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Phyllis Smith

News anchor and producer

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WTAP, NewsBreak

Preston's Summary

Phyllis Smith is a news anchor and producer at WSFA 12 News. She covers a diverse range of topics including regional interest and world news, with a focus on culture, society, and events, while also addressing issues related to accessibility, civil rights, and diversity and inclusion. Phyllis's work has been featured in multiple outlets including Everyman, Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer, and Americajr.com, among others.

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Geo Focus

Parkersburg, United States (Local)

Coverage Attributes:

Beta
Informative: 68 %
Events: 22 %
Data Driven: 3 %
Interviews Q&as: 3 %
Opinion: 1 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • United States
  • Accessibility
  • Civil Rights
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Gender Issues
  • Women's Interest
  • Social Interest

Pitching Insights

Phyllis Smith's coverage primarily focuses on local news, including crime, community events, and government announcements in the United States with a specific focus on West Virginia and Ohio. She frequently covers evolving stories and breaking news related to these topics.

If you are reaching out to Phyllis, consider providing information or access to individuals involved in ongoing local events or emerging stories that align with her coverage areas. Additionally, if you have insights into community-related issues or can provide valuable perspectives from relevant local figures within West Virginia and Ohio, your pitch may be well-received.

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Articles

WTAP

This Day in History: Aug. 27, 2026

By: Phyllis Smith

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) -On August 27, 1908, future President Lyndon Baines Johnson is born on a farm near Stonewall, Texas. The brash, outspoken Johnson grew up in an impoverished rural area and worked his way through a teachers’ training college before entering politics.

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This Day in History: Aug. 31, 2026

By: Phyllis Smith

(WTAP) - On August 31, 1955, William G. Cobb of the General Motors Corp. (GM) demonstrates his “Sunmobile,” the world’s first solar-powered automobile, at the General Motors Powerama auto show held in Chicago, Illinois.

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This Day in History: Sept. 1, 2026

This Day in History: Sept. 1, 2026

By: Phyllis Smith

(WTAP) -On September 1, 1972, in what’s billed as the “Match of the Century,” American chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer defeats Russian Boris Spassky during the World Chess Championship in Reykjavik, Iceland.

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