Longtime MD News Anchor To Leave Station In Late July

BALTIMORE, MD — Longtime news anchor Vic Carter will leave WJZ on July 25.

Carter announced the news Monday after 29 years at the Baltimore TV station. He is currently a lead anchor for WJZ's 4, 6 and 11 p.m. broadcasts.

Carter said he's not retiring, but he didn't disclose his next career move.

"It's all about timing," Carter said during a broadcast. "I'm excited about what's going to come next."

WJZ didn't say who would replace Carter after his departure.

"My time here at WJZ has been absolutely phenomenal," Carter said. "I've had a chance to cover some of the major stories."

Carter said he's covered the inaugurations of presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump. He's also reported on three pope visits.

The Morehead State University graduate has interviewed Gov. Wes Moore and retiring U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, WJZ said.

WJZ added that Carter has covered news events on four continents, interviewed several U.S. presidents and anchored newscasts from the Vatican City, the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Pentagon and Cuba.

Carter called it a "wonderful ride" and said there's never been a dull moment.

"It's always exciting, and it's always intriguing too because Baltimore is a complex place that has absolutely wonderful people," Carter said. "I could not have found a better place to work and to live."

Viewers can learn more about Carter's 45 years as a newscaster and see his farewell remarks in this WJZ segment.