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Meet the 6 News Team

Prentice Elliott

Sports Reporter/Photographer
Date of Joining WATE: 
September 2008
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Birthplace/Hometown: 
Born in Lexington, Ky., but grew up in Florence, S.C.
Education: 
  • Degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of South Carolina
Previous Media Experience: 
  • 5 years as the Sports Director at the CBS affiliate in Augusta, Ga.
Personal Information: 
  • I have two shelter mutts named Abbie and Zoe.
Outside Interests/Hobbies: 

Playing golf and reveling in the perennial disappointment that comes with being a USC football fan.

What You Enjoy About Local News: 

The chance to do something different every day.

Media Awards and Honors: 
  • 6 Sports: Best Breaking Sports News and Best TV Sports Talk Show
  • 2006 Best Sports Program, Georgia AP -- 2008 Best Sportscast, Georgia AP

Meet the Other Members of the 6 News Team

Josh Ault
Stephanie Beecken
Don Dare
Erica Estep
Kristin Farley
Matt Hinkin
Julya Johnson
Hana Kim
Mike Krafcik
Jessa Lewis
Jill McNeal
Mona Nair
Gene Patterson
Samantha Saracino
Tearsa Smith
Fallon Smith
Lori Tucker
Ken Weathers
Bo Williams
Jim Wogan

Recent Tweets

  • PrenticeElliott Hey @OrangeVol86 RT @AllWaltrip: RT @jdickess2009: @AllWaltrip what's the best steakhouse in Daytona? Gene's west on 92 from the speedway  5 hours 49 min ago
  • PrenticeElliott The Muzak version of "Midnight at the Oasis" might be the ultimate cure for insomnia. #airportfun  2 days 10 hours ago
  • PrenticeElliott @steve_phillips_ Right behind you. Though, I gather we got to sleep in a bit later.  2 days 10 hours ago
  • PrenticeElliott @OrangeVol86 getting some good shots of @Tbayne21 before he hits the track for qualifying. t.co/ZRzL6G48  3 days 10 hours ago
  • PrenticeElliott At least he left his jorts on, right? RT @Adambrimer: @PrenticeElliott aren't you in Florida? Are you surprised?  4 days 2 hours ago

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