Jim Handly, longtime news anchor at NBC Washington, to retire after November midterm elections

Jim Handly, longtime news anchor at NBC Washington, shared the “personal breaking news” on air that he will retire after the November midterm elections, ending a 35-year career at WRC-TV, reports WTOP.

“It’s been quite a run, bringing you the news, with the best team in the business. These are some of the people who always had my back as I’ve had theirs,” he said. “We have built some amazing memories here.”

Handly anchors NBC Washington’s 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts and has earned multiple Emmy Awards and an Edward R. Murrow Award.

During his career, he has covered presidential inaugurations, major elections, hurricanes and championship celebrations for the Nationals and Capitals, among other major events.

In addition, states NBC Washington, during his time in Washington, Handly has been involved in many organizations, including the Washington Tennis and Education Foundation, Humane Rescue Alliance, Junior Tennis Champions Center in Maryland and Thanks USA, which provides scholarships for families of military soldiers.

Prior to joining NBC4, Handly served as an anchor and reporter for the CBS affiliate in Hartford/New Haven, Connecticut. He began his broadcasting career anchoring and reporting for WPTV, the NBC affiliate in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Outside of the station, states NBC Washington, Handly is a competitive tennis player who enjoys taking part in charity tennis events. In his off-time, you’ll also find Jim biking, kayaking and checking out the newest coffeehouses and roasters and farmers markets around our region.