Tarra Gilbert now known as Dr. Tarra Bates got her start at KSWO in 1980. She started as an editor, then a photographer, then a reporter. After two years of reporting, she was promoted to backup co-anchor.
“I don’t want to be on camera. I’m scared to be on camera.” Those are the words Charles told his friend who hired him at KSWO just days before he started a 40+ year career on the air.
Matt Barrie and Randy Scott are two of ESPN’s brightest stars. But before they were shining on Sportscenter… they were honing their skills right here at KSWO.
As a part of our celebrations, we’ve reached out to many old and familiar faces who have been on your 7News Team in the past and we asked them to send us a message for the anniversary.
Every Friday morning in March our newscasts will include a trivia question about the station. Go to the contests section on our website to enter, and you could be a winner!
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