Jim Gilchriest, who has served as news director for Belo’s KTVB since 2007, is set to join WAVY–WVBT, a LIN Media duopoly serving the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.
A WAVY-WVBT official confirmed the move to TVSpy, saying that there would be an official announcement in mid-July when Gilchriest joins the station.
During his time in Boise, Gilchriest led KTVB to several top honors, including a national Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence in 2010.
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He is replacing April Samp, who left WAVY-WVBT in May after serving as news director for less than a year.
Here’s video of Gilchriest accepting the 2010 Murrow Award: