From The List to DC
/FTVLive FIRST told you that Jan Jeffcoat was leaving Scripps produced "The List."
We heard rumors that Jeffcoat was headed to DC and now those rumors are confirmed.
WUSA has announced that Jeffcoat is the newest member of the on-air team.
"As we work to construct the best possible news team to follow the #1 rated prime-time on CBS, Jan brings a vital energy, curiosity and passion to our newscasts. The fact that she wanted to return to daily local news, with a focus on the viewer, through digital and social outreach platforms makes this the perfect fit," said WUSA 9's President and General Manager Mark Burdett.
According to Jan: "I'm excited to be coming home to family and the place where my husband grew up. I'm also honored to join WUSA 9, one of the premier local television stations in the country!"
Jan will be co-anchoring the WUSA 9 weekday newscasts at 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. according to News Director Fred D'Ambrosi.