Talya Faggart
Broadcast Journalist/Digital Content Creator
LATEST PROJECTS
Midwest Derecho: 1 Year Anniversary
Davenport, Iowa
The August 2020 Midwest derecho swept through the Quad Cities leaving thousands without power and damage across the area. I spoke with people in the community and MidAmerican Energy as they reflected on the impact of the storm one year later.
The Pitch: Love Girls Magazine 2021
Davenport, Iowa
KWQC hosted "The Pitch" with the United Way of the Quad Cities. It was an hour-long special on four organizations that addressed literacy and education in the area. This is my feature story on one of the organizations.
KWQC Edward Murrow Award Submission 2021
Davenport, Iowa
KWQC received a regional Murrow Award for overall excellence for our 2020 coverage. You can view some of my reporting at the following time stamps.
27:36 - 28:16 - A standup from breaking news following the announcement of the first school closures in the QCA
47:33 - 49:35 - A package I wrote, shot, and edited following the historic August 2020 Midwest Derecho.
VCU InSight WCVW-TV Richmond PBS 2019
Richmond, VA
This show won the Region 2 SPJ Mark of Excellence Award. It was also a national finalist.
Writing Samples & Contributions
CNN Contributions:
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Clark Atlanta University student was strangled by roommate’s boyfriend, police say in affidavit
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Another jury is about to decide the fate of a police officer charged with killing an unarmed black man
July 01, 2018
The stigmas of STDs carry more weight than an actual diagnosis. This is the story of a VCU student as she goes through the journey of redefining her life after an unforeseen diagnosis.