From Terry:
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FM Talk Radio

     The management of WORD/WYRD is set to announce that the AM talk radio stations will soon be simulcast on the FM frequency now occupied by 106.3 Charlie.
     Sources at parent company Entercom Communications confirmed the change and said listeners of both stations will be told of the decision on Friday, June 13.
     The adult hits 106.3 Charlie is a 25,000 watts FM station licensed in Simpsonville. WORD/WYRD operate at 950/1330 with two 5,000 watt towers in Greenville and Spartanburg.
     In the last three years, 106.3 has undergone three format changes. Charlie was introduced last August after nine months of female oriented talk. Before that, the station had a Contemporary Christian/Country format.
     Attempts to contact WORD program director Bob McClain about the change were unsuccessful (we kept getting his cheerful voice mail). 6-10-08

     O Chatterers of High, have mercy on us, for we have been rudely lax in our commitment to this site.
     Have mercy, for we have been plagued by unemployment, slavery, and the threat of foreclosure from our Mediachatter predecessor.
     We beseech you to show mercy and forgiveness. Allow us to continue to use our creativity and smarts to entertain you with Metamucil regularity.
     Hear the pleas of your humble servants. Wounded, but strong, we come to you on bended knee, ready to continue this journey.  6-9-08

     We recently heard from Maureen Gobeil, the ex-wife of former SCETV broadcaster Andy Gobeil. As we reported in April, Gobeil walked out the ETV door with no where to go. Here’s what Maureen had to say about the situation.
     Just wanted to let you know that not only has Andy lost his job but he has let insurance lapse on his two sons which he is supposed to cover. I found this out when I went to the pharmacy and they told me that the insurance card was declined. His wonderful response was "fuck you." This is from a man that has not had his children over night since December 31st and we have been separated and divorced for over 3 years and he has only had the boys for one Thursday night when he is supposed to have them every other Thursday and for only a handful of weekends. He tries to get people to believe that I do not allow him to get the boys but as a single mother I can assure you I would welcome the break. Now I will not allow him to have the boys over night when he was living in his car or at ETV or when he did not have car insurance or a registered car for over a year. I also need to make sure they are morally being taken care for so no overnights at a girlfriend’s house. Supposedly he has an apartment but still chooses not to see his 10 year old and 6 year old sons. Andy is a pompous phony that wants everyone to see "Andrew Gobeil". Pretty sad that he lost his $50,000 a year job. To think he gave up a six figure income to "be closer to his son’s" that he does not see.
                                                                                                                       Regards,
                                                                                                            Maureen Gobeil

The State returns

     Last year, when gas prices hit $3 a gallon (the good old days), most regional newspapers pulled their racks out of the Upstate, including The State and Atlanta Journal-Constitution. After a little arm twisting, The State’s Sunday edition is back on the rack at the News & More News Stand, 3010 East North Street in Greenville. This is the only location where the Sunday State is available. News & More people said they will add the Saturday edition in August and possibly all weekday editions during football season.  6-9-08

     The 2008 Southeast Regional Emmy Awards will be presented on Saturday, June 21 in Atlanta. These are the Upstate nominees. Please note our editorial content splattered through the listings.  6-9-08

Specialty Assignment Report
Click on JL
J.L. Watkins
WYFF-TV
Coming to America
Michael Cogdill, Chad Zellmer
WYFF-TV
**Michael Cogdill is only nominated for two Emmys this year. It’s actually a blessing in disguise. With more than 20 gold statues to his name, Cogdill can postpone converting his kitchen in to a second trophy room.
Photographer - News
Chad Zellmer
WYFF-TV
John Hendon
WYFF-TV
Editor - News
Leighton Grant
WLOS-TV
Sports-News Single Story
Extremity Games
John Le, Eric Sander
WLOS-TV
He's Got a Shot
Erin Hartness, Chad Zellmer, Amanda Harley
WYFF-TV
Informational/Instructional
Everyday Edisons 106
Michael Cable, Louis Foreman
Bouncing Brain Productions
**Michael Cable is one of Connie LeGrands’ ex-husbands. Connie married Michael when they both worked at Fox Carolina. Connie left Michael and Fox Carolina. She’s now at WSPA-TV and married to no one. Give her time.
Breaking News
Anderson Mill Fire
Alex Bongiomo, Kathryn Foessel, Russ Bradley
WSPA-TV
On Camera Talent-Reporter-Specialty Assignment
J.L. Watkins
WYFF-TV
On Camera Talent-Performer
J.L. Watkins
WYFF-TV
Investigative Report
Target 4:911
Tim Waller, John Hendon, Benjie Newman
WYFF –TV
General Assignment Report
The Brotherhood
Chad Zellmer
WYFF-TV
Health/Science News
Dogged Determination
John Le, Leighton Grant
WLOS-TV
Business/ Consumer
Are You too Fat for Your Car
Mike McCormick, Greg Hutchinson
WYFF-TV
Feature News Report
License to Claus
Michael Cogdill, John Hendon
WYFF-TV
Mr. Wayne's Field of Dreams
Gordon Dill, J.L. Watkins
WYFF-TV
The Beat Goes On
Russ Bowen, Leighton Grant
WLOS-TV
Health/Science Program
The Big Picture: Shaken Baby Syndrome
Aimee Crouch, Andrew Gobeil, Tom Posey, Vania Redd
South Carolina ETV
**if Andrew wins, maybe he can sell his Emmy and catch up on his kids health insurance premiums.
On Camera Talent-Reporter-General Assignment
Russ Bowen
Russ Bowen
WLOS-TV
Weather
Wild Mountain Weather
Julie Wunder, Eric Sander, Julie Fries
WLOS-TV
Spot News
Spiderman Saves the Day
Erin Hartness, Chad Zellmer
WYFF-TV
Director-Newscast
Grayson Dove
WYFF-TV
Technical Director
Eric Tapler
WYFF-TV
Writer-Program (Non News)
Everyday Edisons
Michael Cable
Bouncing Brains Productions
Promotion - News Promotion - Campaign
Ever Wondered
Joanna Wells, Benjie Newman, Jeff Durham
WYFF-TV
Promotion – News Promotion – Single Spot
Blue Ridge To The Big Easy
Seth Gronquist, Paul Dewitt, David Saich
WLOS-TV
Promotion-Image News
Mobile, Anywhere You Go
Kelly Hoffman, Benjie Newman, Jeff Durham
WYFF-TV
News 13 – Your Story
Seth Gronquist, Paul Dewitt, David Saich
WLOS-TV
News Excellence
WYFF 4
Justin Antoniotti
WYFF-TV
**Justin has been the news director at WYFF for seven months and already has an Emmy nomination under his belt. It took his predecessor, Andy Still, years to accomplish such a feat.
On Camera Talent – Anchor Weather
John Cessarich
WYFF-TV
On Camera Talent – Anchor Sports
Geoff Hart
WYFF-TV
Newscast-Daily-Markets 26-75
News Channel 7 at 5:00
Heather Husson, Ken Elmore, Alex Bongiomo, Karen Kelly,
Tom Crabtree, Amy Wood, Jack Roper, Craig Beatty, Chris
Cato, Kristen Nastasia, Alison Storm, Carmen Coursey,
Charles Powell, Ti Barnes, Mike Kanady, Joel Eaves, David
Jolley, BJ Patterson, Jason Singleton, Nick Gosness, Russ
Bradley
WSPA-TV
The Ten O’Clock News
KyAnn Lewis, Kelly Boan, Chris Ratzer, Jeff Moreau, Lidia
St. Mark, Cody Alcorn, Scott Hummelsheim, Gray Cecil,
Adrian Acosta, Eric Del Greco, Mark Warren, Bernard Reid,
Chris Robinson, David Dodge, Jadon Brown, Jennifer
Phillips, Jade Hindmon, Steve Dunning, Heather Freeman,
Michael Smith, Dan Bubany, Anthony Cox, Mindy Neill,
Corey Miller
WHNS-TV
News 13 on My 40
Hillary Brown, Carolyn Ryan, Leighton Grant, Andy Coates,
Ben Ellison, Holly Headrick, Frank Fraboni, Mike Cuevas,
Stan Pamfilis, Cameron Murray
WLOS-TV
WYFF News 4
Jennifer Bowers, Justin Antoniotti, Lee Brown, Janice
Limon, Theresa Sechrist, Kim Deal, Michael Cogdill, Carol
Goldsmith, Kim McCrea, John Cessarich, Geoff Hart,
Maurice Profitt, Grayson Dove, Doug Durkee, Danny Ross,
Marsa Jarrett, Michael J. Hayes
WYFF-TV