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July 24, 2007

Opportunity Knocks

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Where does the time go? I'm often asked "How long have you been at 3?" I'm not sure what it means when people seem so surprised that it's been more than 8 years. I've seen a lot in that time. Regular viewers may remember me best wearing some kind of parka (or sometimes a dry cleaning bag), during a storm. Surrounded by large bodies of flowing rain water. Or perhaps surrounded by snowstorms, or wind, or dust, or lightning. You're not a "real" reporter unless mother nature is beating the crap out of you.
I've interviewed a lot of people. Some good, some bad. Most were not happy to see me, at least initially, (tv cameras can do that) but I always tried to tell their story honestly and openly. I've seen many tears shed, and I'm not too proud to say, I've shed a few of my own. But after 8 years of chasing good guys and bad, good storms and bad, it is time for me to go. I've been offered an opportunity in Paducah, Kentucky. A smaller city, and a smaller station, but a very big opportunity for me. Instead of being a wheel in the "news machine", I will be the motor. Anchoring the 5,6 and 10 p.m. shows. It's the next step in my career and it's one I've been waiting for for some time. I had hoped that opportunity would happen here, but, sometimes the only way to move forward is to move on. I want to say thank you to all the people who've taken the time to share their stories with me, and stay tuned, you just may see me back here again some day.

Sincerely,

Scott McGee

p.s. And if you're ever in Paducah, Kentucky, don't be afraid to say hello.

Posted by at July 24, 2007 4:17 PM

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