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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At this time, it is unclear if there are any injuries.
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According to the sheriff’s office, the vehicle looks to be a light-colored Nissan that appears to have damage to the head light area.
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The project will last about a year and will reconstruct nearly 11 miles from south of Stephens Gap Road to south of Exit 205 (Alabama 68).
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The driver of the vehicle was identified as 26-year-old Jose Ramirez
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There were four total people in the home when police attempted to make contact.
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According to the Cullman County Coroner, Bryce Shane Bradshaw was the man shot.
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Awysum Harris was on the Alabama State football team for two years.
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Students have the opportunity to analyze data sent from the flight monitoring equipment that was built as part of the Terminus Spaceflight Research Group (TSRG), operating under the Space Hardware Club at UAH.
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On June 16, it was reported that a 79-year-old believed she was being financially exploited by her caretaker, Melissa Ann Hale, 48.
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The victim was shot in the arm and transported to Red Bay Hospital. The shooter was identified as Shannon Dale Hacker, who was in a relationship with the victim at the time of the shooting.
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Sheldon Jamison Hobbs, 53, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance when investigators found 19.91 grams of methamphetamine in a residence on Westview Avenue.
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The sentencing dates have been changed for the five former school officials involved in a scheme that planned to defraud private school students and their parents out of millions of dollars.
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A Huntsville woman has filed a lawsuit against the United States Space and Rocket Center claiming she was discriminated against because of her age.
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There is a significant police presence on Highway 31 near the Carpenter Technology building.
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According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Joey S. Wooten, 51, was injured when the motorcycle he was driving hit a deer. Wooten was taken to DeKalb Regional Hospital where he died from his injuries.
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On Tuesday, the group made a stop in Sheffield, Alabama, to honor Sheffield Police Department Sergeant Nick Risner.
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According to Sergeant Rosalind White with Huntsville PD, the wreck involved a dump truck, a school bus with no children onboard and a third vehicle.
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In April and May 2022, multiple Decatur residents reported hiring a licensed contractor to perform work at their residences.
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Phil Campbell faculty and staff have been instructed to work in a virtual format.
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According to court documents, a 16-year-old male accused Andreas Ugene Jones, 41, of forcing the him to perform oral sex on June 4.
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Gates open at 4 p.m. with fireworks planned to cap off the evening at 9 p.m.
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The grant is in the amount of $2,920,000.
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When deputies arrived to the residence on Hall Circle, a woman was sitting on the front porch suffering from a gunshot wound to the face.
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William "Trey" Holladay reached an agreement to pay nearly $2.9 million
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Joshua Ray Adkins was arrested in 2020 after his wife was found dead near Columbus City Road in Grant, Alabama, on August 5, 2020.
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This new building will support development, testing and integration for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program.
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There will be two performances on July 4 with Peruvian Coin and JED Eye.
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There is an event scheduled every day with the week beginning on Monday.
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After requesting customers to conserve water, the Madison County Water Department is back to normal summer operating levels.
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Agents arrested Timothy Swanson, 37, on June 22 at his residence.
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Carrie Anne King was known to have warrants with the Scottsboro Police Department for second-degree financial exploitation of the elderly and fraudulent use of a debit/credit card.
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The event is scheduled 5-9 p.m. There will be fireworks, live music and food trucks.
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The Ford F-150 was found in the median with heavy damage
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A contractor that took over $87,000 from a widow of an Army veteran to build a home, and never followed through, has been arrested.
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Morgan County Coroner, Jeff Chunn, said Hawes was a suspect in a homicide in Dayton.
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In the email, Rep. Brooks explains why he and other Republicans deserve a pardon.
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Smith played one year for Auburn, earning SEC Freshman of the Year honors.
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If you are looking for a new place to eat lunch or dinner, look no further than Guntersville at Old Town Stock House!
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United States Representative Mo Brooks said that he will appear before The Select Committee to Investigate the Jan. 6 Attack on the U.S. Capitol if certain terms are met.
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According to Hartselle PD, a vehicle was shot into from another vehicle near Frost and Crestline Streets.
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According to the Marion County Sheriff, Ronnie Burnette, Johnny Payne was spotted around 11 p.m. on Wednesday night driving a stolen vehicle.
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In May, a resident turned over to police a flash drive containing photographs and videos of James Dwight Mitchell, 31, nude and committing sex acts with a 12-year-old juvenile.
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Kenneth Briggs, 48, was standing in front of the station when officers arrived and it was determined he was under the influence of an unknown substance.
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If you’re looking to learn some new things this summer, Troy University may have some classes for you!
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Limestone County Coroner, Mike West has confirmed that a 3-year-old child has drowned near Ardmore on Monday afternoon.
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It can not be confirmed if Huynh's statement in the video is authentic or if he is being forced to say it.
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You can seen Gina Benitez on weekday mornings and at noon on WAFF!
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The Harriet Tubman Awards will honor individuals making a difference in the community.
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Michael Newell was previously indicted on 152 counts of possession of child pornography.