Kevin Connolly

Sports Anchor

Kevin Connolly began his broadcasting career as an intern at FOX8 in 1986. In his time here, he's been an Associate Producer for the news department, a Reporter/Producer on "Wake Forest Sports Sunday", a Sports Reporter and his current position of Sports Anchor and Reporter on the FOX8 5:00 News, the FOX8 6:00 News and the FOX8 10:00 News.

Kevin helped start the popular FOX8 Prep Profile segment which highlights local high school athletes not only for their accomplishments on the field, but in the classroom as well. Kevin has also hosted the "North Carolina High School Xtra", a 30-minute show devoted to high school sports of this state, which aired on FOX SportsSouth.

Kevin is married and has two sons. He enjoys coaching Little League baseball, spending time with his family, golfing, reading John Grisham novels and sports. Kevin wants to bring fun and enthusiasm to every sportscast because sports ARE games.

Recent Articles

UNCG Women’s Soccer Team’s alternative Spring Break

Posted on: 6:58 pm, March 6, 2013, by Kevin Connolly

Mention the words “Spring Break” to most college students, and they think of a trip to the beach for a...
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Racer Shane Hmiel’s amazing road to recovery

Posted on: 5:58 pm, February 26, 2013, by Kevin Connolly, updated on: 06:43pm, February 26, 2013

Some say that from the time Shane Hmiel was young, he was destined to become a NASCAR driver. However, a...
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High Point University starts Lacrosse program

Posted on: 5:56 pm, February 22, 2013, by Kevin Connolly

In the last five years, High Point University has exploded. The Athletic Department is following suit this year, adding several...
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UNCG Baseball starts a new chapter

Posted on: 6:32 pm, February 20, 2013, by Kevin Connolly

The UNCG baseball team will start a new chapter with a new coach this season. Link Jarrett is a baseballer...
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TJ Logan: Top Tar Heel Recruit

Posted on: 5:41 pm, February 11, 2013, by Kevin Connolly, updated on: 05:50pm, February 11, 2013

GREENBORO, N.C. –The last time TJ Logan was on a football field, he was re-writing the record books. In the...
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Godsoe building swim career

Posted on: 5:57 pm, February 8, 2013, by Kevin Connolly

While the Olympics roll around every four years, practice is an everyday thing for athletes. Former Southeast Guilford High alum,...
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Lucky Dog Volleyball Camp helps players reach their goals

Posted on: 5:58 pm, January 11, 2013, by Kevin Connolly

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Luckydog Volleyball sells just about anything connected to the sport of volleyball. For 7 years running, Luckydog...
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High Point native wins gold in Long Track

Posted on: 5:56 pm, January 3, 2013, by Kevin Connolly

HIGH POINT, N.C. — The Winter Olympics might be two years away, but High Point native Heather Richardson is living...
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Special Olympics soccer championship takes place in High Point

Posted on: 11:36 pm, November 8, 2012, by Kevin Connolly

HIGH POINT, N.C. — More than 900 people on 44 teams participated in the Special Olympics this past weekend in...
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College coaches scout players at the HiToms’ Showcase Camp

Posted on: 1:02 am, October 19, 2012, by Charlie Glancy and Kevin Connolly, updated on: 01:17am, October 19, 2012

Dozens of college baseball coaches were at the HiToms’ Showcase Camp earlier this week, trying looking for local players who...
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Kyle Busch visits Martinsville

Posted on: 8:30 pm, September 26, 2012, by Kevin Connolly, updated on: 08:46pm, September 26, 2012

The Tums 500 at Martinsville has become a pivotal race in the chase. Kyle Busch would love to be a...
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Greensboro Gators headed to nationals

Posted on: 11:51 pm, June 23, 2012, by Kevin Connolly, updated on: 11:52pm, June 23, 2012

In the last two seasons, the Greensboro Gators fifth grade team has had a staggering 88-2 record. Now, they are...
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