ABC News
ABC News Radio delivers national headlines “:50 after the hour” on WCCG 104.5 FM, keeping listeners informed with timely, trusted updates throughout the day. Every hour, ABC News brings concise reporting, breaking stories, and essential coverage from across the country, giving our audience the clarity and context they need in under a minute. WCCG pairs this trusted journalism with our local programming to ensure Fayetteville and the surrounding communities stay connected to what matters most.

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ABC News Radio is one of the most respected and widely trusted audio news networks in the world, delivering award-winning journalism, real-time coverage, and in-depth reporting to millions of listeners every day. As the radio division of ABC News, the network brings together a powerful team of seasoned correspondents, investigative reporters, and industry-leading anchors who cover breaking news, national politics, business, health, technology, world events, and the stories shaping America’s conversations.
With bureaus located across the United States and around the globe, ABC News Radio delivers accurate, fast, and verified reporting 24 hours a day. The network is known for its ability to break major stories, provide live special reports during critical events, and offer clear context through unmatched access to ABC News’ worldwide resources. From the White House to Wall Street to communities across the country, ABC News Radio provides comprehensive coverage listeners can rely on.
For radio partners like WCCG 104.5 FM, ABC News Radio enhances local programming with trusted national journalism—giving listeners a balanced mix of timely headlines, expert analysis, and insightful storytelling. Segment options include hourly newscasts, special reports, breaking-news cut-ins, and long-form features, allowing stations to seamlessly integrate national news into their programming flow.
For decades, ABC News Radio has set the standard for excellence in broadcast journalism. The network continues to earn industry awards and public trust by prioritizing accuracy, neutrality, clarity, and the highest editorial standards. With its signature sound, authoritative voices, and commitment to truth, ABC News Radio remains a cornerstone in American news broadcasting—delivering the information people need, whenever and wherever they listen.
Steven Portnoy
Steven Portnoy is a national correspondent for ABC News Radio. He began his career covering local news while a student at Syracuse University, then went on to cover legal affairs, Congress and the White House for national outlets. He returned to ABC in 2023 and has reported on major events including presidential elections, criminal trials of former presidents and national security stories. His work has earned multiple Edward R. Murrow and other industry awards.
Aaron Katersky
Aaron Katersky serves as a senior investigative reporter for ABC News Radio and acts as the network’s special-events anchor. He is based in New York City and has provided live coverage of high-profile global and national stories, including war, terrorism, diplomatic events and major financial developments. Katersky holds dual degrees in broadcast journalism and religion from Syracuse University and brings a deep analytical perspective to his reporting.
Cheri Preston
Cheri Preston is an anchor/correspondent for ABC News Radio based in New York. (Note: while her full bio details aren’t as readily listed as some others, she is part of ABC’s core news team providing hourly newscasts and live updates.)



