News 13 WLOS-TV News Anchor LARRY BLUNT was riffed by Sinclair Broadcasting in their latest rounds of budget cuts. It is never easy for those let go or for those who have to make the decision and then deliver the news to the talent that the company has to scale back.
Blunt had been an icon on WLOS for years delivering the news with DARCEL GRIMES at 6pm and 11pm. He wrote on his facebook page;
"When I last posted a message to you it was goodbye to 2016. Now, less than a week in 2017 it’s just, goodbye, at least for now. Today I was told my position has been eliminated at WLOS and that Sinclair Broadcasting is doing so at all of it’s stations. I was assured I had done nothing wrong. Jan and I have some thinking, planning and praying to do. I have people at Ch. 13 that I love and that will never change. I won’t lose you. And for so many of you in the community that I’ve had the privilege to meet, get to know, share your story and to be touched by your life, you have made my life better. — Larry"
Over my years in radio I have been laid off and had to lay others off. It is never easy on either side and I am sure it has been a bumpy ride for everyone at WLOS. I personally wish Larry the very best in his future, he and his wife will be in my prayers. God Bless ya sir.
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