Friday, May 17 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:16:47 GMT
Saturday's Powerball drawing is creeping toward record territory yet again. The May 18 lottery drawing is now worth $600 million, officials announced Friday. It's a $50 million jump from the $550 millionMore >>
Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:35 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:35:21 GMT
RICHMOND, VA—When it comes to risk of corruption, Virginia ranks as one of the nation's worst states. The problem is largely due to a lack of public access to government information. Now, a state lawmakerMore >>
When it comes to risk of corruption, Virginia ranks as one of the nation's worst states. The problem is largely due to a lack of public access to government information.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:43 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:43:21 GMT
NEW KENT, VA—A lightning strike is being blames for a fire at a West Point church that caused thousands of dollars worth of damage. The steeple of the First Baptist Church in King William County wasMore >>
A lightning strike is being blames for a fire at a West Point church that caused thousands of dollars worth of damage.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:37 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:37:02 GMT
RICHMOND, VA—Richmond was just one city to join a nationwide rally Friday, opposing a resolution that would lift a current ban prohibiting gay leaders and scouts. "Scouting is not about sex, it's not aboutMore >>
Richmond was just one city to join a nationwide rally Friday, opposing a resolution that would lift a current ban prohibiting gay leaders and scouts.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.
