Charlotte station builds sand anchor desk for Rio

The sand anchor desk is back — though this time on an “Olympic” scale.

WCNC-TV, the NBC affiliate in Charlotte, N.C., debuted its sand anchor desk in honor of its parent network’s coverage of the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

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The desk, which was built at the station in North Carolina and not Rio, includes strong, Greek-style columns and is surrounded by nature motifs.

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Fronting the desk is a glittery olympic rings and full color NBC peacock.

The station also added torches and tropical-looking plants in the background.

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