Triangle TV anchor/reporter takes new role, but isn’t going far. What to know
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- Brea Hollingsworth leaves weekday morning anchor role to co-host “My Carolina.”
- Hollingsworth will join Trent Gilbreath on the 9 a.m. “My Carolina” weekday program.
- Station has not named a replacement for her morning anchor slot at CBS 17 yet.
There’s been an anchor change at CBS 17.
Brea Hollingsworth, who spent four years as a morning anchor and reporter for the station, has taken a new role, but she’s remaining at the station.
Hollingsworth’s last day on the news desk, co-anchoring weekday mornings alongside Bill Young, was Friday, Jan. 9, she announced in a social media post Tuesday, Jan. 6. The morning programs also feature meteorologist Rachel Duensing.
Moving forward, Hollingsworth is joining the CBS 17 lifestyle program “My Carolina” as co-host alongside Trent Gilbreath.
“I’m excited to share more interviews with the people and businesses that make Central NC so great!” Hollingsworth wrote in a social media post.
“To everyone who’s watched my career as an anchor and reporter grow, THANK YOU! Thank you for inviting me into your homes and thank you for all your words of encouragement!”
CBS 17 has not announced who will take Hollingsworth’s place as co-anchor.
CBS 17 anchor/reporter moves to lifestyle show
Hollingsworth replaces Amber Freeman, who left “My Carolina” and CBS 17 in October.
While Hollingsworth’s new role has been announced, she will not be on “My Carolina” full time until later this month.
The show airs weekdays at 9 a.m.
Hollingsworth was born and grew up in Saint Petersburg, Florida, according to her CBS 17 bio. She attended Florida A&M University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism.
Before joining CBS 17, Hollingsworth was a reporter at WINK-TV in Fort Myers, Florida, according to her LinkedIn.
Changes at CBS 17
Hollingsworth’s new role is the latest shift at CBS 17.
In early December, meteorologist Laura Smith left the station — and the TV news industry — after six years.
CBS 17 hired meteorologists Matthew Huddleston and Ross Whitley last year. Over the summer, station meteorologists Lance Blocker and Dave Downey left for new jobs at different companies.
