Morgan Donnelly joined the WSLS team as a Digital Journalist in August 2010. After living in Massachusetts and New York, Morgan claims North Carolina to be her home state. She graduated Cum Laude from North Carolina State University with a B.A. in Political Science and Media Communication. She was actively involved in student government and her honors fraternity, Lambda Pi Eta.
Throughout college, she interned at Fox News in New York City in the production department, as well as WTVD in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina. She also found time to study abroad in Hanzghou, China.
In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, traveling, spending time with her friends and family and going to as many N.C. State Wolfpack games as possible. Morgan is looking forward to covering stories and exploring the Roanoke area with her collie, Minka. Please feel free to contact her with any story ideas at MDonnelly@wsls.com.
Monday, May 13 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-14 03:20:20 GMT
When Jessica Buchanan was rescued in Somalia back in January 2012, it was the news her father john Buchanan was waiting. For months he was at his home in Bedford; waiting for the phone to ring. "That
When Jessica Buchanan was rescued in Somalia back in January 2012, it was the news her father john Buchanan was waiting. For months he was at his home in Bedford; waiting for the phone to ring.
Friday, May 10 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-05-11 03:10:29 GMT
The beer is flowing at Sunken City Brewery. After years of planning, owner Jerome Parnell's dream to open a brewery in Franklin County has come true. "We have a showcase to come visit; it is a destination
After years of planning, owner Jerome Parnell's dream to open a brewery in Franklin County has come true.
Thursday, May 9 2013 9:28 PM EDT2013-05-10 01:28:37 GMT
Carilion Clinic, one of the largest employers in the Roanoke valley, is hiring. Almost 300 jobs postings are on their website, says Senior Director of Human Resources Debbie Lovelace. "I think a lot
Renick says usually from May to July is the best time to find a job. However he says this is turning out to be the best year if you are looking in the Roanoke valley, because more employers are hiring. His website alone has dozens of openings he hasn't had in the past.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:30 PM EDT2013-05-09 03:30:05 GMT
Heavy rain brought flooded roads and rising waters to the town of Buchanan the last few days. Jackie Harbaugh says she will sleep well tonight, knowing the James River is finally going down. "I live
Heavy rain brought flooded roads and rising waters to the town of Buchanan the last few days. Jackie Harbaugh says she will sleep well tonight, knowing the James River is finally going down.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 12:03 AM EDT2013-05-07 04:03:00 GMT
Bradshaw Road in Roanoke County saw flooding because of storm water drainage issues. In some cases cars had difficult crossing the road, or the water was so high cars had to turn around. Folks that live
Bradshaw Road in Roanoke County saw flooding because of storm water drainage issues. In some cases cars had difficult crossing the road, or the water was so high cars had to turn around.
