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And Now the News Director is Leaving

3 days ago, FTVLive told you that longtime WNEP (Scranton, PA) General Manager Chuck Morgan was calling it quits at the Tegna station.

Well, now WNEP News Director Carl Abraham is following Morgan out the door.

Morgan sent an internal memo to the staff that was obtained by FTVLive:

From: "Morgan, Chuck"
Date: March 17, 2021 at 12:52:33 PM EDT
To: WNEP Everyone
Cc:
Subject: Retirement Announcement 4/30 -Carl Abraham

Hi everyone,

I have some news to share.   The story starts on October 2nd, 1983, when it was Carl Abraham’s first night as the new Overnight Assignment Editor. A quick study, he learned the art of making a good pot of coffee for the morning crew & he was IN.  The rest is history. In a few months he became an assignment editor, then assignment manager, 11pm producer, assistant news director, acting news director, and finally our News Director! For the last 10 years, driven by passion, Carl has kept WNEP at the top of our game by producing ratings that stations across the country envy.

 “What can I say besides the past 38 years has been a lot of fun and hard work.  It has also been a wonderful run.   The years flew by but the memories of working at The News Station will last forever!   I do think it’s time for me to enjoy my later years and have someone else to take over the reins of Newswatch 16”   

 What an amazing career and mentor to many!  Carl’s last day will be Friday April 30th.

Please join me in congratulating Carl on his wonderful career and wishing him well as he moves towards his well-deserved retirement.

Chuck Morgan
President & General Manager
WNEP-TV

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