Darci Strickland is an anchor and content manager at WLTX-TV in Columbia, SC, where she appears on the station's daily evening newscasts.
There was never any doubt as to what kind of career Darci Strickland would have: it had to be communication. Her love of people, infectious smile, and commitment to the community have made her one of the most popular journalists in the Midlands.
A native of Ladson, South Carolina, Darci joined WLTX-TV in 1997 as a General Assignment Reporter and Weekend Weather Anchor. In 1998, Darci moved to the mornings as the Meteorologist and teamed up with J.R. Berry on News 19's Morning and Noon News programs. In early 2002 Darci joined J.R. Berry as co-anchor for the 6 and 7PM Newscast. In August of 2007, Darci and Andrea Mock changed the face of local TV news by starting Friends at Five. Currently, Darci anchors the Noon broadcast, co-anchors Friends at Five with Andrea Mock, and co-anchors the 6pm broadcast with J.R. Berry. In addition to her role as anchor, she frequently works on special assignments.
Darci has a degree in Journalism from the University of South Carolina and a certificate in Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University.
Her infectious and positive speaking style make her WLTX’s most requested speaker, leading to many requests from schools, charitable organizations, churches, and other associations statewide. Darci is the main spokesperson for Buddy Call 19, a station project that encourages women to perform self-breast examinations. In addition to Buddy Call 19, Darci spearheads the recognition of great educators, through our Teacher of the Week awards.
Darci has earned Emmys and an Alfred I. DuPont Award and Murrow for her work as a journalist. She's a 2019 University of South Carolina Media Law School Fellow. Darci is a volunteer Guardian ad Litem with Richland County CASA and a Board Member for Workshop Theater. Darci is the 2019 South Carolina Broadcaster's Association Anchor of the Year, 2009 South Carolina Broadcaster's Association TV Personality of the Year and 2005 University of South Carolina Young Alumni of the Year. Darci is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists. She attends Journey United Methodist Church in Columbia and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
In her spare time, Darci enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband Torrey and their daughters Logan, Layla and Lauren.
Darci's passion for community service is outweighed only by her passion for serving the people of the Midlands through her work at News 19.
Darci enjoys connecting with her viewers on Facebook and Twitter. She shares breaking news to personal updates daily. You can also email her at dstrickland@wltx.com