Beloved TV news anchor who appeared on screens for more than 40 years dies after health battle
Upstract [Unofficial]
February 12, 2026
A beloved Atlanta news anchor who graced viewers’ screens for more than 40 years has died at 82. Wes Sarginson, who served as an anchor and reporter at WSB-TV and 11Alive, died on February 4 after battling esophageal cancer. Sarginson was a standout in the industry, balancing the high-stress roles…
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