Alex Freedman is the Weekend Edition Anchor for 9 On Your Side.
He joined the newsteam in February 2010 as a General Assignment Reporter and Digital Journalist.
Alex graduated from East Carolina University with a dual degree that included a BS in Communications: Broadcast Journalism and a BA in Hispanic Studies: Spanish Language.
He was born right here in Pirate Country, Greenville, North Carolina, and is proud to admit that he, indeed, bleeds purple and gold.
Alex has lived in Greenville all his life, but that hasn't kept him from broadening his horizons. Alex spent almost five months abroad in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he studied culture and language. He has also visited multiple cities in Vietnam including Ho Chi Minh, Da Lat, and Nha Trang, over a separate five-week venture. Travel pieces written during his Vietnam venture received positive reviews from the International Radio and Television Society Foundation in New York and got him selected as a finalist out of more than 500 people for their fellowship program. He feels these experiences helped to broaden his views on both national and global issues.
Alex interned at 9 On Your Side as a broadcast producer and learned the day-to-day happenings of a newsroom. During his time interning, Alexander affirmed his love for journalism that had began during his high school days as Editor-in-Chief of his school's news magazine.
If you would like to e-mail Alex with news stories, you can reach him at afreedman@wnct.com.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 6:38 PM EDT2013-06-12 22:38:15 GMT
Tuesday, a state Senate committee added a new provision eliminating a permit for handguns.
Legislation in Raleigh could make handgun permits a thing of the past but critics say it's a mistake and will only give a gun to an abuser and the mentally ill.
Legislation in Raleigh could make handgun permits a thing of the past but critics say it's a mistake and will only give a gun to an abuser and the mentally ill.
Friday, June 7 2013 9:53 AM EDT2013-06-07 13:53:54 GMT
Drivers were urged to be cautious during their daily commute Friday. Tropical Storm Andrea brought torrential downpours during the early morning ours causing some secondary roads to flood. The intersection
Drivers were urged to be cautious during their daily commute Friday. Tropical Storm Andrea brought torrential downpours during the early morning ours causing some secondary roads to flood. The intersection
Wednesday, June 5 2013 6:53 PM EDT2013-06-05 22:53:23 GMT
After the arrest of numerous sex offenders in the east, some of them repeats, 9 On Your Side is finding tools parents can use to better know their neighborhood.
After the arrest of numerous sex offenders in the east, some of them repeats, 9 On Your Side is finding tools parents can use to better know their neighborhood.
Friday, May 31 2013 4:40 PM EDT2013-05-31 20:40:12 GMT
People in North Carolina will see their utilities rates increase by as much as 7.5 percent during the next two years, a move Attorney General Roy Cooper says "puts utility profits ahead of people."
People in North Carolina will see their utilities rates increase by as much as 7.5 percent during the next two years, a move Attorney General Roy Cooper says "puts utility profits ahead of people."
Thursday, May 30 2013 1:46 PM EDT2013-05-30 17:46:02 GMT
Volunteers gathered to raise awareness of one of the most under-reported crimes in the country. Mayor Allen Thomas proclaimed June 2013 Elderly Abuse awareness mouth before the group of volunteers before
Volunteers gathered to raise awareness of one of the most under-reported crimes in the country. Mayor Allen Thomas proclaimed June 2013 Elderly Abuse awareness mouth before the group of volunteers before
Wednesday, May 29 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-05-29 22:39:37 GMT
A new report by the Century Foundation shows a growing divide between community colleges and public universities, leaving the most disadvantaged students at risk.
A new report by the Century Foundation shows a growing divide between community colleges and public universities, leaving the most disadvantaged students at risk.
