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Meet the 6 News Team

Harlow Sumerford

Date of Joining WATE: 
August 2007
Note: Harlow Sumerford left WATE in January 2011.
Birthplace/Hometown: 
St. Simons Island, Ga.
Education: 
  • Roanoke College in Salem, Va. Degree in history
Previous Media Experience: 
  • 2004-2007 WCYB in the Tri-Cities, Tenn. -- weekend anchor and reporter
  • 2002-2004 KSTF in Scottsbluff, Neb. -- I got my foot in the door of the television business. I did everything, was the main anchor as well as shot my own video.
Personal Information: 

Pet Owner: 4-year old yellow lab named "Putter"

Outside Interests/Hobbies: 

playing golf, jogging and throwing the tennis ball with Putter, traveling with my wife Alyson, watching my beloved Georgia Bulldogs (sorry Vols fans!)

What You Enjoy About Local News: 

There is never a dull day although it can be hectic at times. It is important people know what is going on in their community, both good and bad. I enjoy giving people useful information that impacts their lives.

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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