Debra Morgan is leaving the WRAL anchor desk in May after working at the station for 32 years.
She joined the Raleigh, N.C. NBC station in 1993 after working in Toledo, Ohio and Jacksonville, Florida.
“It’s hard to express how thankful I am for those of you who have welcomed me into your homes,” she said. “You’ve made me feel like part of your family as we’ve experienced the many challenges and joys in our neighborhoods over these past three decades. It’s been an honor and blessing. I’m forever grateful for your trust and for sharing this journey with me.”
“Debra’s work has helped create the very fabric of trust and integrity that WRAL News symbolizes in the Triangle,” said WRAL news director Mike Friedrich. “She has consistently stood for truth and has been a strong advocate for our communities. Debra has also played a key role in mentoring fellow journalists, upholding WRAL’s high standards to ensure that North Carolinians can trust everything they see — on air, online and across all of our platforms.”
“Debra’s contributions to WRAL and our community are immeasurable,” said Heather Gray, vice president and general manager of WRAL-TV. “Her dedication to storytelling and journalistic integrity have set a high standard, and we are deeply grateful for everything she has given to our station and our community.”