Meredith Land co-anchors NBC 5 News at 5 & 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and also reports.
Meredith joined NBC 5 in October of 2003, after four years at the NBC affiliate in Charleston, S.C., where she was the morning anchor and lead investigative reporter.
Over the years, Meredith has been recognized for her extensive work in the field. Meredith was awarded a National Gracie Award for her report about a groundbreaking treatment that stopped a young girl’s seizures.
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She has been nominated for five Lone Star Emmy awards and has won investigative reporting awards from the Associated Press, RTNDA (Radio-Television News Directors Association) and South Carolina Broadcaster's Association. She was also awarded a STAR award for producing and reporting a 30-minute special from Afghanistan.
Meredith serves on the National Advisory Board for the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health, as well as the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army DFW Metroplex Command.
Meredith graduated from Clemson University with a major in English and a minor in Journalism. She lives in Dallas with her husband and two young children.
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Sweet surprise at school for Dallas boy who is a cancer warrior
A big surprise for a young boy in front of his kindergarten class at Merriman Park Elementary in Dallas. This precious one is a cancer survivor and his fight is being celebrated on a big stage.
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Dallas boy, cancer warrior gets big surprise at school
A young cancer survivor was surprised in a big way in front of his kindergarten class at Merriman Park Elementary in Dallas Friday. The young cancer survivor and his fight will be celebrated on a big stage next spring.
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Netflix makes already popular Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders a social media sensation
People are taking to TikTok and instagram reels, trying to imitate the famous, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ “Thunderstruck” dance, complete with the iconic jump split. But don’t try this at home! NBC 5’s Meredith Land caught up with the household names from the DCC about how life has changed since the show.
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Life after Netflix fame for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Membership on the elite Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad has always been special, but after the Netflix show “America’s Sweethearts: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders” it is a different game.
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Getting BOO'ed benefits Children's Health
NBC 5 anchor Meredith Land was booed, but it’s all for a good cause. Here’s what you need to know about the BOO Yard Sign Challenge that raises money for programs at Children’s Health.
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PGA Coaching Center in Frisco helps women shape their golf game
Women are driving unprecedented growth in the game of golf across the country. Here in North Texas, top-notch technology at the PGA of America Coaching Center in Frisco helps shape their game.
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Women drive growth in the game of golf; PGA Coaching Center in Frisco helps
When it comes to the game of golf, women are driving unprecedented growth across the country. Young women in North Texas who golf have a huge leg up thanks to top-notch technology at the PGA of America Coaching Center in Frisco.
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Former Dallas private school teacher accused of child sexual assault
Dallas police arrested a former private school teacher after an investigation into allegations of child sexual assault that lasted over a year. Police now say there could be more victims.
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Okla. tourist faces Caribbean prison after ammunition found in carry-on
A Fort Worth woman and her two children, now living in Oklahoma, are coping with a new reality after her husband was detained in Turks and Caicos following the discovery of ammunition in his carry-on bag.
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Wife of man detained in Turks and Caicos talks about new reality
Valerie Watson talks with NBC 5’s Meredith Land about her husband’s detainment in Turks and Caicos after ammunition was found in his carry-on bag. She shares how her family is adjusting to a new normal.
