Charles Montgomery
Digital Reporter
Huntsville, AL
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Charles is a December 2021 graduate of West Virginia University. While earning his degree, Charles served as the sports editor for the WVU student newspaper, the Daily Athenaeum. Charles also completed a summer internship in 2021 for ESPN Louisville radio.
Charles is familiar with Alabama as he has lived in Grant since 2011. He attended KDS DAR High School and graduated in 2018.
Charles is a major sports fan, supporting the Mountaineers, Pittsburgh Steelers and the Oakland Athletics.
As a Digital Reporter, Charles creates content for all of WAFF's platforms including TV, web and streaming.
Education
Updated: 8 hours ago
|By Charles Montgomery
Leslie Sims was arrested in 2021 after Jana Chatman’s body was found near a wrecked car on Dixie Dale Road in Albertville.
Updated: 15 hours ago
|By Charles Montgomery
According to a press release from the police department, investigators executed a search warrant at a residence and found a trafficking amount of synthetic cannabinoids laced with fentanyl, prescription medication, marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 6:04 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
The grant will be specifically used to extend infrastructure needed for an aviation related company to move to Pryor Regional Airport, according to the governor’s office.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 1:18 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
Morgan County is now eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance after the severe storms, tornadoes and high winds in Alabama on Jan. 12.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 12:53 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
According to a social media post by Huntsville Fire and Rescue, no injuries were reported.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 12:03 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
According to a spokesperson for the police department, Marquita Gary, 28, allegedly shot a victim on Blackberry Drive SW.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 10:52 AM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
Head coach Jack Collison said the group is diverse and will mix well together for Huntsville City FC.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:09 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
According to a spokesperson for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Wanda Harbison was fatally injured when the Ford Escape she was a passenger in was hit by another vehicle.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:07 PM CST
|By Romario Gardner, Margo Gray, Megan Plotka, Charles Montgomery and Javon Williams
“The fact that he got arrested for shoplifting doesn’t make him a bad district manager or a bad person,” said Hodges.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 2:29 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
Payton Walker experienced what it is like firsthand to receive a “Panda-Gram” this year from the Trash Pandas.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:14 AM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
Oats is in his fourth season at Alabama, accumulating a 80-39 overall record.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:40 AM CST
|By Carl Prather and Charles Montgomery
Chloe Siegel broke the national record for career three pointers made.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:32 AM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
Governor Kay Ivey announced a grant that will improve infrastructure and provide new jobs in northwest Alabama.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:13 AM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
Investigators developed Willie Sledge, 66, as the suspect after he allegedly entered the G&P Quickstop on U.S. Highway 72 with a firearm and demanded money.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 12:35 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
It was announced by festival organizers that the festival will not happen this year, but that is not because of the event itself, location or anyone connected to it.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 11:32 AM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
The police department posted on social media that Shorty had retired in December 2022 after 13 years of service for the police department.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:50 AM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
Many people are familiar with Punxsutawney Phil, but not many people know about Sand Mountain Sam in Marshall County.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
Madison City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols said it cost $47 million to build the new school, but it was necessary to build the new 170,000-square foot building to keep up with growth in the area.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:31 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
The updates to the pavilion are expected to be completed by May 2023 for the opening of the market season.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 3:21 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
If you have any information about this incident, call (256) 232-0111.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 12:38 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
Nelson was arrested after he allegedly ran over Sherry Sain at a Walmart in Decatur.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:56 AM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
One person was killed in a two-vehicle wreck near Horton on Tuesday afternoon.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 3:42 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
According to a spokesperson for the Huntsville Police Department, officers responded to a shooting victim who was a t the Mapco at University Drive and Memorial Parkway.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 3:10 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
Gov. Ivey appointed former Alabama Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon to be Madison County Commission chairman.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 2:18 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
Throughout March, there will be 13 games featuring schools from the Tennessee Valley.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 12:56 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
According to a social media post by the sheriff’s office, Tanner Allen, 22, was arrested after a child’s father reported that his child had received inappropriate text messages from an unknown person.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 12:09 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery and Javon Williams
A former Rainsville Police Department officer turned herself in on Jan. 7 after she was charged for driving under the influence in 2022.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 12:08 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
Mercedes Rugart was charged with a DUI after the vehicle she was driving left the roadway, hit a culvert, a utility pole and overturned.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:23 AM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
Prior to coaching at Albertville, Chip English was the head coach at Grissom High School.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:25 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
Daniel Scheinert, who co-wrote and co-directed the film “Everything Everywhere All At Once”, has some connections to Guntersville, Alabama.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:14 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
According to a social media post by the police department, officers Tanner Premo, Christopher Glaser and Cameron Beatty were awarded medals.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:59 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
The closure is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. everyday until 3:30 p.m.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:51 PM CST
|By Zach Shrivers and Charles Montgomery
A spokesperson for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) identified the person killed as June Jones, 87, of Toney.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:45 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
Kena Dionte Smith, 25, and Alexis Nicole Funish, 25, were both arrested and charged with three counts of trafficking dangerous drugs.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:30 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
According to a spokesperson for the police department, Tavoris Goode was charged with trafficking in illegal drugs.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:22 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
The funds will be administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs as part of a grant program to extend broadband service to areas that are unserved in the state.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 1:58 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
If you have any information, call (256) 533-8839.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 1:14 PM CST
|By Carl Prather and Charles Montgomery
The Hazel Green girl’s basketball team defeated the Bob Jones Patriots, 48-36, winning its 85th consecutive game on Wednesday.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:23 AM CST
|By D'Quan Lee and Charles Montgomery
Officers with the Priceville Police Department have caught the suspect who allegedly set a woman on fire on Tuesday.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:56 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
According to a social media post by the sheriff’s office, the scene is secure and people show use caution if in the area.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 12:56 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
Brittney Hayes, 21, and an 18-year-old were both fatally injured when the vehicle they were passengers in left the roadway, hit a mound of dirt and overturned.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 12:08 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
If you have any information, call (256) 574-2610.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 11:37 AM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
Thomas Tucker was arrested on Sept. 16 by the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office and charged with being a school employee engaging in a sexual act with a student under the age of 19.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 10:57 AM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
Ahead of a military construction project on Redstone Arsenal, an archeological excavation is underway to preserve data before construction work impacts the site.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 5:16 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 2:39 PM CST
|By Anna Mahan, Charles Montgomery and Wade Smith
TVL is hitting the road to show you some easy-to-drive family destinations.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 11:24 AM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
A spokesperson for Huntsville Utilities said the company is aware of numerous reports about a scam targeting residential and business utility customers.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 10:09 AM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
According to a spokesperson for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Clair Bryant, 22, was killed when the vehicle she was driving collided head-on with another vehicle.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 6:29 AM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
The same bank location was robbed in December 2022
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:43 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
According to a press release from Huntsville City Schools, the weapon was discovered without incident and the student was removed from campus.
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