WLTX anchor J.R. Berry said he’s been diagnosed with a curable form of cancer and that he will be off the air for several weeks.
“The docs tell me I have a very treatable, very curable form of cancer,” he announced on social media. “I have a great team and we’re ready to tackle this head on. My treatment begins next week. As a result, I will be off the air for several weeks. Mrs. Berry and I appreciate your positive thoughts and prayers.”
Berry, who anchors the Columbia, S.C. CBS affiliate’s 6, 7, and 11 p.m. newscasts, has been with the station since 1991.
