Sean Coffey
Prior to moving to Raleigh, Sean worked at WBRE-TV/WYOU-TV in Wilkes-Barre, PA - first as a reporter, then as a morning anchor. During his time in the Northeast, he covered two Presidential rallies, the 2020 election, record-breaking snowstorms, and the Little League World Series.
Before that, Sean was a sports anchor and reporter in Victoria, TX, where he was lucky enough to cover major events like the 2019 World Series - in addition to some amazing high school football, of course. During the pandemic, he shifted his focus to news full-time, working as a reporter and anchor.
A Westchester County, NY native, Sean's journalism roots run deep. His dad is a best-selling author who worked as a New York City sportswriter for 30 years, and his sister covers the Phillies for the Philadelphia Inquirer. He's thrilled to be living and working in the Triangle - where he's back in the world of amazing BBQ - and can't wait to explore everything the area has to offer.
You can catch Sean at any number of local restaurants, or at the gym trying to burn it all off. If you see him out and about, don't hesitate to say hello!
Sean's Stories
Cardiac arrest survivors, Panthers VP urge NC lawmakers to pass 'Smart Heart Act'
The proposed "Smart Heart Act" would require cardiac emergency plans, CPR training and better AED access across North Carolina. Supporters say it could save lives.
NC Principal of the Year, Dr. Mariah Walker, gets surprise ceremony in Wake County: 'Speechless'
Students and staff at Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy surprised Principal Mariah Walker on Monday.
Extreme drought still affecting most of central NC, Wake County: 'Uncharted territory'
Much of the state remains under extreme drought conditions, with nearly 60% of the state affected.
Biomarker testing bill: Cancer advocates, patients lobby NC lawmakers
Biomarker testing bill would expand access to more testing, reduce barriers between health insurers and patients seeking the care, advocates say.
Library workers rally over cuts to staff, work conditions ahead of Wake budget hearing
Union leaders say the Wake County Public Library system has faced staffing challenges for years.
NC Senate pushes vote on 1-year property tax assessment freeze
The legislation is expected to face a final procedural vote on Wednesday.
Advocates in NC say crisis isn't over as new data shows sharp drop in fentanyl, overdose deaths
Advocates say the progress is a good sign -- but they're clear the fentanyl crisis is far from over.
Saint Augustine's University files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, cites mounting debt
The university reported owing between $50 million and $100 million to creditors
Teacher pay data shows NC could fall to near bottom ranking; mass protest planned
NC educators prepare for a mass protest on Friday, May 1 in downtown Raleigh.
Fort Bragg soldier accused of using classified info to place bet online in Maduro capture
Gannon Ken Van Dyke was part of a highly classified team that planned and carried out an operation in Venezuela, capture of Nicolas Maduro.