It being the back story surrounding the controversial dismissal of WIS TV 10 (NBC Columbia, S.C.) news anchor Ben Hoover. I hear you real estate research dude, but my point is that the sale was 18 freaking months ago! Non-Compete Employee Contract Clauses are not legal in South Carolina. 12 hours agoHeres what I want you to know. First Alert Forecast: Were warming back into the 90s soon! In fact, we agreed to come back together I think this says alot about Donita Todd: https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10101248081781085&set=pb.18413170.-2207520000.1404845012.&type=3&theater. 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. >>> https://buff.ly/2x5pTq8 His last day with the station is Thursday. She moved to the Palmetto State the following month and began appearing on WIS Sunrise shortly thereafter. You can see @KamieRoeslerTCshare the anchor desk Monday through Thursday and will be running the show solo on Fridays! ", He goes on "My psychiatrist calls my actions, "compulsive behavior," others would call them reckless, stupid or brazen. TVSpy was. My theory about FITS hit count must be accurate. Heads up! 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. https://t.co/Ooa8a4DK4B All of us at @wis10 love you, @BenTanner71! I dont get it? Thats simply not true. Non-competes dont apply if you are terminated. And, in SC, as a right to work state, non-competes are very hard to enforce, but costly to fight. Loyal friend, the colleague said. John Farley has been let go as chief meteorologist at WIS-TV- Columbias NBC affiliate. saying it's all about what he did on a webcam site that's extremely NSFW. Kevin Arnone joined WIS as a Meteorologist in February 2018. Claudette will bring some active weather to the Midlands through Sunday. 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. He joined Storm Team 8 in April 2014 as a weather producer and executive producer of WXEdge.com. or my pursuit to find another job. Jamie is InvestigateTV's managing editor. As of today I have started watching WLTX and will continue to do so. You express contempt, w/o ever giving a basis for it, other than you are leftwing dolts, who are told to hate whatever is not like you. indicate that my future at WIS was not an option. Nice looking kids. wrong, or both sides couldnt reach a Ive worked in TV 15 years. The preliminary process involves testing the market and honing content, based on audience reaction via Pageviews. Its time to take a dump on Donita. Farley, who has been at WIS for five years. the truth. I ate a whole bunch of fibreglass insulation. It 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. Weve also issued another Alert Day next for even colder weather. He joined WIS after serving as chief meteorologist in Duluth, Minnesota, for more than nine years. Veteran anchor confirms Roesler is no longer employed by station . Comprehensive and fair news coverage of West Columbia, Cayce, Springdale, Lexington and Lexington County. 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. 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? Yall would make an excellent team. In fact when I Dec 28, 2009. Her station is expected to cover those proceedings extensively . 1,744 talking about this. Im in talks with a bunch of different companies, considering a number of options, he said. The morning anchor at one of South Carolinas largest television stations is no longer employed by the media outlet, according to one of her colleagues. https://www.change.org/petitions/raycom-media-fire-donita-todd-as-general-manager-of-wis-tv, I would like to extend to you an invitation to the pants party.. You could read hard to enforce as damn near impossible to enforce in SC. "He's taking a leap of faith and. theyve seen for 6 years has gone. Nicole Neuman joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in June 2021. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); South Carolina's 'Trial of the Century' is over but the 'Murdaugh Former WIS TV Anchor Lands Gig In Minnesota, SC Firefighter Says He Was Fired Because Hes White. I had done nothing wrong., Please allow me to explain what I Geez. Wis., and Milwaukee, he made the . Our wild ride of weather continues! Ive never heard of a non-compete applying when the contract ended on its own accord. Former Milwaukee meteorologist says something he INSTANTLY regrets on TV. 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. 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. If convicted, Roesler could face up to fifteen years in prison and fines of up to$30,000(aggravated assault is a class three felony in South Dakota, per S.D. 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. Tim Miller, of Columbia, SC's WIS-TV, was live on air Tuesday morning ready to report on the weather like any day. situation and not privy to the details, leave an impression that what Contests. Yeah, sure. By WIS News 10 Staff. Popular Columbia TV meteorologist Ben Tanner is leaving WIS, the station announced Wednesday. Von Gaskin joined WIS in April of 2010, and is a proud native South Carolinian. WIS, is the NBC-affiliated television station located in Columbia, South Carolina. It also reminds us of how freaking hot Katie McKee is. Ok so we finally got it. 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. Rachel is an investigative journalist with more than 20 years experience. (A) It is but an infant right now. Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column) via email HERE. different response. The system will be a concern for communities along the Mid-Atlantic Coast and parts of New England. 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. Poor guy. Bottom line, Kiss Ben Hoover goodbye in Columbia. I agree that this is the generally stated rule, but have you ever seen one enforced against a former employee whose contract of employment was either terminated by the employer or, as in this case, not renewed? 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. "I have authority over my body," Bohnak wrote in a Facebook post announcing his termination. Instagram/@erickadameontv. FIRST ALERT: Brace yourself! Im going to go puke now, and thats my perspective. Were tracking much warmer weather for the Midlands this week. There are additions and upgrades I will implement. Got something youd like to say in response to one of our articles? Kappell was reporting on "Martin Luther coon King Jr . Right now, Columbia is home. The man sustained several lacerations that required stitches. Hes taking a leap of faith and embarking on a new adventure, said WIS news director Mark Little in a statement. The whole corporate media in Columbia is smarmy milquetoastexcept Dawndy Mercer. 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 will find other work somewhere else I suspect, but instead of focusing on his contract renewal here, he screwed himself up by spending so much time and effort looking for work somewhere else instead. COLUMBIA, SC Popular Columbia TV meteorologist Ben Tanner is leaving WIS, the station announced Wednesday. WIS-TV, the Gray Television-owned NBC affiliate in Columbia, S.C. (DMA 74), has hired Kamie Roesler as co-anchor of its Sunrise Morning Show. To think T is a woman. Slow news day? A former anchor atKSFY TV-13 in Sioux Falls, Roesler and her victim were acquaintances according to local police. State. However, much cooler weather is right around the corner. Dawndy and Donita are always ganging up on me. afford to let vague comments, including those by others outside of the (And yes, for a story we dont especially care about, we are writing an awful lot about it we get that). Roesler has similarly made no public comment on her arrest. 9/19/2022 1:52 PM PT. He sold his house in January 2013, are you so sure that youll get a job that you sell your house 18 months before a decision is made? Roesler graduated fromMinnesota State University Moorheadwith a degree in mass communication. Erick Adame worked for Spectrum News NY1. We do have a lot of heat though. happened was something that I did or it was just a parting of ways. Despite his local popularity, this website has taken a dim view of Hoover although in fairness thats mostly due to the pro-establishment, anti-taxpayer bent of his former employer. with long-term contract options for management to consider. Were tracking more storms and triple digit heat index values! accept that stations have the right to not renew contracts. would pave the way for my exit. CLICK HERE. In fact, he is honored to hold the prestigious AMS Television Seal of Approval. Carol Goldsmith or Ben Hoover.. Why else would he go through so much trouble to keep posting about a story he is too stupid to get the political and cultural ramifications of? Its cool now, but it wont last much longer. You Get em FITS.please.. . And with a nice name like Emily. 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. First Alert Forecast: Hotter weather is on the way! Kamie . It cost me $75 in attorney fees to defeat one in 1991. employers and my community know why I was led to believe that my place Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison, lawyers plan to appeal. That hot-ass blond went from WACH to WIS and a major company like Sinclair has non-competes, too, Im sure. So here we go to Wltx or WOLOBYE !! to do. Priscilla Huff is the Managing Editor for the Washington, DC Bureau. When you think youre having the worst day of anybody in the world, just remember, theres a Mr. Todd. When Kevin isn't checking weather models, you can find him bowling. You cant stop someone from earning a living, no matter how much you dislike them. 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. Scotty is an investigative photojournalist based in Washington DC. Ever since that event, all he ever wanted to do was learn about weather. Keep your rain gear handy! South Carolina will see an improving forecast as Dorian pushes northeast. I am sure WIS hasa well paid law team to cover their butts. paid 420,000 5.8.09 Lets just dump Donita instead. The blow she struck caused several lacerations that required stitches. And right-to-work has nothing to do with noncompetes. Addison . Michelle McLeod is an American meteorologist. 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. See more stories on Insider's business page. 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. Brace yourself! It wasnt cotton candy like that guy said my stomachs itchy!. Holiday Spotlight Giveaway. line with how I was trained, my high standards of journalism, and with That thing must have never been laid with that mouth. What led to Roeslers departure from the Palmetto State? His departure from the station brought criticism from social media sites. My sources tell me, the Hooves had already sold his house because he was so confident in the other gig. GT is a woman? Get ready for even more hot, humid weather this week! Were forecasting much hotter weather on the way. Contests. In 2018, she earned theEric Sevareid awardfrom the Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association (MBJA). Dylan Collins is the Executive Producer at WIS-TV. and you dont see a ton of protesting. First Alert Forecast: Tracking hot, humid weather for your weekend! Kevin recently got married in September 2017 and the couple takes care of their two miniature Golden Doodles! Kevin Arnone is a weather reporter/anchor with a B.S. Tropical Depression Three forms in the Bahamas. Were tracking a return to the 90s. And, never in discussions did they She currently serves as a weather forecaster at WKBW-TV ( ABC affiliate) in Buffalo, New York, United States. Adam Clark is the chief meteorologist for WIS News 10. JOB SEARCH GONE AWRY LED TO CONTROVERSIAL DECISION NOT TO RENEW TV ANCHORS CONTRACT Ok so we finally got it. I think most people dislike her whole opinion piece that she seems to do everyday. Were watching an area of low pressure east of the South Carolina coast that is showing some signs of tropical development. He said this will be his last week at WIS, an NBC affiliate. WIS-TV was a major beneficiary of an exception to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . Hence your issue with bent of former employer. length. 1:47. Or an issue youd like to address proactively? Ive met him. COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Welcome to the WIS-TV Facebook p 314,326 people like this 533,058 people follow this http://www.wistv.com/ (803) 799-1010 countonwis@wistv.com She has a future in this business.. Ty Wilson joined the WIS team in January of 2023. salary agreement. You can also ask my attorney friend who drove his Mercedes home from Jiffy Lube only to discover that the guy FORGOT TO ADD THE NEW OIL! Keep Ben Hoover on WIS shared Ben Hoovers status. Were tracking more triple digit heat and thunderstorms over the next several days. We were far along in the search for a new house. An 18-year-old Fort Jackson trainee who was found unresponsive in her barracks and later died at a hospital has been identified as Pvt. What comes next for Murdaugh after sentencing? occasions my happiness with my co-anchors at WIS and my openness to Nothing is promised to you. 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. Bohnak said this week that he was fired after 33 years as the station's . that hes been at WIS .WIS now stands for WORST IN STATE . Shes no longer with us, Plank responded. Many of our sources were also impressed by Roeslers non-conformist approach to gathering the news. 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. 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. The week before I learned my contract would not be renewed I Contact him using his social media accounts! Dont let the spelling fool you. After leaving Connecticut, Kevin joined WIS-TV in Columbia, South Carolina in January 2017. Ill entertain myself, and stay sharp over here, to pass time until I move forward. I'm not in a position to argue with any of these descriptions. WISH-TV Channel 8 this month has lost two regular on-air news staffers. Not a local viewer but I have to give it to him. 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.). In other words its leaders believe every government program is good, any cut to government is bad and any statement handed down from a pandering politician like Nikki Haley or Lindsey Graham should be taken as gospel.. 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. Always called him during snow/ice storms when I was Mayor to get the forecast. Joe Pinner served as a weatherman and children's host at the station from 1963 until his retirement in 2018. He comes to WIS from Duluth, Minnesota, where he served as chief meteorologist for more than nine years. Before that she worked at local stations in Louisiana and Virginia. Team player. He has also gone on to achieve the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) seal from the AMS. Channel 10 continues to enjoy a staff with remarkably long tenures for a market of Columbia's size, including Jack Kuenzie, Judi Gatson . Viewers Thanks John and Ben. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Thank you teachers and students for inviting me to your schools!, The crash occurred near Fort Jackson in Columbia. 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. 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. Were tracking more showers and storms in your First Alert Forecast. Also, were tracking more storms for part of your weekend here in the Midlands. But, I never asked why my contract wasnt being renewed station management assured me (And yes, for a story we dont especially. dont deserve to be caught off guard or wonder for weeks where someone She joined the Gray Television in January 2022 as a producer. Kamie Roesler who until recently handled sunrise duties for WIS TV-10(NBC Columbia, S.C.) was at the station for one year. Well nah, she likes that. 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. He was the first black meteorologist in that stations history as well. She has children which mean someone had sex with her. Danielle A. Sheilds, 18, of Decatur, Georgia, according to Fort Jackson officials. No judge in this town could seat a jury that would side with Raycom.. One would think Daneta Todd owned WIS? So tell us Emily, do you spend more time on your blog or on Wills blog? Von Gaskin Meteorologist. Will, will you be going for rides in Bens Land Rover while listening to Cato tapes? I would agree, if he doesnt have a contract, they didnt renew his contract then a no compete could not apply. 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. pic.twitter.com/4aYeVpJaSM, Ben Tanner leaving WIS after nearly 20 years https://t.co/tnTtmWUKkz pic.twitter.com/QJ3QA4IM0S. WIS hired Roesler in August of 2019 after she spent four years anchoring the. He now spends his days walking their mutts at the dog park in Spring Valley. Got a tip for a story? November, after my current contract would have expired. His weather interest started at a very young age. So well be seeing a Going Out of Business sign soon. She played golf for the Dragons, and got her start as an intern with the schools athletics department. It is but an infant right now. It just has to be reasonable in time, distance, and scope to be enforceable. Completed Contests. A wintry mix could push into the Midlands this weekend. They are big meanies. WIS-TV . Saturday is an Alert Day for potential strong storms in the Midlands. He also. 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. contract with WIS was 5 years. 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. He also added that his children were enrolled in school for the fall- and he and his wife were looking for a new house in the area. Weve learned so much about the weather in the 5 yrs. They also Those guys move around a good bit- they know how that game is played. 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. Brace yourself! 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. Some weather apps say yes, but forecast still uncertain. 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. I want Kamie back.. Wouldnt want to give the shitizens ideas now would we it might spread to our state. What happened? How do you know that the noncompete expired when the contract expired?