NORFOLK, Va. — WTKR/WGNT, the Scripps-owned CBS affiliated television stations in Norfolk, has promoted news director Ed Reams to the role of general manager/news director, effective Sept. 8. 

In his expanded role, Reams will continue to oversee the news product and other aspects of the station to ensure it continues to effectively serve the people of Hampton Roads. 

Born and raised in Norfolk, Reams came back home in July 2024 after spending three years as the general manager of WREX-TV in Rockford, Ill.

"Hampton Roads is home for me. I was born in Norfolk and have deep roots here,” said Reams. “I am honored and humbled to be able to work alongside this talented group of people who have such a strong history in this community for their journalistic excellence, creativity, service to th

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