Veteran Meteorologist Savors Chief Role in Upper Michigan

By Andrew Gauthier 

Morning Star

It’s not difficult to notice when someone both enjoys and excels at their chosen path in life, and that is no exception with TV 7&4‘s new Chief Meteorologist, Mark Watkins.

On the post for just about six months, Watkins has already managed to procure a solid and growing following with his new northern Michigan viewers–just as loyal as the many he left behind at his former tenure at WSOC TV in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Watkins, an Emmy Award-winning meteorologist, has been forecasting the weather for more than 20 years. He also had a head start, having grown up in the broadcasting business. More…

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