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.
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Joseph Matthew Wooldridge has been missing since June 2020.
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The man from Tennessee was reported missing nearly three weeks ago.
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Gov. Ivey spoke about the development in Alabama and other topics.
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Child Nutrition Program Manager for Decatur City Schools, Bradley Bowman, unexpectedly passed away Monday night.
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Branson holds warrants in Limestone County, Madison County and the City of Huntsville.
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The outage is expected to only last until 2 p.m. on Wednesday
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Island’s victim was a small business owner who found Island online to advertise products and services for a small business.
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According to investigators, the driver of the truck stole a utility trailer on Jan. 9.
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The office plans to reopen on Monday, Jan. 24.
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Bobby Cole Howell, 27, of Henagar, was charged with electronic solicitation of a child and two failure to appear warrants after allegedly communicating with an underage female.
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More than $40 million will be used this year to fund road and bridge projects across the state.
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Decatur mayor Tab Bowling and representatives from the Alabama Department of Public health and Decatur Morgan Hospital will be holding the briefing.
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In 2022, the Huntsville Championship is returning to The Ledges and it will be played April 25 - May 1
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The signees include Saban, Jerry West, Oliver Luck, Darryl Talley and Paul Tagliabue.
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On Oct. 5, 2020, a sexual abuse report involving a juvenile was filed with the Decatur Police Department.
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Remote learning begins Wednesday and will continue through Friday. In-person learning will resume Jan. 24.
There will be a temporary water outage for customers in the Fowler Creek Subdivision starting at 8 a.m.
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He was last seen on Jan. 10 near Hudson Street in Florence
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Eldon Cordera Shelton was charged with hindering prosecution in the first degree.
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As of Jan. 13, there were 9,266 total COVID-19 cases reported.
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David McCoy is charged with capital murder for the death of his girlfriend on Jan. 7 who was seven months pregnant.
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A man was found dead outside of his residence with multiple gunshot wounds on Thursday night.
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RANA announced on Thursday that there have been delays in service for the Huntsville-Madison area with recycle pickup due to mechanical issues in trucks and health issues with employees.
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“Ever since the White House rolled out their scare tactic plans to try to force the COVID-19 vaccine on Americans, I assured the people of Alabama that we were standing firmly against it."
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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office announced that a man has been arrested after a one-year drug trafficking investigation on Wednesday.
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A federal grand jury added the charge against 34-year-old Joshua James on Thursday
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Virtual learning begins Jan. 14 and in-person learning will resume Monday, Jan. 24.
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Former Huntsville Police Officer David McCoy is accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend
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Attorney Richard D. Jensen has asked that he be allowed to withdraw from the case due to his interactions with media. Jensen does not want his actions to negatively impact his defendant’s case.
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Death of 26-year-old Courtney Spraggins ruled as homicide
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Martin is accused of killing Sheffield Police officer Nick Risner and another man on Oct. 1.
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Promotions will feature giveaways, fireworks and more.
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The money will be dispersed among ALEA and seven drug task forces equally.
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He was found by investigators in Mexico after committing another murder.
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The man was also charged with stolen valor in 2020.
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Lemond Lawrence Burns pled guilty to the assault in October 2021
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The meeting will take place at the University of North Alabama on Thursday at 6 p.m.
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Alabama Big 10 Mayors holding press conference at 11 a.m.
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Decatur investigators arrest murder suspect
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DeKalb County Sheriff's Office closed due to COVID
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The Etowah County Sherriff's Office arrested a man for receiving stolen property in connection with a Boaz burglary
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Jackson County Circuit Court closed due to COVID cases among staff
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Decatur Utilities is reminding costumers on protecting pipes during winter weather
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The Alabama Broadband Map will provide opportunities for Alabama residents to receive better access to broadband connection
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Operation Christmas Clean Up gives Huntsville residents an opportunity to recycle Christmas trees.
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A burglary suspect was arrested by the Morgan County Sherriff's Office after public tips identified the suspect.