WRAL has found a new Anchor to replace longtime morning Anchor Bill Leslie when he retires next summer. 

The station went to the Buckeye state and found Jeff Hogan, who spent the past 20 years at WBNS in Columbus, Ohio.

Let's get a statement from the WRAL's News Director which is sure to be filled with cliches and other catchy lines.

"Jeff is a seasoned and accomplished anchor who has a real passion for news. He excels during breaking news and continuous coverage, and I’m confident viewers will find him to be personable and engaging. We’re really excited about adding him to the morning team," said WRAL-TV News Director Rick Gall.

Not bad. Let's see if Jeff Hogan can hold his own at peddling crap?

"Some of the most important aspects of morning news include getting your day started with information that is going to serve you throughout your day," Hogan says. "News you shouldn't be without, news that will make you smarter, more insightful and maybe even help you win a bet at work."

Good job Jeff, but let's see what WRAL GM Steve Hammel has.

"Our morning team is dynamic. Jeff’s addition to our team will give viewers yet another reason to get their day going in an upbeat, enjoyable way. We are delighted Jeff is joining the WRAL family."

The "morning team is dynamic." I think we have a winner. Congrats Steve!

Hogan starts in January.