-Salem. Don was also instrumental in ensuring our. Denise Franklin was remembered as a . Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 6125. Guilford school board to GOP: We want someone else. WEBVTT KENNY: WE HAVE SOME SAD NEWS TOPASS ALONG THIS EVENING.FORMER WXII 12 NEWS ANCHORTHE KNEES FRANKLIN PASSED AWAYLAST NIGHT AT FORSYTH MEDICALCENTER.WANDA: DENISE WAS ALSO THEFORMER GENERAL MANAGER AT WFDDRADIO STATION.SHE HAD BATTLED HEALTH ISSUESFOR SOME TIME.THROUGHOUT HER CAREER, SHE USEDHER VOICE TO HELP AND INFORM.>> AND NOW, DENISE FRANKLIN.WAND DENISE FRANKLIN CAME TOWXII IN 1983, ANCHORING THE 6:00AND WXII 12 NEWS AT 11:00.SHE WAS ONLY 23, BUT SHE HADREMARKABLE MATURITY AND ACOMMANDING PRESENCE.>> SHE NOT ONLY HAD THIS SENSEOF AUTHORITY AND PROFESSIONALISMAND KNOWLEDGE, BUT SHE HAD THATVOICE.THE NICE -- DENISE HAD THATVOICE THAT GUYS WHO WORK INBROADCASTING WOULD KILL TO HAVE,AND I'M ONE OF THEM.I ALWAYS THOUGHT SHE HAD ONE OFTHE MOST REMARKABLE VOICES THATYOU WOULD HEAR OVER THE AIR.>> I'M DENISE FRANKLIN.WANDA: THE KNEES COANCHOR WITHRICK AMEE FOR 10 YEARS.HE HAS FOND MEMORIES OF ASERIOUS JOURNALIST AND FONDMEMORIES THEY ALWAYS SHARED.>> SHE WAS LAUGHING SO HARD THATSHE WAS STOPPING HER FOOTUNDERNEATH THE NEWS DESK WHILEWE WERE ON THE AIR.THE MICROPHONE DID NOT PICK ITUP, BUT SHE WAS STOPPING HERHERSELF CONNECTED SO SHE COULDTALK.WANDA: DENISE EIGHT ARE USED HERVOICE TO COPRODUCE WITH MARGARETJOHNSON A VIDEO SERIES,MODERN-DAY MIRACLES.ONE OF DENISE'S FORMER STUDENTS,NOW A VIDEO PRODUCER, WORKED ONTHE PROJECT.>> SHE WANTED PEOPLE TO KNOW HOWGOOD GOD WAS IN THAT MIRACLESCOULD STILL HAPPEN.WANDA: DENISE WAS A MEMBER OFUNITED METROPOLITAN MISSIONARYBAPTIST CHURCH AND A STUDENT ATWAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY DIVINITYSCHOOL.SHE HAD BEEN SLATED TO DELIVERHER TRIAL SERMON THIS SUNDAY.SHE LEAVES BEHIND TWO CHILDREN,MICHAEL AND CHRISTIE, TWOGRANDCHILDREN, AND ANEXTRAORDINARY LEGACY.>> NOT EVERYONE IS KIND ENOUGHFOR THOUGHTFUL ENOUGH TO SAYHEY, THIS IS WHAT I KNOW, LET MEHELP YOU ALONG THE WAY.SHE DID THAT FOR ME.>> GOING TO MISS HER.HER FOCUS, HER INTELLECT, HERWIT, HER FEARLESSNESS ABOUTSAYING WHAT SHE BELIEVED.THEY DON'T COME ALONG EVERY DAY.WANDA: FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS AREPENDING.THE NICE FRANKLIN WAS ONLY 59YEARS OLD.I SPOKE WITH MARGARET THISAFTERNOON, AND SHE TALKED ABOUTHOW DENISE WAS A TRUE BELIEVERAND LOYAL FRIEND.