Christine O’Donnell joined the NBC Augusta 26 News team in May of 2009.

Before joining NBC Augusta 26 she reported on the Spring 2009 Legislative Session at the Minnesota State Capitol (there’s a lot of Georgia marble in that building). She also reported on the battle to fill the Minnesota U.S. Senate seat.

Christine graduated from the University of Minnesota in December of 2008 and earned a degree in both Broadcast Journalism and Spanish.

During the summer of 2008 she was a weekly guest speaker on a Spanish late night talk show while studying in Spain.

Throughout her years at the University of Minnesota she interned at KARE-TV, TPT and was the news director and health reporter for KUOM radio.

Christine’s originally from the small town of Saratoga Springs in upstate New York. She moved to Minnesota for school and to row for their Division-1 rowing team.

She’s proud of her teams’ accomplishments and of being a three-time Big Ten Gold Medalist and 2007 NCCA National Champion.

In her free time you can find Christine exploring the Savannah River, reading by the pool and checking out the farmers market.

Favorite Story: Early one morning a livestock truck full of pigs toppled over on a main highway in Minnesota. No one was injured, and tons of pigs were running around the highway. It was hilarious watching people try to catch them.
Dream Interview: Ben Franklin.
Why I'm A Journalist: I love history. Journalist’s record it daily and share it with the community. I love telling stories and meeting new people. Sharing stories bring people closer together
Hidden Talent: Is singing in the shower a talent?
Siblings: A younger brother and younger sister.
Hobbies: Cooking, working out, painting and watching movies.
Favorite Food: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ICE CREAM!
Favorite Destination: Saratoga Springs, N.Y.