Debra Morgan
Recent StoriesAnchor
Professional Experience:
1993 to present: anchor, WRAL-TV; 1990 to 1993: reporter, Jacksonville, Fla.; 1988 to 1990: reporter/anchor, Toledo, Ohio
Awards & Recognition:
Two-time Emmy Award winner; 2006 Five Star Award (WRAL Employee of the Year); Women of Achievement Award in Journalism from the North Carolina Women’s Club; Leadership Triangle Graduate
News Philosophy:
It's our responsibility to present interesting, factual, objective and relevant information as quickly and accurately as possible. I know some news isn't always pleasant to hear, but not providing that news would be a disservice. At the same time, I enjoy when we can have fun providing the light-hearted stories of the day.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Communication and Psychology, Magna Cum Laude, 1988, University of Miami
Birthplace:
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement:
Alzheimer’s Association (Eastern North Carolina Chapter), Caring Community Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (Triangle Chapter) Walk to Cure Diabetes Honorary Chairwoman, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (Triangle Chapter), ALS Association (Jim “Catfish” Hunter Chapter), and Junior League of Raleigh Community Adviser , Special Olympics North Carolina board
Family & Pets:
Husband, Scott; dogs, Bailey and Harper
Likes Best About North Carolina:
The weather, except when it gets too cold! But most of all, the warm people who have made me feel like this is home.
Most Memorable Assignments:
I don't know that I could pick just one! My initiation into ACC basketball was doing live reports (covered in beer!) from Franklin Street when UNC won it all in 1993. I was trying to get an interview with one of the suspects in the slaying of Michael Jordan's father, and the man fired a gun at us. I was in the eye of Hurricane Bertha when it hit Wrightsville Beach.