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(ABC News)--Anyone looking for a sign of British bravery in the face of terror should look no further than Ingrid Loyau-Kennett. A British soldier had been hacked to death on the streets of southeastMore >>
Anyone looking for a sign of British bravery in the face of terror should look no further than Ingrid Loyau-Kennett...More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:24 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:24:21 GMT
(ABC News)--A newly married, mentally disabled couple's dream of living together -- up until now beset by legal troubles and care facilities that refused their wishes -- is about to come true. New YorkMore >>
A newly married, mentally disabled couple's dream of living together -- up until now beset by legal troubles and care facilities that refused their wishes -- is about to come true. New York State is providing them with a home of their own...More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:18:12 GMT
Richmond, VA—Work has begun to expand Richmond's only accredited Montessori School…the school will be double its current size when construction is complete. Currently, there are 320 children enrolledMore >>
Work has begun to expand Richmond's only accredited Montessori School…the school will be double its current size when construction is complete...More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:32:56 GMT
(ABC News)--When 17-year-old valedictorian Chelesa Fearce stands before her Georgia high school graduating class today to give her speech, she will talk about overcoming homelessness and fighting toMore >>
When 17-year-old valedictorian Chelesa Fearce stands before her Georgia high school graduating class today to give her speech, she will talk about overcoming homelessness and fighting to "get the future that you want."More >>
Amy
Lacey is the award-winning co-anchor of 8News at 5:30.
She
has been recognized by the Virginia Associated Press as Best News Anchor in the
Commonwealth for both 2011 and 2013.
Amy
grew up outside of Pittsburgh in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. She graduated from
Duquesne University with degrees in Journalism and Psychology,
and she completed a Journalism program at American University. While in college, Amy reported
and anchored local news for WDUQ-FM, a National Public Radio affiliate. She also
won various Communication awards.
Before joining 8News in April 2004,
Amy was a Bureau Chief and Fill-in Anchor for WCTI-TV in New Bern, NC. She also worked as a Reporter and Fill-in
Anchor at KOAM-TV in Joplin, MO and as an Associate Producer at WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh. Amy loves
working in television news because she learns so much about different issues and
has a chance to reach thousands of people every day. She also says you can't
beat the adrenaline rush of covering severe weather or breaking
news!
Amy
is a frequent guest speaker and emcee in the Richmond area and is passionate about helping
local nonprofits. In her free time, Amy enjoys shopping, cooking and traveling.
She always has a bag packed and her passport ready for trips with her husband!
Amy has a soft spot in her heart for animals, especially her cat Gizmo who she
adopted while doing a story at a North
Carolina animal shelter after Hurricane Isabel.
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