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 Montgomery Parks and Rec hosted its Outdoor Adventure Day at Gateway Park for local youth on Wednesday. Montgomery kids were able to go out to participate in kayaking, horseback riding, archery, and other fun activities. This event was held…
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Back during World War II, Sidney Walton was stationed in camp Sibert, Alabama. He is now one of the oldest Veterans at 102 years old. Walton has spend the last 3 years traveling to all 50 states to raise money…
Staying safe this holiday weekend. That's the message state and local law enforcement officials are driving home as thousands of people get ready to hit the highways and waterways to enjoy the 4th of July.
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