Elena Vasquez
Lead Anchor
Elena guides our evening broadcasts with a calm authority, distilling complex stories into clear, actionable reports for the community.
Meet the WYNC News Team
Introducing our anchors, reporters, and field correspondents — experienced local storytellers dedicated to accuracy, speed, and public service. Whether delivering breaking news or tracking the latest local doppler radar weather, our team is committed to keeping you informed with clarity and care.
Elena Vasquez
Lead Anchor
Marcus Chen
Chief Meteorologist
David Okafor
Senior Field Correspondent
Our Editorial Values
The principles that guide every story we tell and every forecast we deliver.
Factual Reporting
We are committed to rigorous verification and sourcing. Every story undergoes a multi-layered editorial review to ensure accuracy, fairness, and context before it reaches our community. In an era of misinformation, our promise is truth you can trust.
Neighborhood Presence
WYNC is woven into the fabric of our local communities. Our reporters live here, shop here, and raise families here. We don't just cover the neighborhood — we are the neighborhood, bringing you stories that matter from voices you know.
Timely Communication
When severe weather strikes or breaking news unfolds, seconds count. Our Doppler radar technology and dedicated weather team ensure you receive life-saving alerts and critical updates faster than any other local source, keeping you prepared and protected.
Our People
Meet the WYNC News Team
Dedicated journalists, meteorologists, and storytellers bringing you trusted coverage every day.
Marcus Chen
Chief Meteorologist
Marcus leverages advanced local Doppler radar weather tracking to deliver precise forecasts that keep neighborhoods prepared.
Aisha Thornton
Investigative Reporter
Aisha digs deep into civic accountability, uncovering stories that matter most to our viewers and holding power to account.
David Okonkwo
Neighborhood Correspondent
David connects directly with local communities, bringing grassroots perspectives and hyperlocal stories into the spotlight.
Sarah Kim
Traffic & Mobility Reporter
Sarah monitors real-time transit conditions and Doppler radar weather map data to help commuters navigate safely and efficiently.
James Rivera
Weekend Anchor
James anchors our weekend editions, blending breaking news urgency with the thoughtful storytelling our audience trusts.
On the Ground, In the Community
From severe weather outbreaks to neighborhood investigations, the WYNC News team brings you trusted coverage with local Doppler radar weather expertise and award-winning storytelling.
Severe Weather Response Reporting
Our Doppler radar weather map team tracked a tornado-warned supercell in real time, providing life-saving alerts and continuous coverage as the storm moved through the metro area.
School & Civic Emergency Coverage
When a water main break forced school closures, our news team coordinated with city officials to deliver real-time updates and safety instructions to families across three counties.
Neighborhood Investigative Storytelling
Our investigative unit spent months uncovering housing code violations, using public records and local weather Doppler data to show how flooding risk disproportionately affects underserved communities.
Contact the News Team
Have a story tip, weather question, or general inquiry? Reach out to the WYNC News team and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.