Andrea Roane (born October 5, 1949) is a former American newscaster for WUSA Channel 9 television in

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Early life and education

Andrea Roane was born on October 5, 1949. in

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, Louisiana. She attended Holy Ghost Elementary School and graduated from the

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. In 1971, she obtained a B.A. in Secondary Education from Louisiana State University in New Orleans (now the

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), followed by an M.A. in Drama & Communications in 1973.

Career

In 1971, Roane worked as a middle and high school teacher of English. In 1975, she became education reporter for public television station WYES, hosted a weekly magazine show, and became project director of a federally funded education show. In 1976, she worked for

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affiliate

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. In 1978, she returned to WYES and then moved to Washington, D.C. In 1979, Roane became host and chief correspondent for '' Metro Week in Review'' at public television station WETA. In 1981, Roane moved to CBS-affiliate WUSA as Sunday evening and weekday morning anchor. Over the years, she anchored morning, afternoon, and late night news programs. She also served as health reporter. Local news including ''

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' have covered her career throughout. On April 25, 2018, Roane announced that she would retire from the news business as of July 31, 2018.

Personal life

Roane married Michael Skehan; they have two children, daughter Aliciaand son Andrew.https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/andrea-roane In 1993, Roane started a DC-based breast cancer awareness program "Buddy Check 9." Roane has played an active role in community services, including the

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Community and Friends Board, Capital Breast Care Center Community Advisory Council, and the National Museum of Women In The Arts, the Prevent Cancer Foundation, the Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center Health Disparities Initiative, the

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Board, and the

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, and the Women's Forum of Washington.

Honors and awards

* Dame of the Sovereign Military

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* Lifetime members of the

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and the

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* 2006: "Washingtonians of the Year" of ''

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'' * Community Service Award of Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation * 2010: Rebecca Lipkin Honoree for Media Distinction by Susan G. Komen For the Cure * 2012: Faith Does Justice Award from Catholic Charities * 2014: DC Hall of Fame * 2015: Board of Governors Award by

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, National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter

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