Saying Bye-Bye in Birmingham

WVTM morning anchor Rick Karle is leaving the station.

Karle told viewers he will be exiting the NBC station after his final appearance on Friday, Dec. 8.

“Nothing more than a lifestyle thing,” he said. “It’s just that time.”

“My time at WVTM 13 has been incredibly rewarding,” Karle said in a statement. “I want to thank our talented producers, photographers, editors, reporters, anchors, and managers for helping me become a better news anchor, reporter, writer, and friend. WVTM 13 will always hold a special place in my heart. TV news has been in my blood for 43 years, and -- while it will never leave me -- now is the time for me to throttle back a bit, get some sleep, and discover what is in store for me over the next several years.”

H/T AL.com