JONATHAN Stacey is a transit reporter and meteorologist for WBTV News This Morning.
Stacey provides traffic reports for WBTV news in the morning and delivers the weather forecast for the news at noon.
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Who is Jonathan Stacey?
Stacey was born in East Alabama and spent most of his childhood years in Middle and East Tennessee.
Before his position at WBTV, Stacey was a meteorologist and environmental reporter at WJXST in Jacksonville, Florida.
The reporter has also held on-air positions in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Bristol, Virginia and Huntsville, Alabama.
According to his WBTV profile, "When he’s off on-air, Jonathan is likely in the gym or sitting before a great meal at a local restaurant or on a plane heading to his next travel destination."
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Why is Jonathan Stacey leaving WBTV’s QC Morning show?
On May 27, Stacey announced his departure from the Charlotte, North Carolina news station on Twitter.
"So long, Charlotte, it's been a rewarding ride ✌🏾 My final day at @WBTV_News is Monday, June 7th," Stacey tweeted.
“Hey, folks, in case you missed it, I made a big announcement on ‘QC Morning’: I am leaving Charlotte, so that means I am leaving WBTV and my beloved ‘QC Life’ family," Stacey said in the video posted by the show.
“Guys, you meant the world to me. This is the sole reason why I came here, to take this job. And I take y’all with me in my heart, and the experiences I’ve had here are going to propel me to my future.
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“I can’t wait to share more about where I will land next," the reporter added.
“While we are so sad to see him go — we are so grateful for all that he has contributed to this team to make QC Morning such a special show,“ QC Life posted on Facebook.
Stacey will be leaving WBTV for Fox 5 Atlanta.
What have his people said about his depature?
WBTV reporter Abby Theodros shared her thoughts on Stacey's departure, "Say it ain't so! The day has come. @jsrontv is leaving us and on to an exciting adventure in Atlanta! Can't wait to see all the great things you'll do!"
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WBTV anchor Mary King tweeted, "We may be smiling on the outside, but we're sad on the inside because it's @jsrontv last @WBTV_News morning shoe.
"We miss him already but can't wait to watch him shine in the ATL. Rise and shine & come join us for your headlines!"
Fellow WBTV meteorologist Al Conklin tweeted, "Bittersweet. My last morning shift @WBTV_News with @jsrontv. So happy for Jonathan as he heads to his new weather gig @FOX5Atlanta, but I sure will miss him. #ncwx #scwx #cltwx #gawx."
