thank you, OJ Simpson

i am fascinated with the U.S. Justice System

the past few weeks...

i've been glued to the news, insession & research

on the Casey Anthony Murder Trial

(im sure my twitter followers have noticed)

it all started with OJ Simpson

i was hooked

i admired greta van susteren & marcia clark

i made sure my mom tape recorded every single day of the trial

during the maryland snowstorm, all i did was watch the trial live

i thank the OJ Simpson Trial for my love for news and the legal system

and i believe that's why i'm here today

as a news journalist

 sleeping 2 hrs a night

because of my obsession for these court cases

and today

i await Day 2 of the Casey Anthony Jury Trial

after an amazing & explosive Day 1, full of shocking accusations

unbelievable strategies by the Defense

and an emotional opening from the Prosecution

the Valley's WHSV, best in Virginia?

WHSV TV3 Daybreak

is up for the "BEST MORNING SHOW" of 2010

 in the Commonwealth of Virginia!

we are either the winner or runner-up.

i'm very happy that our station in the Valley

is being recognized throughout the entire state!

but what makes Daybreak so special?

the support, obviously!

it's really the Valley, giving us SO MUCH SUPPORT and LOVE

the Valley who always turns us on- to keep you safe & informed

our viewers give us the fuel

to make Daybreak the best

thank you so much for watching!!!!!!!

special thanks to... 

our General Manager, News Director & Asst News Director

Daybreak Director, Production Staff & News Staff!

Go Team!

2010 Daybreak News Team-

&

2011 Daybreak  News Team-

wonder if we'll match today

sometimes

you just get the memo

good morning winchester's elyse

getting a Facelift

you turn on WHSV and you see black?

how about green? is the video blinking?

is the audio inaudible?

please excuse us...

it's just a part of our amazing facelift!

WHSV is going HD

(high definition, in case you live under a rock)

and our efforts to bring YOU better news...

may cause a few little difficulties here and there

but do not worry

the news personalities (i.e. ME) are not going to be replaced by robots

and yes, that was really a question a viewer had for me! =)

instead, the quality of our video/audio/etc will just be better!

we will transition into HD in June

get ready!!!!!!

My Tasting @ the Jefferson Hotel

the royal treatment at the Jefferson Hotel

we started off with 3 full salads, 3 full dinners,

4 bottles of wine, 3 signature cocktails, 3 cake slices...

just between me... and mike...

we are of course, only serving Virginia wine

because Virginia is for Wine Lovers

and why wouldnt we use wine right from Thomas Jefferson's backyard?

Ashton and Rick from marketing/catering really took care of us

and of course, our Chef Patrick, server Stephanie, cake designer Sara and Florist Rick

our favorite part

in addition to the food

was our signature drinks Ashton created for our theme

cheers!

 Chef Patrick surprised me with spoonbread to go

it is mike and my ABSOLUTE favorite

at the Jefferson's Champagn Brunch