Michael Rinker is a Morning News Anchor at WDHN. He specializes in themes such as travel and tourism, finance, and cannabis, often exploring topics related to water conservation and management. Michael's work has been featured in numerous outlets including WRBL News 3, Yahoo News, and NewsNation.
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Virginia Beach, United States (Local)
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Michael Rinker's coverage is primarily focused on local news, with a significant emphasis on sports and event coverage. Given this focus, he would likely be most responsive to pitches related to local events, high school sports, and community-based stories in the United States, particularly within Alabama and Dothan.
For Michael's beat, consider pitching unique angles or human interest stories related to local sports events or breaking news concerning traffic accidents and crime in his area. Additionally, if you have insights into government announcements that directly impact the communities he covers in Alabama, these may also be of interest to him.
Since Michael focuses heavily on local content such as high school football games and community events taking place around Dothan specifically—pitches should reflect an understanding of the region's interests.
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POQUOSON, Va. (WAVY) — One of the harder hit areas of Monday’s storms was Poquoson. Trees were scattered around roads and yards along the Poquoson River. One couple had a tree fall right on t…
By: Michael Rinker
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — After a deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia, two locally based non-profits will be on the ground to assist rescue & recovery efforts. Portsmouth-based Mercy Chefs announced that units of their global response team will deploy to reach communities near the epicenter of the quake. Virginia Beach-based Operation Blessing announced […]
By the start of 2027, law enforcement agencies that use Flock cameras will have to implement the company's recently announced changes.
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — As the fall semester is starting in the Hampton Roads, the Better Business Bureau is warning of scams targeting college students. Using phony websites, the scammers pose as a …
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — President Trump says a plan to cut into record-high beef prices is in the works. That plan is to import 300,000 metric tons of beef. Those imports would not trigger higher …
By: Michael Rinker
During a lunch with media, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle delivered his thoughts on the state of the Navy and where things could go in his second year as CNO.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — With just weeks left of summer, Mother Nature has delivered another round of dangerous heat. Heat indices will be at or around 100 degrees Wednesday, meaning everyone should b...
By: Michael Rinker
The Labor Day Weekend is one of the busiest for boating. The extended weekend and typically nice weather provide for a great time out on the water.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The Labor Day Weekend is one of the busiest for boating. The extended weekend and typically nice weather provide for a great time out on the water.
By: Michael Rinker
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — It’s back to school for students in Chesapeake. This year, the district will be led by Dr. Doug Brubaker, who was selected by the school board in July. Dr. Brubaker o…
