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Television Host, Meteorologist, Radio Personality, Writer<\/h1>\n

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On Air<\/strong><\/p>\n

Derek hosts \u201cWCCB News Rising,\u201d a four hour morning news and entertainment show on Charlotte\u2019s CW affiliate. He also writes, produces and hosts \u201cThe Snark Report,\u201da daily pop culture segment full ofsatirical commentary, jokes and comedy sketches.<\/span><\/p>\n

He has served as a special correspondent for \u201cAnderson Live\u201d and has covered several red carpet events in Hollywood. Derek was voted best male anchor in Charlotte five times in the last seven years in Elevate Magazine’s “Best of the City” Awards, most recently in 2019. Derek was honored with the 2009 Best Weathercast Award by the Radio and Television News Directors Association of the Carolinas and the 2010 Best Sports Reporting Award for a story on how weather impacts NASCAR teams.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prior to joining WCCB in 2005, Derek was Assistant Program Director\/Music Director\/Afternoon Personality for 107.9 The Link and an on-air personality for Star 94 in Atlanta. Derek was also the morning host on Charlotte\u2019s K104.7 for two years.<\/span><\/p>\n

Derek began his broadcast career at the age of 15 as host and executive producer of Video News Live, a live weekly cable access news program in Waupaca, Wisconsin. Shortly thereafter, he was hired as a radio news anchor for WDUX AM\/FM in Waupaca. While a sophomore in high school, Derek gained national attention for his coverage of a propane train tanker derailment\/fire and 18 day evacuation of residents in nearby Weyauwega in 1996.<\/span><\/p>\n

Behind the Scenes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Derek writes a monthly column for Charlotte Parent Magazine called \u201cDaddy Derek,\u201d full of inspiring, funny and interesting advice from a goofy dad\u2019s perspective.<\/span><\/p>\n

Derek also serves as a head coach for \u201cLet Me Run,\u201d a non-profit that uses running to teach boys to be courageous enough to be themselves, build healthy relationships, and to live an active lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n

Derek also donates time to many other non-profits including the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Humane Society of Charlotte, The American Diabetes Association, Susan G Komen For The Cure, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, Smiles 4 Life, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Hinds\u2019 Feet Farm and several local schools.<\/span><\/p>\n

He lives in Matthews, NC with his wife Kristen and sons Tyler and Chase.<\/span><\/p>\n

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