Lauren McDonald

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Lauren McDonald is a co-host for WCCB News Rising each weekday morning from 4:30 – 9am.

She joined the WCCB news team in January of 2021.

Lauren has a passion for telling stories, especially those in her community.

She loves dad jokes, puns and making people smile.

Prior to working at WCCB Charlotteβ€˜s CW, Lauren spent four and a half years as a morning feature reporter and lifestyle host at FOX21 News in Colorado Springs.

Laurenβ€˜s highlights in Colorado include exclusive coverage of the annual 9/11 firefighter climb up the Manitou Incline, climbing a 14er on live television and covering local events and businesses across the Pikes Peak Region.

Prior to her time in Colorado, Lauren was a digital host at the Golf Channel in Orlando, Fla.

During her time at Golf Channel, Lauren covered the PGA, European, and LPGA tours, and hosted a number of shows on GolfChannel.com including Golf Channel Fantasy, Callaway Golf: Kings of Distance and Statistically Speaking.

Lauren earned a BA in Mass Communications from Meredith College in 2011.

Recruited by the Meredith College cross country team, she was a student-athlete during her four years at MC.

A North Carolina native, Lauren is thrilled to be back in her home state. When sheβ€˜s not on the air, she enjoys walks with her dog, Otie, spending time with family and friends and exploring all that the Queen City has to offer!

Please feel free to send her story ideas or just say hello!

Articles

Do My Job: Brewmaster

Do My Job: Brewmaster

Rising’sΒ Lauren McDonald is heading to South End for the latest edition of Do My Job, where she is with Lenny Boy Brewing learning what it takes to be a brewmaster. Have any job ideas for Lauren? Message us on social media!

Do My Job: Holiday Singers

Do My Job: Holiday Caroling

Just in time for the holidays, we are learning what it takes to be a Christmas caroler with the Holiday Singers!

Do My Job: Firefighter

Do My Job: Firefighter

Rising’sΒ Lauren McDonald is heading to Huntersville for the latest edition of Do My Job, where she is with the Huntersville Fire Department learning what it takes to be a firefighter. Have any job ideas for Lauren? Message us on social media!

Do My Job: Control Room Directing

Do My Job: Control Room Directing

Rising’sΒ Lauren McDonald is staying at the station for the latest edition of Do My Job, where she is with our crew learning what it takes to be control room director. Have any job ideas for Lauren? Message us on social media!

Do My Job: Becoming A Trash Collector

Do My Job: Becoming a Trash Collector

Rising’s Lauren McDonald is heading to the streets of the Queen City for the latest edition of Do My Job, where she is learning how to be a trash collector. Have any job ideas for Lauren? Message us on social media!

Do My Job: Hawker

Do My Job: Becoming a Hawker

Rising’s Lauren McDonald is heading to Truist Field for the latest edition of Do My Job, where she is learning how to be a Hawker. Have any job ideas for Lauren? Message us on social media!

Do My Job: Lauren The Librarian

Do My Job: Becoming A Librarian

Rising’s Lauren McDonald is heading to The South County Regional Library for the latest edition of Do My Job, where she is learning how to be a librarian. Have any job ideas for Lauren? Message us on social media!

Do My Job: Dog Groomer

Do My Job: Dog Groomer

Rising's Lauren McDonald heading to The Dog Salon for the latest edition of Do My Job, where she is learning how to be a dog groomer. Have any job ideas for Lauren? Message us on social media!Β Β