Charles Pugh

I'm a proud Detroiter. Born and raised on the West Side (near Wayne State University), I graduated from Murray-Wright High School in 1989. Go Pilots!

Words cannot describe the pride I feel being able to bring you the news every day. It's been my dream since I was a child.

We all grew up watching Bill Bonds, Beverly Payne, Sonny Eliot and other reporters in this market. So, being able to do the same job as the people we've watched and loved, makes me smile with pride. If you ever see me smiling in my live reports, it's because I'm happy to be "working for you" as a proud Detroit broadcaster.

My family and I have been through LOTS of tragedy, like the death of both of my parents when I was a child. But, like most Detroiters, I'm a fighter. Like you, I've survived many stumbling blocks and turned them into stepping stones.

Being raised by my grandmother in a poor, yet pride-filled environment has made me a better reporter and anchor. I can relate to everyone, because whatever tragedies I cover, I've probably experienced it in my own life.

My journey back home has taken me to The University of Missouri, the NBC station in Columbia, Missouri; the CBS affiliate in Topeka, Kansas; the NBC affiliate in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and the NBC station in Norfolk, Virginia. It's been a ten-year journey, but I'm finally back.

It's an honor to be in your home each and every day, bringing you the news. I look forward to continuing to earn your trust.

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[BlueSoul3455]

@AXISOFHENDRIX

hey atleast were better than Rwanda!

[BlueSoul3455]

hi, charles! i guess we grew up in the same neighboorhood

i always enjoyed your newscasts, you catered to the REAL detroit, the detroit that always came out of everything that was thrown at us.

i appriciate it

[TheBettamade08]

Mr. Pugh,thank you for being such a positive figure in our city.Your daily perspective on the J.L. B helped to start off those school days with a positive out look..........................­....................THANK YOU

[rob068]

Need sunglasses on when he shows his teeth...

[AXISOFHENDRIX]

Charles stinks pew-- just another Detoit loser

[lpvcrcd]

Hi Charles Hated to see you leave the Saturday morning show with Deena. I always looked forward to watching. You guys were great together [opposites do get along] Deena the laid back conservative personality, and you, the more outgoing type who loved to tease her I don't think she got you half the time, but that is her charm! Was a great pairing . Good luck in your latest venture

[deefirst]

TOO MUCH ATTITUDE

[GeeGeeGilmore]

We love you Charles, sad to see you leave Fox2, but good luck in your endeavors. Redford '88

[TiFfNe313]

I love him

[yourpoortaste]

Charles is the man.