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The | WCAV-TV CBS19 serves the Charlottesville media market as the primary CBS affiliate. The station also has two low power affiliates: ABC16 and WAHU FOX27. For the better part of a decade, all three stations were lumped together using the common branding of Charlottesville Newsplex. In 2018, that branding was dropped, and all stations assumed the common identity of CBS19. The stations are owned by Gray Television. | ||
[[Image:Cbs19networksblue.png|right|thumb|175px|CBS19 Logo]] | [[Image:Cbs19networksblue.png|right|thumb|175px|CBS19 Logo]] | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
CBS19 was founded in 2004. WCAV first broadcast on August 15, 2004, becoming the area's first CBS affiliate and the first local competition to the established NBC affiliate, [[NBC29|WVIR-NBC29]]. Charlottesville previously received CBS from Richmond and Washington D.C. Shortly after the launch of WCAV on channel 19, owner Gray Television began broadcasting ABC affiliate WVAW-LP (ABC16) on channel 16. In early 2005, WCAV-TV and WVAW-LP were joined on-air by FOX affiliate WAUH-CA (FOX27) on channel 27. | |||
On September 21, 2008, WCAV launched a channel dedicated to weather on its second digital subchannel. Known on-air as "CBS19 Weather Now", it was added to Comcast digital channel 209 in December. Programming consists of local weather updates and national weather forecasts. Its broadcasts have been digital-only since February 16, 2009. | On September 21, 2008, WCAV launched a channel dedicated to weather on its second digital subchannel. Known on-air as "CBS19 Weather Now", it was added to Comcast digital channel 209 in December. Programming consists of local weather updates and national weather forecasts. Its broadcasts have been digital-only since February 16, 2009. | ||
== | ==CBS19 in the community== | ||
In July of 2009, the | In July of 2009, the CBS19 agreed to organize and sponsor Charlottesville's July fourth fireworks display for 2010. The tradition continued until 2018 when the event was passed to a new sponsor.<ref name="dpfireworks">[http://www.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/tv_station_bank_extend_life_of_fireworks/42786/ TV station, bank extend life of fireworks], Staff report, [[Daily Progress]], 14 July 2009.</ref><ref name="cvillefireworks">[http://www.c-ville.com/index.php?cat=1991704080566501&act=post&pid=12031407093877435 The Charlottesville Newsplex will fund Fourth of July fireworks], Caitlin Speaker, [[C-Ville Weekly]] July 14 2009.</ref>. | ||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
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In 2006, WCAV received runner-up for "Outstanding News Operation"{{fact}}. | In 2006, WCAV received runner-up for "Outstanding News Operation"{{fact}}. | ||
In 2008, WCAV won "Outstanding Sports Coverage" for a commercial television station, and the station's website finished runner up for "outstanding website"<ref name=VABawardsOhEight> [http://www.vabonline.com/news/06302008_stationawards.aspx | In 2008, WCAV won "Outstanding Sports Coverage" for a commercial television station, and the station's website finished runner up for "outstanding website"<ref name="VABawardsOhEight">[http://www.vabonline.com/news/06302008_stationawards.aspx Winners of the 71st Annual Virginia Broadcasting Awards Announced], Virginia Association of Broadcasters, June 30, 2008, retrieved 5 Aug 2009.</ref>. | ||
In 2009, WCAV won "Best Commercial" for a commercial television station, and runner-up for "Outstanding Sports Coverage" for a commercial television station<ref name=VABawardsOhNine>[http://www.vabonline.com/events/conventions/winners_2009.aspx 72nd Annual Summer Convention Award Winners Announced], Virginia Association of Broadcasters, July 2 2009, retrieved 5 Aug 2009.</ref>. | In 2009, WCAV won "Best Commercial" for a commercial television station, and runner-up for "Outstanding Sports Coverage" for a commercial television station<ref name="VABawardsOhNine">[http://www.vabonline.com/events/conventions/winners_2009.aspx 72nd Annual Summer Convention Award Winners Announced], Virginia Association of Broadcasters, July 2 2009, retrieved 5 Aug 2009.</ref>. | ||
==News Programming== | ==News Programming== | ||
'''WCAV''' | '''WCAV''' | ||
*Good Morning Charlottesville - weekdays, 5-7 a.m. (simulcast on WVAW; second hour on WAHU at 7 a.m.) | *Good Morning Charlottesville - weekdays, 5-7 a.m. (simulcast on WVAW; second hour on WAHU at 7 a.m.) | ||
*CBS19 News at Noon - weekdays | *CBS19 News at Noon - weekdays | ||
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'''WAHU''' | '''WAHU''' | ||
*CBS19 News At 10 - weekdays and weekends | *CBS19 News At 10 - weekdays and weekends | ||
==News Team== | ==News Team== | ||
'''Anchors''' | '''Anchors''' | ||
*Rarione Maniece - weekday mornings; also producer | *Rarione Maniece - weekday mornings; also producer | ||
*Desiree Montilla - weekends at 10 and 11 p.m.; also reporter | |||
*Dan Schutte - weeknights at 6, 10 and 11 p.m. | *Dan Schutte - weeknights at 6, 10 and 11 p.m. | ||
*Bo Sykes - weekday mornings and noon | *Bo Sykes - weekday mornings and noon | ||
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'''Weather''' | '''Weather''' | ||
*Travis Koshko (NWA Seal of Approval) - chief meteorologist; weekday mornings and noon | *Travis Koshko (NWA Seal of Approval) - chief meteorologist; weekday mornings and noon | ||
*David Reese - weeknights at 5, 6, 10 and 11 p.m. | *David Reese - weeknights at 5, 6, 10 and 11 p.m. | ||
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'''Sports''' | '''Sports''' | ||
*Damon Dillman - sports director; weeknights at 6, 10 and 11 p.m. | *Damon Dillman - sports director; weeknights at 6, 10 and 11 p.m. | ||
*Zach Francis - sports anchor; weekend evenings, also sports reporter | *Zach Francis - sports anchor; weekend evenings, also sports reporter | ||
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'''Reporters''' | '''Reporters''' | ||
*Brianna Hamblin | *Brianna Hamblin | ||
* | *Chelsea King | ||
* | *Darnell Myrick | ||
*Courteney Stuart | *Courteney Stuart | ||
'''News Director''' | '''News Director''' | ||
*Val Thompson | *Val Thompson | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
<references/> | <references /> | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www. | |||
*[http://www.cbs19news.com/ CBS19 Official Site] | |||
*[http://www.facebook.com/cbs19newsroom CBS19 Facebook Page] | *[http://www.facebook.com/cbs19newsroom CBS19 Facebook Page] | ||
*[http://www.twitter.com/cbs19news CBS19 Twitter Page] | *[http://www.twitter.com/cbs19news CBS19 Twitter Page] | ||
*[http://www.cvilleweather.com/ CBS19 Weather Authority] | *[http://www.cvilleweather.com/ CBS19 Weather Authority] | ||
*[http://www.gray.tv/index.php?page=wcav Gray Television Directory] | *[http://www.gray.tv/index.php?page=wcav Gray Television Directory] | ||
[[Category:Television]] | [[Category:Television]] | ||
[[Category:2004 establishments]] | [[Category:2004 establishments]] | ||
Revision as of 10:06, 14 October 2019
WCAV-TV CBS19 serves the Charlottesville media market as the primary CBS affiliate. The station also has two low power affiliates: ABC16 and WAHU FOX27. For the better part of a decade, all three stations were lumped together using the common branding of Charlottesville Newsplex. In 2018, that branding was dropped, and all stations assumed the common identity of CBS19. The stations are owned by Gray Television.
History
CBS19 was founded in 2004. WCAV first broadcast on August 15, 2004, becoming the area's first CBS affiliate and the first local competition to the established NBC affiliate, WVIR-NBC29. Charlottesville previously received CBS from Richmond and Washington D.C. Shortly after the launch of WCAV on channel 19, owner Gray Television began broadcasting ABC affiliate WVAW-LP (ABC16) on channel 16. In early 2005, WCAV-TV and WVAW-LP were joined on-air by FOX affiliate WAUH-CA (FOX27) on channel 27.
On September 21, 2008, WCAV launched a channel dedicated to weather on its second digital subchannel. Known on-air as "CBS19 Weather Now", it was added to Comcast digital channel 209 in December. Programming consists of local weather updates and national weather forecasts. Its broadcasts have been digital-only since February 16, 2009.
CBS19 in the community
In July of 2009, the CBS19 agreed to organize and sponsor Charlottesville's July fourth fireworks display for 2010. The tradition continued until 2018 when the event was passed to a new sponsor.[1][2].
Awards
WCAV has received the following awards from the Virginia Association of Broadcasters (VAB):
In 2006, WCAV received runner-up for "Outstanding News Operation"[citation needed].
In 2008, WCAV won "Outstanding Sports Coverage" for a commercial television station, and the station's website finished runner up for "outstanding website"[3].
In 2009, WCAV won "Best Commercial" for a commercial television station, and runner-up for "Outstanding Sports Coverage" for a commercial television station[4].
News Programming
WCAV
- Good Morning Charlottesville - weekdays, 5-7 a.m. (simulcast on WVAW; second hour on WAHU at 7 a.m.)
- CBS19 News at Noon - weekdays
- CBS19 News at 5 - weekdays (simulcast on WVAW)
- CBS19 News at 6 - weekdays (simulcast on WVAW)
- CBS19 News at 11 - weekdays and weekends (weekday newscasts simulcast on WVAW)
WAHU
- CBS19 News At 10 - weekdays and weekends
News Team
Anchors
- Rarione Maniece - weekday mornings; also producer
- Desiree Montilla - weekends at 10 and 11 p.m.; also reporter
- Dan Schutte - weeknights at 6, 10 and 11 p.m.
- Bo Sykes - weekday mornings and noon
- Tara Wheeler - weeknights at 5, 6 and 11 p.m.
- Ric Young - weeknights at 5 p.m.; also reporter
Weather
- Travis Koshko (NWA Seal of Approval) - chief meteorologist; weekday mornings and noon
- David Reese - weeknights at 5, 6, 10 and 11 p.m.
- Jack Durkin - weekend evenings; also reporter
Sports
- Damon Dillman - sports director; weeknights at 6, 10 and 11 p.m.
- Zach Francis - sports anchor; weekend evenings, also sports reporter
- Preston Willett - sports anchor; weekend evenings, also sports reporter
Reporters
- Brianna Hamblin
- Chelsea King
- Darnell Myrick
- Courteney Stuart
News Director
- Val Thompson
Notes
- ↑ TV station, bank extend life of fireworks, Staff report, Daily Progress, 14 July 2009.
- ↑ The Charlottesville Newsplex will fund Fourth of July fireworks, Caitlin Speaker, C-Ville Weekly July 14 2009.
- ↑ Winners of the 71st Annual Virginia Broadcasting Awards Announced, Virginia Association of Broadcasters, June 30, 2008, retrieved 5 Aug 2009.
- ↑ 72nd Annual Summer Convention Award Winners Announced, Virginia Association of Broadcasters, July 2 2009, retrieved 5 Aug 2009.