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
Panhandling, loitering on roads and medians prohibited in Raleigh under new ordinance
"I think we're trying to protect rights, but then also protect the safety of the entire community."
More RTP layoffs as Lenovo, National Institutes of Health confirm job cuts
"I worry about the brain drain to North Carolina."
Schools in NC scramble amid federal funding freeze; 24 states, including NC, file lawsuit
WCPSS is out $8 million -- money budgeted for staffing programs like English as a second language and after-school programs.
Parents, social media experts weigh in on new bill restricting phones in NC classrooms
"I think curbing phone usage is a good, good thing."
Home for new NC Children's Health Campus will be Apex, will bring thousands of jobs
When construction is complete the campus is expected to bring 8,000 jobs to Apex and Wake County.
Raleigh-based nonprofit helping in Texas flood relief efforts
As the recovery from the catastrophic flooding in Texas continues, Raleigh nonprofit Vets to Drones is doing what it can to help.
Body of woman who disappeared during heavy rain in Orange County found
Family members identified her as 58-year-old Monica Butner of Hurdle Mills and remembered her as a selfless, caring person.
Chantal brings heavy rain, flooding, causes road damage across central NC
Thousands were left without power after storms from Tropical Depression Chantal's outer bands impacted areas across North Carolina.
Gov. Stein vetoes several anti diversity, equity and inclusions bills passed by NC lawmakers
Governor Josh Stein vetoed four bills, including three targeting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across North Carolina.
Cause of hazmat incident in Johnston County remains undetermined
Investigators confirmed that the fire activated the building's sprinkler system, and water from the sprinklers came into contact with sodium hypochlorite inside the Baystate Pool Supplies suite.