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Sep 11, 2017

NBC Will Host A Celebration Of Jim Vance’s Life At The National Cathedral

The longtime broadcaster died in July.

Jul 26, 2017

Jim Vance Will Be Featured In Smithsonian’s African American History Museum

“He symbolized possibility—he symbolized that it was really important that America was changing and his presence was a symbol of that change,” the museum’s director said.

Jul 24, 2017

Washingtonians Remember Jim Vance

This is a loss for D.C.,” said Mayor Muriel Bowser.

May 05, 2017

Longtime D.C. Anchor Jim Vance Tells NBC Viewers He Has Cancer

He’s getting treatment and appears to be in good spirits.

Apr 24, 2015

Watch: Foo Fighters Also Bummed Jim Vance Is Stepping Down From 11 p.m. Newscast

A new promo video for their July 4th show in D.C. pays tribute to Jim Vance.

Jun 27, 2013

Watch Jim Vance Throw Out First Pitch at Nationals Park

Not that we needed more evidence that NBC4 anchor Jim Vance is awesome, but here it is anyway.

Sep 05, 2012

Identity Crisis at NBC4?

NBC4’s coverage of the Democratic National Convention was like Freaky Friday on a Tuesday night.

Feb 27, 2012

You Know What’s Linsane? The Redskins’ Name

If you’re offended by some of the Jeremy Lin-related commentary, you certainly should be offended by the name of your own football team.

Nov 08, 2011

Vance: Frazier “Hit Me So Hard, I Thought I Was Gonna Die”

Legendary boxer Joe Frazier died last night. And just like any time a athlete of Frazier’s caliber passes on, stories about his life and remembrances of his accomplishments are ubiquitous. But our favorite comes from a local source.

Sep 24, 2010

Jim Vance’s Laughter Will Power Us All Through This Friday Afternoon

Jim Vance — the venerable, lovable NBC4 news anchor — just cannot keep it together when reporting on footage of a model falling over on a catwalk. We knew this already. But producers during last night’s newscast obviously felt like proving it yet again. For that, we thank them.

 
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