Before we get down to the purpose of this article – i.e. the solicitation of your nominations for our annual South Carolina “hottest newsbabe” competition – we’d like to preemptively announce who our founding editor is voting for (repeatedly).
Her name is Dianne Gallagher of Rock Hill’s CN2, and given the ridonkulously elevated level of hotness she’s attained, we’re not entirely sure that further “competition” is even necessary.
Seriously, people … shazzonkers.
In fact, Sic Willie would like to go ahead and apologize in advance for escaping to Argentina for a week with Dianne and lying about it to his family, his staff and to the people of South Carolina. Because no kidding, that’s happening literally as fast as we can book the tickets … (p.s. – bring the blond, Dianne … rrrrawwwrrr!)
Of course, we are kidding … if for no other reason than the lovely Miss Gallagher’s father is an honest-to-God, real life General in the U.S. Armed Forces, a true American hero who would no doubt enjoy dispatching Sic Willie with extreme prejudice – assuming anything was left of him after Mrs. Sic was done!
Anyway, Dianne – who you’ll no doubt learn more about in a few weeks when we unveil our five finalists for this coveted honor – is in Sic’s words “perfect in every way.”
Well, except for her abiding love of the Tennessee Volunteers, obviously, one of the few SEC teams that proved unable to hang with the decidedly average University of South Carolina squad on the college gridiron last fall.
Other than that, Gallagher is the complete package – brains, beauty (ahem … body) and a genuine, down-to-earth, approachable personality that you rarely find among “TV people.”
Then there’s her voice … which we just gotta say … wow.
Yet while Sic’s mind is obviously made up, he doesn’t get to decide who wins.
And besides, somebody has to review the dozens of suggestions (and literally hundreds of pictures) we’ll be receiving over the next few weeks as we whittle the field down to five finalists, which you will then have the opportunity to vote on.
So send in your submissions (pictures or hyperlinks) in the comments section below, via email or through our contact page.
Meanwhile … enjoy Dianne, who is fluent in six languages (one of them which happens to be spoken by our hearts) …
WEB EXTRA
By Anon June 30, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Jackie Faye
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9659491
By SteveDave June 30, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Should have done this a few years back when Ainsley Earhardt was at LTX. As it is, they have Nat Roers and Jennifer Tomazic:
http://www.wltx.com/company/bios/natroers.aspx
http://www.wltx.com/company/bios/jennifertomazic.aspx
By Anon June 30, 2009 at 4:11 pm
How about Diane Derby at WSPA
http://www.wspa.com/spa/online/site_information/bio/312/
By elise June 30, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Does Maria Belen Chapur count?
By Leigh June 30, 2009 at 4:27 pm
I feel like a proud mamma! She was my intern at Fox Charlotte and I told her everything I know! I don’t have anything to do with her looks though, I guess. Anyway, my vote is for her! She’s a total package deal!
By Michael Cogdill June 30, 2009 at 5:12 pm
We can end this right now. No contest. My friend Carol Goldsmith
http://www.wyff4.com/wyffnewsteam/268188/detail.html
By fitsnews June 30, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Keep ‘em coming!
“Does Chapur Count?” = greatest question ever …
By Dixie Mann June 30, 2009 at 5:35 pm
How about Ashleigh Messervy…
http://www.midlandsconnect.com/about/bio.aspx?id=210
By Oliver June 30, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Dianne Gallagher def. has to be a finalist!!!! Gorgeous in a classic way…. sweet sweet smile as well…
By S!S June 30, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Awwwwww dianne!!!! I knew u were famous!!!!
By Johnny R. June 30, 2009 at 7:09 pm
I think Ms. Gallagher should win the competition. However, I think Honorable mentions should be given the the entire cast of CN2. I espeicallly think that Laurabree Monday should receive some recongintion. She’s hot, confident, and in control. Like Zowwie Scoob!
By Not Impessed June 30, 2009 at 8:55 pm
I’m gonna need to see them all in swimsuits. Just the bottoms please!
By Winner Hands Down June 30, 2009 at 9:03 pm
I am going for this chick. She is quite a newsbabe!
http://www.fitsnews.com/2009/04/25/greenville-tech-girl-is-coed-of-the-week/
By el guapo June 30, 2009 at 9:29 pm
my vote is for Susan Elizabeth Littlefield minus the melanoma…
By Old Bike Dude June 30, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Could someone forward this pic to our beleagured governor.
By Jeffy July 1, 2009 at 12:09 am
Poor BIN wants to comment so badly. But he gets all choked up an sweaty around women. This is why we read FITS!! Not the train wreck of mark Sanford. Butttt, how about a girls of Mark pictorial? Come on will this is the real news we want ! ( shut up Bin)
By SS Minnow July 1, 2009 at 7:22 am
Jackie Faye! Went to the strip club with her…she’s smoking hot!
By justsaynotojoe July 1, 2009 at 7:31 am
http://www.wciv.com/pageloader.html?js=wciv&page=talent&pagename=sarah_demarco.html
Sarah Demarco
By SS Minnow July 1, 2009 at 8:15 am
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9659491
By Toyota Kawaski July 1, 2009 at 8:55 am
Is she storing acorns for the winter in those checks?
By SS Minnow July 1, 2009 at 9:59 am
Kawi-You got to see her in person, that’s not the best picture of her haha! But I can see where you’re coming from.
By Hubba Bubba July 1, 2009 at 10:22 am
+1 for Sarah Demarco!!!
By confused July 1, 2009 at 10:24 am
the picture that’s on the front page isn’t on this page. that is disappointing.
By Statesman July 1, 2009 at 11:03 am
Contest is over. Here is your winner. http://www.midlandsconnect.com/about/bio.aspx?id=562
By confused July 1, 2009 at 11:37 am
statesman, it appears you have misunderstood the nature of the contest.
By Mr. No Zits July 1, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Here’s my nomination!
Judy!
By A_Network_Administrator July 1, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Toyota Kawasaki said: Is she storing acorns for the winter in those checks?
http://i12.tinypic.com/4ih2vd0.jpg
By Guillermo Sobre Dinero Effectivo July 1, 2009 at 3:51 pm
I think this one is really HAWT!
By charlottelovesdianne July 13, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Gallagher all the way. the woman is smoking hot. we love her here in charlotte- what she is still doing at cn2 is beyond me. lets see more pics of dianne.
By Confederati July 24, 2009 at 11:53 am
Not that she deserves to win or anything, but this does earn some points for Carol Goldsmith… Her husband owns and runs this thing: http://www.dixieoutpost.net/
By Newsyone August 15, 2009 at 8:15 pm
I just checked on the vote. Seems the polls closed at approx. 7:42 EST. Is this a standard for polls as it seems an odd time to close a poll? It is also odd the last chance for “Hottest Lawyers” was given a warning. I looked this morning and noticed that Jillian Capobianco was coming on in the votes. I also noticed the totals getting close when I went to vote. The fix is in. I declare Jillian Capobianco the winner by popular vote. Power to the people. Power to Jillian Capobianco “The People’s Hottie”