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Morgan Dean

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  • Saturday, May 18 2013 12:52 PM EDT2013-05-18 16:52:47 GMT
    FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) -- Officials are describing a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut. They say it's fortunate
    FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) -- Officials are describing a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut. They say it's fortunate
  • Saturday, May 18 2013 12:20 PM EDT2013-05-18 16:20:33 GMT
    FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) - A Mega Millions ticket sold in Farmville has matched all six numbers in the latest drawing and will split the estimated $190 million jackpot with the holder of another winning ticket
    FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) - A Mega Millions ticket sold in Farmville has matched all six numbers in the latest drawing and will split the estimated $190 million jackpot with the holder of another winning ticket
  • Saturday, May 18 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-05-18 15:39:23 GMT
    DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- A little more than a year after three tickets split a world-record lottery prize, the jackpot for Saturday's Powerball drawing was nearing historic territory. Should nobody pick
    DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- A little more than a year after three tickets split a world-record lottery prize, the jackpot for Saturday's Powerball drawing was nearing historic territory. Should nobody pick

Morgan co-anchors Good Morning Richmond. He formerly anchored Good Morning Richmond Weekend and reported during the week for 8News at 5, 5:30 and 6.

Morgan is some of our homegrown talent here at WRIC-TV8. He grew up in Chesterfield County and graduated from Manchester High School. After high school, Morgan attended Virginia Tech where he double majored in both English and Communications. He also studied film history and theory as part of his electives. At Virginia Tech he was active in VTTV Channel 33, the student cable channel. Morgan served as general manager and business manager for VTTV. He also co-hosted a movie review show called Reel to Reel, and anchored Virginia Tech News.

Morgan celebrated his 15th anniversary at TV-8; during that time, he's reviewed  thousands of movies. He is also a member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association. Unsurprisingly, Morgan lists movies as his favorite hobby. He also enjoys sailing, skiing, and spending time with his family.  Email Morgan