Don Ingle is one of the good guys. You just can’t describe him any better than that. He’s an even-tempered, polite and creative guy… and he’s getting out of the news business.

Don is getting out of the fast-paced, high stress life as a TV News Photographer for the quiet, relaxing and seemingly simple life as an 8th grade math teacher. I’m guessing he’s in for a bit of a surprise. But I’m not writing about what’s next for Don, this is simply to celebrate his time with us at the big 5.

Don’s earned a few awards for his photography, but beyond that, he’s earned the respect of his peers. That’s an award that’s tough to get, and even tougher to hang on the wall.

Don has worked with Reporter Julia Lewis in Durham for most of his tenure here; I’ll let her explain what makes him so special;

“Don always refers to me as his second wife. And, ya know- it has been kinda like a marriage. The best kind really: we spend 8 to 10 sometimes 12 hours a day together- we always do something exciting, then we go our separate ways! In the 5 plus years- we've driven on the autobahn, watched a bizarre exhumation in the middle of nowheresville Tx and we've covered countless Duke-UNC games and we've never once gotten in a fight! Heck- he even let me take the wheel of the news car during a wild police chase while he shot video from the passenger seat. (and everyone knows I'm a terrible driver). Bottom line: Don has the patience of a saint and a heart of gold. Two qualities hard to find in news, but ones that go a long way.”

So Don, we’re gonna miss you here. But don’t let that bother you. I know they're gonna love you in 8th grade math class.