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WPEC anchor John Discepolo has been off the air since October 15th. Discepolo caught a rare nerve disorder. http://www.ftvlive.com/todays-news/2015/10/28/south-florida-anchor-off-the-air-with-rare-nerve-disorder

I wonder why they haven't updated the Sunday open to include Kate Snow's name?

Huge news indeed. Another change of the guard from the days when he and Colleen Marshall inherited the anchor slots from Doug Adair and Angela Pace. At least Jym Ganahl is staying put since he's been at the station since 1979. I wonder if Mike Jackson would move back to nightside. Having him on the morning shift may be an advantage since they lead into the "Today" show and WBNS no longer extends into the 7am hour...

Major news out of Columbus tonight, Longtime WCMH Anchor, Cabot Rea has announced this evening that he'll be retiring from NBC 4 in December.

I remember meeting Pat Ciarrocchi back in the late 1980's. She gave a lecture at my college in Wilmington, DE. Yes, she was, and is one of DE's favorite daughters - but what stands out still to this day is her natural charm and ease delivering a message on-air or in person. What you saw on TV was what you got in person, as well. She has a real charm that pulls you in. I will greatly miss her on-air presence at KYW. It is sad to see a once mighty news powerhouse reduced to what it has become today. Their focus on ratings, and profit has replaced a once honorable focus on journalism. Whether you think of the days of "Camelot" and Jessica Savitch or more recent notables like Larry Kane and Diane Allen, or even Larry Mendte (before his fall from grace) - these were world-class newscasters/journalists who truly deserved their place at the anchor desk in the 4th largest market in the US. Today, we see a team of youth and/or B-rate talent with low salaries protecting the profits. We see a team of pretty boy/girl faces meant to bring in the youthful target market viewership with little to no regard for journalistic integrity. Some of them may become good journalists in 20 years or so when they actually may deserve their seat at the grown-ups table. Pat, we will miss you and all you represent as a journalist. You have truly earned all the kudos and respect of a grateful Philadelphia.

OR (even worse)...they could sack Haynes (so he would jump to 11)! Either way, Fox 5 will soon be rolling out the welcoming mat for Stephany Fisher in a couple months.