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.
There's a new fun exhibit that just opened at the Montgomery Zoo. Water of the World is an exhibit with cool aquatic animals for the whole family to see. The exhibit is filled with South American animals of all kinds,…
The 3rd Annual Great Alabama 650 Paddling Race is underway. This 650 mile paddle race starts from the north Alabama and ends at the Gulf. Some of the competitors have already gone through the River Region on their 10 day…
The ceremony honored and remembered the brave men and women who endured the hardships as prisoners of war, the missing in action who are still unaccounted for and paid special recognition to their families who bore the cost of war.
A new store had its grand opening Saturday in the Shoppes at East Chase. 5.11 sells technical apparel, footwear, and gear for tactical professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. This is the first of its stores in Alabama, with 2 more being…
A house fire in Pike Road left a family's home with extensive damage.
The newest update from the Alabama Department of Public Health shows a concern for pregnant women with COVID. It has been reported by the ADPH that 23 pregnant women have been hospitalized with COVID this week alone, and 7 of…
The annual 'Night of Bands' was held Tuesday September 14th at the City of Wetumpka's new stadium.
The Junior League of Montgomery presented its 37th annual College and Career Night on Monday. River Region High School Juniors and Seniors were invited to the free event to learn about…
A local restaurant, loved by the community, was awarded Monday September 13th for all they do for the River Region. Chappy's Deli was honored with the Gold Retailer of the Year award.…
President Biden announced a new plan to combat COVID-19 and many Alabama Officials have varying opinions on the decision. Thursday September 9th, President Biden announced that all businesses with more than 100 employees are required to be vaccinated or tested…
