Where Are They Now: Shelly Slater

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Shelly Slater was a Saturday morning anchor and reporter for WSAZ out of our Charleston studio earlier this century. Shelly was known for her active storytelling.

Today, Shelly is married and living in her hometown of Dallas, where she is the weekend anchor at WFAA.

Shelly says:
"West Virginia! The WV as I affectionately call it. I miss the fall, I miss the people, I miss the Capitol dome, I miss bridge day, the list goes on.

Looking back at my time spent there, it's truly two of the best years of my life. I made great friends and met amazing people on so many stories. I feel like WV is my first home because it's the first home I built for myself. I'm honored someone out there is curious to know where I went. Actually I was working in Kansas City when I got a phone call from a viewer in Kentucky.

She said, "I'm in town getting surgery from a specialist in KC, saw you on the news, and thought I'd tell you we miss you." I was stunned. That day I reminded myself of what I already knew....that the people in the tri-state are the most caring I've ever met. Thanks for the memories." -- Shelly

Catch up with Shelly Slater by watching more of her interview. You can also send her your comments below.

	[ Then ]		[ Now ]

>> SHELLY TRIVIA <<

- Shelly was homecoming queen at the University of Missouri.

- One of Shelly's favorite hobbies is dancing. Shelly is known for breaking out dance moves with little or no notice.

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Posted by: Lisa on Apr 9, 2008 at 01:16 PM
We miss you! Good luck with whatever you do!

Posted by: Sarah on Feb 25, 2008 at 04:08 PM
Hi Shelly, As all have said before me, it is good to see you. I missed you when I suddenly realized that you weren't there anymore. I hate it when we don't get a chance to know in advance when one of our television family members is leaving. We have to greive a loss and it's a big letdown. So, with that said, it is very nice to see you again and know that you are well. Take care! P.S. I used to love to watch you and Lisa on Saturday mornings, you were so carismatic together.

Posted by: Shirley on Feb 13, 2008 at 01:33 PM
Hi, Shelly it"s always nice to know what happened to some our favorite reporters. Good Luck and Best Wishes

Posted by: BARBARA on Jan 31, 2008 at 08:20 PM
SHELLY, I'M A SLATER FROM CHARLESTON, WV. I ALWAYS THOUGHT WE MAY BE COUSINS. WE ALSO HAVE FAMILY IN TEXAS, SO WE STILL MAY BE. LOVE YA! TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY. WE MISS YOU. YOU DID A GREAT JOB.

Posted by: Tina on Jan 29, 2008 at 06:41 PM
You look great!!!! I hope you are doing well in Dallas!

Posted by: Thomas on Jan 27, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Wow you got hott!!

Posted by: Mitchell on Jan 1, 2008 at 10:58 AM
Glad you are doing great! God Bless you! May God's plan for your life continue to unfold in 2008. Come back to West V soon! Blessings, Mitchell Bias Family Delbarton, WV (Mingo County)

Posted by: Dottie on Dec 10, 2007 at 07:10 PM
Hi Shelly I have missed you on the morning show at wsaz I always watched news on the week end's,Hope you have a good and blessed life in Texas,I have a neace there with kid's that love to tap dance. love and prayers. Dottie

Posted by: Randy on Nov 6, 2007 at 10:23 PM
I like the stories here, but I wish it included the dates that they were actually at WSAZ.

Posted by: Deb on Oct 29, 2007 at 08:10 PM
so good to see you. I was one who wanted to know where you were going. I miss seeing you do the weekend news. Even though we never met, you folks who come into our living rooms each day become family and we miss you when you are gone.

Posted by: Tex Browning on Sep 9, 2007 at 09:26 AM
It certainly was great seeing and hearing you again. You were always one of my ver favorites. I'm really glad that things are going really well for you. You have my best wishes and highest regards.

Posted by: Adam J on Sep 7, 2007 at 04:54 PM
Love seeing you Shelly! I did laugh after reading that you love to dance, go figure! You look great and you've lost your crazy ways, NOT. By the way Bill Murray is exactly the same! Look forward to hearing from you again soon.

Posted by: Richard Blair on Sep 7, 2007 at 10:42 AM
I remember Shelly very well. She was a very pretty woman then, and is even prettier now. She had a sense of humor and is very good at what she does.

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