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Meet the 6 News Team

Denae D'Arcy

Date of Joining WATE: 
April 2010 (Also worked at WATE 2001–2003)
Note: Denae D'Arcy left WATE in July 2011.
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Birthplace/Hometown: 
St. Joseph, Mo.
Education: 
  • Bachelor’s of Art degree in Mass Communications from Carson-Newman College
  • Master’s of Art degree in International Journalism from the University of Westminster in London, UK
Previous Media Experience: 

10 years experience as a news reporter and anchor:

  • Hazard, Kentucky (WYMT)
  • Cincinnati, Ohio (WKRC)
  • Eugene, Oregon (KVAL)
  • I've covered international freelance assignments such as NATO training in Denmark and local economics in Venice, Italy.
Personal Information: 

I am married to a British citizen who's moving over from London. I have a cat named Violet.

Outside Interests/Hobbies: 

I'm a published writer in Arrivals & Departures Magazine, as well as Avantoure Magazine. I sell vintage clothing in my online boutique, Black Violet Vintage, love gardening and have traveled to a dozen countries including South Africa, France, Portugal, and Italy.

What You Enjoy About Local News: 

6 News is an exciting team to be a part of because we truly care about our viewers. We push to uncover important stories that are relevant to our audience.

Media Awards and Honors: 
  • AP Award, 2000, Feature
  • SPJ Award, 2009, Investigative Report
  • University of Westminster Graduate Student Ambassador, 2007

Meet the Other Members of the 6 News Team

Josh Ault
Stephanie Beecken
Don Dare
Prentice Elliott
Kristin Farley
Drew Gardner
Hayley Harmon
Matt Hinkin
Julya Johnson
Mike Krafcik
Jessa Lewis
Samantha Manning
Jill McNeal
Mona Nair
Gene Patterson
Tearsa Smith
Fallon Smith
Lori Tucker
Ken Weathers
Bo Williams
Jim Wogan
Alexis Zotos

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