WAVY Collects 60,000 Notebooks, Folders, Backpacks During School Supply Drive
September 21st, 2023 by Paul GreeleyThanks to the kindness of donors, both large and small, “Operation School Supplies” collected more than 60,000 school supplies, ranging from notebooks and pencils to folders and backpacks, plus much more.
Nexstar Donates To Community Programs In 7 Markets
January 11th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyFrom October 2022 to the end of the year, the Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation donated money to the United Way, local food banks, the Salvation Army, veterans programs and other community organization across seven markets where Nexstar owns a TV station.
Market Share’s Most-Read Columns In 2022
January 3rd, 2023 by Paul GreeleyIn 2022, there were 266 Market Share columns published which generated more than 255,000 views. Here are some of the most-read columns of 2022.
WAVY Norfolk Continues Tradition Of Collecting Coats For Families
November 29th, 2022 by Paul GreeleyWAVY, Nexstar’s NBC affiliate serving Hampton Roads, Va., continues its annual community project, 10 On Your Side Coats for Families drive. According to the station, WAVY has been helping those in need by collecting coats for people of all ages and sizes for more than three decades.
WAVY’s Don Roberts Retiring After 33 Years On Morning News
September 16th, 2022 by Paul GreeleyDon Roberts is retiring after 33 years behind the anchor desk at WAVY News 10 Today. “I am constantly in awe of what Don does to make our community a better place,” says Sarah Zak, WAVY’s news director.
New Weather, Late News And Other Local TV Promos From May
June 3rd, 2022 by Paul GreeleyCrime-fighting choppers, weather and investigative testimonials, late news images and a weather app promo done in May from markets like Seattle, Los Angeles, Jacksonville, Austin and Richmond offer ideas and, perhaps, inspiration.
WAVY Gives Away 16,000 Coats To Needy Families
February 15th, 2022 by Paul GreeleyFor 29 years, WAVY Norfolk, Va., has teamed up with local businesses, nonprofits and churches to collect, clean and distribute winter garmets. This year it gathered more than 16,000 coats, a new record.
How TV Stations Are Connecting With Their Communities
March 12th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyTV stations make meaningful contributions and connections in a variety of beneficial ways with their communities. Here’s a round-up of how some stations are helping and serving their communities.
WAVY’s Year-Ender Stays 100% On Brand
December 29th, 2020 by Paul Greeley“Even in one of the toughest years most of us have experienced, WAVY was On Your Side, and helped so many people,” said Jason Ruel, WAVY’s promotion producer.
Nexstar Donates $20K To Help Families Of Virginia Beach Mass Shooting
June 1st, 2020 by Paul GreeleyOn May 31, 2019, a Virginia Beach city engineer shot and killed 12 people and seriously injured four others at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center. Today, the Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation will donate $20,000 to The Virginia Beach Tragedy Fund, to assist the families of those killed or wounded during the mass shooting.