Carrington Cole is a Reporter/MMJ for WAKA Action 8 News. She also works in the Creative Services Department editing station promotion and commercials.
Carrington was born and raised in Montgomery and has always dreamed of working in the media industry. She is a 2019 Auburn University graduate with a degree in Visual Media and a minor in Theatre.
Carrington interned with WSFA in Montgomery and War Eagle Productions while finishing her bachelor’s degree. She moved to Atlanta after graduating college where she worked in a production company before moving back to Alabama in 2020.
She has been working with WAKA since May 2021 and has been excited to learn more about the media industry.
When she’s not working, Carrington loves shopping for clothes and getting new books to read. At home, she’s usually curled up with her cat while watching a horror movie.
The Camellia Bowl is just around the corner and Georgia State has made their way to Montgomery. Thursday evening, the players had a dinner catered by Dreamland Barbecue at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl. The Georgia State players have been…
Friday is Christmas Eve and if you're trying to find a Christmas church service to attend then we might be able to help you out. First United Methodist Church in Montgomery is holding 4 in person Christmas Eve worship services.…
The holiday season is extremely hard for people who are in need. A generous group of people came together to bring a little holiday cheer to our homeless. Golden Shears and Wind Creak along with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office…
The Montgomery Housing Authority held its first annual 'Smiles for Christmas Bikes' giveaway. With the support of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Montgomery Housing Authority were able to provide 75 bikes to local needy families. Over 56 households had applied and…
The City of Prattville had a special event held for the senior residents. The Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce held a Senior Health Fair. Local senior citizens were able to come by and see all the amenities, resources, and services that…
Some new businesses are making a home for themselves in Troy. December 16, 2021 was the grand opening for the first Dunkin' Donuts establishment in Troy. Dunkin' is one of many new businesses that will be taking up residence in…
A lot of companies are going the extra mile to make sure kids can have gifts this holiday season. Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama held their 17th consecutive toy drive this year. Hyundai held a toy drive for the Marine Corps…
Many events were put on hold last year due to the Pandemic. This year, the City of Montgomery was able to hold its Christmas Parade after cancelling it in 2020. Montgomery residents were able to come out and enjoy…
The Alabama Academy of Honor bestows honor upon Alabamians for their accomplishments and service that reflect great credit on the state.
Academy Sports + Outdoors held a special shopping spree for some local children. The children selected this year were from the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch. On December 8, the Tallapoosa County Girls…
