EXCLUSIVE -- WKYC News Director Rita Andolsen has announced that Barbara Gauthier is leaving WKYC to take a main anchor position in her hometown of Columbus, Georgia at WTVM, the ABC affiliate. Rita says "It's the station Barbara grew up watching and the first place she went looking for a job when she graduated from college."
It's a wonderful homecoming for Barbara who will now get to spend time with her mother, sisters and the rest of her extended family.
"We will miss Barbara's habit of breaking into song at a moment's notice, her wonderful smile and spirit and her dedication and commitment to WKYC," Rita added.
Barbara is currently a morning co-anchor of Channel 3 News Today with Mark Nolan, Abby Ham and Hollie Strano. Plus, she is the anchor of Channel 3 News Midday at Noon.
Congratulation to Barbara!
