Sophia is a reporter and anchor for WAAY.
I am very excited to be joining the WAAY 31 team and telling stories that impact the North Alabama community.
Previously I worked as the Weekend Anchor in Roanoke, Va. During my time there, I covered national murder trials, President Trump's visits during the 2016 election, flooding and tornadoes hitting the Roanoke Valley. During my time in Southwest Virginia, I volunteered with the American Cancer Society and Junior League of Roanoke Valley.
I started my journalism career in the cold, but very friendly state of North Dakota. While reporting in Fargo, I was able to tell stories which impacted the community.
I graduated with a B.S. in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from Syracuse University. I have two dogs and love hiking, traveling, and volunteering my time to help others in the community.
With kids staying home because schools doors will continue to be closed, one family in North Alabama is staying positive by celebrating the big milestones in a child's life.
One counselor in Albertville is making sure her students know even if the school is closed, they and their parents still have a way to reach her.
If you can sew, you can help people in your community during this coronavirus pandemic. There is a group on Facebook called Making Safety Masks for the Front Line North East Alabama COVID-19.
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School Principal Amanda Hollaway is reaching out to her students and their families while school is closed, in a creative way, by posting these videos on youtube.
Seven Jackson County Sheriff's Office employees are in self-quarantine after a man booked in the county jail told officials he may have coronavirus.
United Doctors Family Medical Center in Boaz has set up a drive thru system for people experiencing flu like symptoms.
Small businesses fearing the worst during this pandemic. Many hoping they will be able to stay open as people are told to stay in their homes.
Manna House hopes to remain open as long as possible during Coronavirus pandemic.
The Marshall County Sheriff's Office was in Brindlee Mountain Wednesday to make sure families and children who rely on feeding programs are taken care of over the next few weeks.
With the coronavirus keeping so many of us indoors, the local Red Cross says it's in desperate need of donors and it's taking measures to keep you safe while giving blood.
