In 1979 , he would be promoted to weekend news anchor in order to welcome the area 's first local newscasts seen on Sunday nights .
This was followed in 1978 by the launch of Knoxville 's first noon newscast with Sneed adding the show to his anchoring duties .
In 1979 , Sneed would be promoted to weekend news anchor in order to welcome the area 's first local newscasts seen on Sunday nights .
This was followed in 1978 by the launch of Knoxville 's first noon newscast with Sneed adding the show to his anchoring duties .