Carrington Cole

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Multimedia Journalist at WNCF-TV (Montgomery, AL)

Multimedia Journalist at WAKA-TV (Selma, AL)

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Local kidney recipient shares 27 year transplant journey

1 week ago | waka.com | Carrington Cole

Posted: The state of Alabama ranks first in the number of dialysis patients per capita in the U.S. Over 1,000 Alabama residents are currently waiting for a kidney transplant. Barbi Lee has suffered from chronic kidney disease her whole life until she finally got a kidney 27 years ago. Watch Barbi Lee’s story and see where her transplant journey will take her along with the Alabama Kidney Foundation.
Pets of the Week: April 14

1 week ago | waka.com | Carrington Cole

Posted: It’s the beginning of the week, which means it’s time to introduce the Montgomery Humane Society’s Pets of the Week. This week we have Nectar and Nana. Nectar is a 4-month-old domestic shorthair kitten. He is very shy and needs a security blanket to soothe him. Nectar enjoys being held, is super chatty, and has beautiful apricot fur. Nana is a 2-year-old Terrier mix dog.
Pets of the Week: April 7

2 weeks ago | waka.com | Carrington Cole

Posted: It’s the beginning of the week, which means it’s time to introduce the Montgomery Humane Society’s Pets of the Week. This week we have Binxy and Oslo. Binxy is an 8-month-old all black domestic shorthair kitten. He’s a funny little kitty who loves to make people laugh. Binxy loves playing with toys and showing off his paws for unknown reasons. Oslo is a 3-year-old Collie mix dog. He was mistreated by his previous owner and is ready to find a nice loving family to adopt him.
Autism Awareness event provides resources and programs for River Region

3 weeks ago | waka.com | Carrington Cole

Posted: April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day with the month of April being National Autism Awareness Month. “When you’re in a public place and you see someone with autism and they may have a outburst, it’s important for those to realize how to react to it and understand it a little bit better as well,” stated Wendy Dobbs who is the Director of the Montgomery Therapeutic Recreation Center.
First Responders prepare for World Police and Fire Games this summer

3 weeks ago | waka.com | Carrington Cole

Posted: The World Police and Fire Games are taking place this summer in the Greater Birmingham area. “We have 85 days left until the start of the games,” stated Birmingham Fire Chief Cory Moon. “As the whole city, in the city of Birmingham, we’re just excited to have everyone from around the world come visit our city.
Pets of the Week: March 31

3 weeks ago | waka.com | Carrington Cole

Posted: It’s the beginning of the week, which means it’s time to introduce the Montgomery Humane Society’s Pets of the Week. This week we have Mario and Nick. Mario is a 1-month-old orange domestic medium hair kitten. He is very small and enjoys being the center of your attention. Mario loves being held and stealing hearts with his cuteness. Nick is a 4-year-old Terrier mix dog. He is the true definition of an extrovert and has to make friends with everyone he meets, except cats.
Montgomery Launches Revamped Online Data Portal for City Information

4 weeks ago | waka.com | Carrington Cole |Estee Morrison

Posted: MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — The City of Montgomery has launched a newly updated online platform designed to provide the public with access to valuable city information, enhancing transparency. It’s called Open Data Portal. The online portal, originally introduced six years ago, has received a much-needed facelift to improve usability and expand available data.
Pets of the Week: March 24

1 month ago | waka.com | Carrington Cole

Posted: It’s the beginning of the week, which means it’s time to introduce the Montgomery Humane Society’s Pets of the Week. This week we have Tom and Snowball. Tom is a 1-year-old domestic shorthair cat. He is a bit shy at first, but really warms up when he gets a treat. Tom is a low-maintenance cat who enjoys his time bird watching from the window. Snowball is a 6-month-old Shepherd mix puppy.
150 students participate in Ability Games at Prattville YMCA

1 month ago | waka.com | Carrington Cole

Posted: The Prattville YMCA hosted the Special Education Ability Games on Wednesday. 150 special education students from all over Autauga County¬† were able to participate in a variety of outdoor events that were designed for all abilities. “We’re not worrying about disabilities, we were about their ability today,” stated Malcolm Dailey who is the Special Education Coordinator for 7th – 12th grade.
Buy Alabama's Best campaign returned to the State Capitol Lawn to showcase their products

1 month ago | waka.com | Carrington Cole

Posted: Alabama’s most popular local products were on display as the ‘Buy Alabama’s Best’ campaign returned to the State Capitol Lawn for a sampling event. The event was to showcase Alabama made products that not only contribute to the state’s economy, but also support local agriculture and employ 1 of of 4 Alabamians. Governor Kay Ivey attended the event and sampled each business’s products. “It’s always a good celebration for the food industry,” stated Governor Ivey.