Remarkable Women: Carol Thomas chosen News 13's 2025 award recipient
Every year, Nexstar Media Corporation, the parent company of WBTW News 13, honors women who have made an impact in their communities.
Thomas and about 125 winners from other Nexstar TV markets will travel to Los Angeles during the weekend of April 13–14 and be featured in a special one-hour program that will air on WBTW in May. A national winner will be announced during the program.
Thomas has co-chaired the Scotland County 'Relay for Life' for 28 years as part of her commitment in the fight against cancer. The annual campaign has raised more than $5 million under her leadership.
Thomas has also supported the Hospice of Scotland County, where she has been a leading organizer of the organization's annual golf tournament for 20 years.
Thomas has worked for 36 years at Eaton Golf Pride, where she has made significant contributions to the company's success. She has won Eaton Corporation's prestigious James R. Stover Award to recognize her many contributions and accomplishments.
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Dennis Bright is the Digital Executive Producer at News13. He joined the team in May 2021. Dennis is a West Virginia native and a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Follow Dennis on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here.
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