Wendy Griffith
Wendy Griffith co-anchors CBN Newswatch, a daily 30-minute newscast seen throughout the United States. She also co-anchors Christian World News, which is seen weekly around the world on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. She often anchors the news on The 700 Club.
Wendy reports on a wide range of issues for CBN News and Christian World News. After a year as the network's Congressional Correspondent on Capitol Hill, she moved to the Virginia Beach headquarters in 2000 to concentrate on stories with a more spiritual emphasis. She has also traveled internationally, covering stories such as the hostage drama of missionaries Martin and Gracia Burnham in the Philippines, the spiritual crisis over homosexuality in the Episcopal Church, and more recently the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah in northern Israel.
She began her television career at NBC affiliate KYEL-TV in Yuma, Ariz., in 1987 after graduating from West Virginia University in 1986 with a B.S. in Journalism. She then went on to work in several television markets across the country as an anchor/reporter, including NBC affiliate WCYB-TV in Bristol, Va.; ABC affiliate WCHS-TV in Charleston, W.Va.; and NBC affiliate WTVO-TV in Rockford, Ill.
After nearly two years in Rockford, she returned to Charleston, her hometown and West Virginia's capitol city, to co-anchor the 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts for WCHS-TV. Her position there opened the door to an opportunity to serve as press secretary and later special events coordinator to former West Virginia Gov. Cecil H. Underwood.
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My Stories
Friday, May 17, 2013
Two Iranian women -- Maryam Rustampoor and Marzieh Amirizadeh -- are telling their story of persecution in Iran's Evin Prison.
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Kurt Warner is taking nine hopefuls on the adventure of a lifetime. The journey involves giving each contender a second chance to fulfill their biggest dream.
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
As the world watches Syria implode from a brutal civil war, missionaries are at the front lines to bring comfort to more than a million people who have escaped the fighting.
Friday, March 08, 2013
Saeed Abedini, an Iranian-born pastor with U.S. citizenship, is serving eight years in an Iranian prison. But his wife warns Iran doesn’t know who they’re dealing with.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Imagine leaving everything you own behind and embarking on a nearly yearlong mission trip in 11 countries. For Emily Wright, it is the adventure of a lifetime.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
After a whirlwind year as the youngest Miss America, Teresa Scanlan, now 19, faces life as a "normal" college student. Wendy Griffith spoke with her at Patrick Henry College.
Friday, October 26, 2012
As America prepares to select a new president, a group of Christians has been praying on the White House lawn.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Christians from across the United States are converging on Philadelphia for the "America for Jesus 2012" rally to spark revival as the nation approaches Election Day.
Monday, September 10, 2012
The U.S. government is expected to compensate 9/11 rescue workers and nearby residents amid concerns of a link between cancer and the toxic World Trade Center rubble.
Friday, July 27, 2012
They shocked the world by kidnapping American missionaries Martin and Gracia Burnham. Today, the Abu Sayyaf's terror is far from over, but are they as dangerous?
Wednesday, June 06, 2012
Gracia Burnham, whose story of being held hostage by a radical Muslim group and losing her husband during the rescue, is helping others be set free.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Christians gathered in Virginia this weekend as part of "The Call" prayer rallies." Lou Engle said the state has always played a key role in God's plan for America.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
A stand-off between China and the Philippines over territories rich in oil is threatening international relations.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
"October Baby," a film inspired by the true story of a young girl who survives an abortion and later searches for her mom, is opening in theaters this weekend.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Once a rising star in the modeling world, Nicole Weider is on a mission to expose fashion's dark side, leading a petition against Cosmopolitan's racy content.
Friday, November 04, 2011
Recently, CBN News met an 84-year-old New York woman who's taken the Great Commission to heart. She's been ministering on the streets of Manhattan for decades.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
The prenatal test used to diagnose Down syndrome is risky. A new test out this week could prove to be a safer option. But some worry it could lead to more abortions.
Friday, September 30, 2011
"Courageous," a new major motion picture from the Sherwood Baptist Church, opened in theaters across the country Friday.
Friday, September 09, 2011
The attacks of 9/11 may have changed the skyline of the Big Apple, but it also transformed the people of the city in another way.
Friday, September 02, 2011
Volunteer teams with Operation Blessing International help a small community recover from the affects of Hurricane Irene.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Growing up, Bristol Palin was known as a good girl. But her personal drama would be played out in front of a world-wide audience with no place to hide.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Each year, thousands of Chinese immigrants reach the U.S. hoping to fulfill dreams of freedom and wealth. But often, they find faith in God is far more valuable.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Hundreds of millions of Christians representing 200 nations across the world will gather on Pentecost Sunday to pray for their nations.
Thursday, June 09, 2011
Many people in Raleigh, N.C., are calling six teenagers heroes for their efforts to rescue four passengers from a car after an automobile accident.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
In today's world, a cell phone is so much more than just a phone. Now, thanks to the app YouVersion, more people are reading the Bible than perhaps ever before.
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
The movie about the young Christian surfer who lost an arm in a shark attack but became a top female surfer, inspires viewers to excel through all odds.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Laurie Dhue is the only person to ever anchor at the three big cable networks. But behind the stardom was a painful secret she hid for more than a decade.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Loren Cunningham's vision of Youth with a Mission first took shape in 1960. Fifty years later, nearly 4.5 million people have been involved with his group.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Once known as the "Pain Killer Capital" of the nation, Manchester, Ky., is now known as the "City of Hope."
Friday, October 08, 2010
"Seven Days in Utopia," a new movie starring Robert Duvall and Lucas Black, is about golf, fly-fishing and finding faith in Christ.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Dr. Pat Robertson recently spoke with Actor Robert Duvall at his horse farm in northern Virginia, about his latest movie, "Get Low."
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
The imam behind the plans to build a mosque near the site of New York City's Ground Zero is headed to the Middle East for a religious outreach trip.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Las Vegas is known around the world as 'Sin City,' but over the weekend thousands of believers gathered there to cry out for a spiritual revival.
Monday, July 19, 2010
A decade ago, Lou Engle was a man with a vision: to rally young people across the country to pray for the nation.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
The group responsible for the faith-based films "Facing the Giants" and "Fireproof," is preparing to release what they hope will be their next box office hit.
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Parents are so concerned about the disappearance of Kyron Horman that 40 students were kept home from school, Tuesday.
Monday, June 07, 2010
Thousands of people assembled in New York City Sunday to voice their opposition to a proposed mosque planned to be built near Ground Zero.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
A New York City community board has voted overwhelmingly to support a plan to build a mosque near Ground Zero.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
The construction of a mosque has been approved near Ground Zero that has many people, especially family members of 9/11 victims, upset.
Monday, May 17, 2010
A group of Christians and Jews gathered in New York City to honor those who have stood with Israel and support the country's right to exist.
Thursday, May 06, 2010
Nicholas Sparks may be one of the world's most famous authors, but it is his faith and his family that helps him keep both feet on the ground.
Friday, April 09, 2010
Although coal is king in West Virginia, tragedies like the mining explosion highlight the high price miners and residents pay with their health and quality of life.
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Christians in the community are finding comfort in knowing that regardless of what happened in the mining incident, there is hope beyond this life.
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
People in the small West Virginia mining town of Montcoal have come together to support each other after Monday's massive mine explosion.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
'Letter's to God' is the story of how one boy’s courageous battle with brain cancer turned into an inspiration for a man searching for meaning.
Monday, March 29, 2010
The new film starring Greg Kinnear and Miley Cyrus is based on a best-selling novel by Nicholas Sparks about a strained relationship between father and daughter.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Bethany Hamilton was only 13 years old when she fell victim to a vicious shark attack, but she's now a champion surfer and has an inspirational story of triumph.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Professional image coach Mary Brown says any woman can look her best with a little help.
Monday, February 22, 2010
What happens when Christians get out of their comfort zones and really start serving their communities? In San Diego -- it's happening.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
After being named the 2009 National Bible City, Christians, Jews and city leaders declared Bible scriptures publicly throughout the Philadelphia.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Millions of Americans are celebrating Thanksgiving today, a holiday tradition that dates back hundreds of years. But some say there's an attempt to remove the religious significance from this great American holiday.
Monday, November 09, 2009
The first Sunday after the worst mass shooting ever on a U.S. military base, Ft. Hood families gathered for worship at Memorial Chapel.
Friday, November 06, 2009
The director of an abortion clinic in College Station, Texas, is making national headlines after leaving her position at Planned Parenthood.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
The Federal Stimulus Package has been distributed in many different ways around the nation, and now some people are getting an $8,000 tax credit for buying a souped up golf cart.
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Lawmakers voted Thursday to engrave the words "In God We Trust" at the Capitol Visitor Center, ending a year-long battle to restore references of God at the Capitol.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Both parties were expecting a big decision Monday, but Judge Daniel P. Dawson said he wanted be sure of jurisdiction laws in Ohio.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Many Christians across the country are choosing "Medi-Share," an alternative way of sharing medical bills based on the Bible.
Monday, September 14, 2009
President Barack Obama called Friday's fatal shooting of a Michigan pro-life activist "deplorable."
Friday, September 04, 2009
A Florida judge ruled Thursday that 17-year-old Rifqa Bary can stay in Orlando until further notice, but it appears the case is headed for trial.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
At first glance, Zach Hunter looks like an ordinary high schooler - and he is - except that in his free time - he helps free slaves.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
New developments in the Rifqa Bary case revealed that the teen's parents attend a mosque in Ohio that has major ties to terrorist activities, Bary's attorney announced Monday.
Friday, July 24, 2009
CBN News' Wendy Griffith gives a behind-the-scenes look at the library dedication and how it has captured the nation's attention.
Friday, July 24, 2009
It seems fitting that you enter the Billy Graham Library through the cross. But the name "Billy Graham" is not on the building itself. His son Franklin told CBN News that was no accident.
Friday, July 17, 2009
They call him the 'Sky Angel Cowboy'. Thirteen-year-old Logan Henderson lives on a ranch located in the middle of Nebraska.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Many books hve been written on our nation's beginnings, but what is not commonly known is the crucial role that churches and Christians played in its founding.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Experts say this generation is the most Biblically illiterate in history. The problem: young Christians guiding their lives by pop culture instead of Scripture.
Monday, June 08, 2009
At the Rediscovering God in America Event -- Mike Huckabee, Newt Gingrich and Lou Engle called on believers to be salt and light in a dark world.
Friday, June 05, 2009
New Zealand is home to Shine TV -- the country's premiere Christian television station.
Friday, May 15, 2009
New York's modeling industry may be the last place on earth you'd look for God -- at least that's the perception.
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
For many young people, it's common to take time to see the world. And thanks to ministries in New Zealand, many travelers are also discovering Jesus along the way.
Monday, April 27, 2009
In the book of Genesis, it says God created the sun, the moon, and the stars to give light to the earth. And He said it was good.
Monday, April 27, 2009
It's known as the "extreme sports capital of the world." New Zealand has long been a haven for adrenaline junkies and outdoor enthusiasts alike.