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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Updated: 9 hours ago
|By Javon Williams and Charles Montgomery
Officials have confirmed that one officer has succumbed to his injuries, and the other officer underwent emergency surgery and remains in critical condition. Their identities are not being released at this time.
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Charles Montgomery
104.3 WZYP will be at multiple locations in North Alabama to collect items to take to tornado victims in Mississippi.
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Charles Montgomery
Raymond Hundley Jr., 37, was arrested and charged after deputies seized over a pound of methamphetamine, 10 grams of marijuana, one gram of cocaine, two handguns and one AK-47 rifle.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Charles Montgomery
Mazzara’s Vinoteca has a full menu with fish, steak and of course, pasta!
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Charles Montgomery
The temperatures are on the rise and that means its time to shed those coats and get moving with Balanced Bootcamp in Athens!
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 4:38 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
Sonya Harris was charged with violation of a domestic violence protection order on March 22.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 2:12 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
If you would like to support the clinic, then Friday is the perfect opportunity for you to do just that!
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 1:16 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
Author Kelly Kazek is a well-known author who has just released her latest book titled “Wander over Yonder.”
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 1:07 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
Memories are always so special for each specific person and the creator of Studio KenziB created a unique way to preserve memories through her art.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 3:55 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
Both men were taken to the Morgan County Jail for booking.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 2:51 PM CDT
|By Javon Williams and Charles Montgomery
Many people across North Alabama have seen significant damage after severe weather swept through the state on Friday.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 11:51 AM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
The man was partially stuck in the mud when a trailer overturned on him.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 11:21 AM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
Photos from the Rogersville Volunteer Fire Department show that a portion of the building’s roof was taken off.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 1:42 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
Huntsville City Schools Superintendent Christie Finley announced she will retire at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:49 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
The Taste of Soul Family Festival is all about celebrating the heart and soul of Huntsville through food and music.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:24 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
Kaitlin Chappell Rogers joined Tennessee Valley Living on Friday to give advice about being comfortable with yourself.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:16 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
According to a press release from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Eugene Hall, 91, was killed when the vehicle he was driving was hit by another vehicle driven by an 18-year-old.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:14 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery, Claudia Peppenhorst and D'Quan Lee
William Darby was found guilty in May 2021 and sentenced to 25 years in prison in August 2021.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:13 PM CDT
|By Javon Williams and Charles Montgomery
Joseph Cobb was arrested and charged by deputies.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:57 AM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
The longest roller coaster at Dollywood, “Big Bear Mountain”, is expected to debut in May.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:41 AM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
Heart disease impacts nearly 80 million people in the United States and it is important to know how to keep your heart as healthy as possible.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:36 AM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
The park will have a playground, fitness area, gardens, walkways, outdoor classroom and it will connect to the greenway network in the city.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:27 AM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery and Megan Plotka
No one was injured at the time of the incident.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 1:45 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
According to a social media post by the sheriff’s office, investigators received a report that an elderly person’s account had funds moved to another person’s Cash App account.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 12:10 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
According to a spokesperson from the sheriff’s office, the person injured was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:54 AM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
Lamarcus Ricks turned himself in on Oct. 28 after authorities seized multiple dogs from a property in Tuscumbia and nearly 68 dogs from a property in Center Star, Alabama.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:34 AM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
Arts Huntsville released its full list of activities and events as this year marks 41 years of the Panoply Arts Festival.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:33 AM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
The uniform will officially debut on Sunday when the team faces Crown Legacy.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:54 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
As of 6 p.m., all lanes were reopened, according to a spokesperson for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
Officers with the Decatur Police Department arrested a 54-year-old man on March 20 after a trafficking amount of fentanyl was confiscated during the execution of a search warrant.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:11 AM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
Superintendent Dr. Cindy Wigley said the school board plans to borrow between $60 and $80 million to make this project possible.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:55 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
A mother and her ex-boyfriend were indicted by a Lawrence County jury on March 20 for their alleged roles in the death of a 15-month-old baby in 2021.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:19 AM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
Prentess Foster, 33, was arrested and charged with trafficking in illegal drugs by investigators with the Vice/Narcotics Unit.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:37 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
Vincent Melson, 57, was arrested and charged with three counts of third-degree burglary.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 3:05 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
Jessica Nation, 36, was charged with three counts of abuse of a child and three counts of aggravated child abuse.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 12:10 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery and Anna Mahan
Travel TVL has returned and we're taking you to Pensacola, Florida!
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:46 AM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
Agents with Alabama Law Enforcement Agency investigators and United States Postal Service investigators recovered the two kilograms of cocaine.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 10:35 AM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
According to a press release from the police department, Thomas Armstead sent multiple obscene videos and images to a juvenile between July 2022 and February 2023.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 2:01 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
There are plenty of options on the menu including fish, steak, hamburgers and more!
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 2:20 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
If you or your little ones are wanting to explore the world’s oceans and rivers but you can’t make it to the beach just yet, you can head to the Tennessee Aquarium!
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 1:04 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
Eric Puryear was a deputy with the sheriff’s office until he was fired in January.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:51 AM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
Kayla Oliver, 31, was stopped by officers on Highway 67 at Country Club Road.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:04 AM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
Josiah Roberts, 33, confessed to these crimes when he was interviewed by police department investigators.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:06 AM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery
A federal judge sentenced John Hornbuckle to 80 months in prison on March 10.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 12:57 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
Aaron Brooks Butler, 33, was charged with eleven counts of securities fraud, one count of sale of securities by an unregistered agent and one count of sale of an unregistered security.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 12:09 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
A Madison County man who was convicted of murder was found dead inside Elmore Correctional Facility on March 7, according to a spokesperson for the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC).
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 3:30 PM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
Birmingham Legion FC announced a partnership with Telemundo Birmingham and Gray Media Group, Incorporated to broadcast six games in 2023.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 11:46 AM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
According to Don Webster with Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, Incorporated (HEMSI), the wreck happened around 10:15 a.m.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 10:41 AM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
According to a spokesperson for the police department, the offenders attempted to steal the ATM outside of the bank.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 10:19 AM CST
|By Charles Montgomery
According to online court documents, Bryan Smith was seen at the Capitol wearing an army green jacket, a camouflage baseball hat and sunglasses at times.
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