Cory James
Previously, Cory spent four years at ABC30. He was originally hired as a reporter in 2016 and anchored weekend evenings.
In 2020, Cory left Central California after accepting a job in New York City at WCBS-TV. He later moved to Washington, D.C. to be a main anchor before returning home to Atlanta to report at WSB-TV.
Cory is a two-time Emmy award-winning journalist. He received an award from the Fresno County Sheriff's Office in 2017 for a story he did that helped detectives solve a kidnapping case involving a teenage girl. Many Central Valley viewers may also remember Cory's viral live shot on Disneyland's Guardians of the Galaxy ride that landed him on Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and various platforms across the world.
Cory graduated from The University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Digital and Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Communications Studies.
When Cory is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, trying new restaurants, and rollerblading.
Cory's Stories
Consumer Watch: What to look for when purchasing glasses
Consumer Reports readers who bought their glasses at a store and paid out of pocket spent a median of $234 per pair.
Fresno adult daycare hit by thieves 3 times in 2 weeks
Thieves have returned again and again to the Valley Adult Day Health Care Center to vandalize their vehicles, causing nearly $20,000 in damage.
'Absolutely insane': Tulare residents react to Wednesday night gang shooting
After the shooting on Wednesday night that left one man killed and five people injured, some Tulare residents said they need to come together and take a stand against gang members.
Lemoore navy sailor arrested for sexually assaulting woman at China Peak ski resort
Authorities say 39-year-old John Burton gained illegal access to the victim's room and took advantage of her.
Fresno State cancels multiple study abroad programs as Coronavirus concerns grow
Scott Moore says the university each day looks at the locations where students are studying abroad and complete risk assessments on places that could endanger students.
Consumer Watch: Protecting yourself when making purchases
Arbitration clauses are typically buried in the fine print of product manuals and websites. Most people don't even realize they agree to them.
Porterville homeowner scares off thieves with unique water-spraying device
SPRINKLER vs THIEVES: You often hear about people using motion sensors, floodlights, and alarms to fight off thieves, but one Porterville family took it a step further to get the crooks to step away.
Tulare Western Dean of Students Rudy Carrasco dies after car crash, officials say
Rudy Carrasco, the Dean of Students at Tulare Western High School, died after he was involved in a car crash Wednesday night, school officials tell Action News.
Fresno Police arrest 2 for series of robberies on Valentine's Day
Fresno police arrested Ernesto Tavarez, 19, and Erick Alvarez, 24, at their homes on Feb. 22. Detectives also recovered two handguns and physical evidence related to the robberies.
Consumer Watch: The risks and rewards with eating leafy greens
Between 2006 and 2019 greens like romaine, spinach, and bags of spring-mix were responsible for at least 46 national outbreaks of E. coli, causing many hospitalizations and even some deaths.