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Re: Re: Another ABC affiliate to drop local news



Larry Weil writes:
> >WKPT Kingston, TN (Channel 19) will dump local newscasts as of Feb. 18; five
> >staffers will be laid off.
> 
> Musta been one hell of a newscast with only five staffers.  Rip and 
> read on the air??

I am sure they probably had some people working as stringers. Gotta love being able NOT to pay those "independent contractors" any benefits.

Sounds like WGMC Cable 3 has a larger news staff than these folks did.