Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:02 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:02:08 GMT
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — As soon as I saw the tornado warnings on TV, I had to leave the office right away. I had photographed about a dozen tornados in my decade in Oklahoma and if I didn't get into my carMore >>
As soon as I saw the tornado warnings on TV, I had to leave the office right away. I had photographed about a dozen tornados in my decade in Oklahoma and if I didn't get into my car before the funnel cloud swept through, I knew I would get stuck in traffic and arrive too late at the scene.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:02 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:02:00 GMT
Richmond, VA—As 8News continues its investigation into the allegations against The ROC Church pastor Geronimo Aguilar who is accused of having sex with minors in Texas, another woman has come forward with allegationsMore >>
8News has learned that Texas authorities have issued two warrants for The ROC Church pastor Geronimo Aguilar. The warrants charge Pastor G with aggravated sexual assault of a minor under 14 years old...More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:54 AM EDT2013-05-21 09:54:23 GMT
LUNENBURG, VA-The Southside SPCA is caring for dozens of dogs after the animals were seized from a Lunenburg County couple's property. Approximately 100 dogs were found to be living at the property, theMore >>
The Southside SPCA is caring for dozens of dogs after the animals were seized from a Lunenburg County couple's property.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:42 AM EDT2013-05-21 09:42:31 GMT
Monday on 8News at 11—Dancing with the Stars' Brooke Burke-Charvet is a thyroid cancer survivor. The star underwent surgery, but some doctors now say the best treatment might be no treatment at all. SoMore >>
Dancing with the Stars' Brooke Burke-Charvet is a thyroid cancer survivor. The host of the hit show recently had to make a life changing decision that thousands of women in America are facing— whether to treat the cancer, or simply leave it alone...More >>
Nadeen Yanes joined the 8News team as a Video Journalist in August 2012.
Nadeen was raised in the Sunshine State where she attended college at the University of Florida and received her Bachelors of Science degree in Broadcast Telecommunications with a Minor in Arabic Language and Literature. While in college, Nadeen worked as an anchor, producer and reporter for PBS Affiliate WUFT-TV. There she received awards such as "Best Student Newscast" from the National Broadcasting Society and the Society of Professional Journalist and Best Short Hard News Feature from the Florida Associated Press. While in college, Nadeen also interned at WESH-TV in Orlando, Florida, worked as a producer and reporter at WCJB-TV in Gainesville and participated in the Meredith-Cronkite Fellowship Program at KPHO-TV in Phoenix, Arizona.
After graduating, Nadeen immediately began her career as the education reporter at WMBB-TV in Panama City, Florida. From tropical storms to school board shootings, Nadeen learned the tricks of the trade when it comes to shooting, writing and editing compelling stories.
She now brings those tricks to Central Virginia. When she's not braving what she thinks is cold weather, Nadeen enjoys travelling, spending time with family and cheering on the Gators, Giants…oh, and Tim Tebow.
Nadeen is always looking for story ideas; feel free to email her at nyanes@wric.com.
