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signing, briefly, with the New England Patriots. A Kansas upbringing sparked John’s fascination with weather in all its many manifestations. He spent eight years as a volunteer tornado spotter and chaser—talk about a stormy adolescence!—and once flew through the eye of a hurricane. This affinity for Nature’s furies is matched by a sunny disposition along with a solid commitment to community service.

Geoff has been a sports fanatic—and an outstanding athlete—from the moment he first kicked a ball. He spent his soccer-obsessed childhood in Britain, then crossed the pond as a teen and immediately fell for “American football.” He was a standout place-kicker at Northeastern and played a year semi-pro before

In addition to long lists of individual accolades, Geoff and John are part of a station-wide tradition of excellence highlighted by 12 consecutive South Carolina Associated Press Broadcasters News Station of the Year awards.

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Photograph by: Carol Stewart

When Geoff Hart and John Cessarich step in front of the camera, they aren’t merely relaying information—these popular newscasters are sharing their lifelong passions. As WYFF 4’s sports director and chief meteorologist, respectively, Geoff and John have earned widespread acclaim for presenting the day’s events through a prism of genuine enthusiasm.

DID YOU KNOW?

In their most memorable tennis match ever, Geoff and John once played doubles with Boris Becker and John McEnroe.

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