WLTX Staff

It seems that J.R. Berry was destined to become a television anchorman. His love of journalism and being on top of the big story has been a part of J.R's life for many years.

There was never any doubt as to what kind of career Darci Strickland would have..it had to be communication.

News 19's Jim Gandy brings over 29 years experience as a professional meteorologist to News 19 and has been a major force in South Carolina weather forecasting for 20 years.

Andrea Mock joined the News19 team in April of 2007, and she's so happy to call Columbia her home.

Bob Shields is Sports Director at News 19 and anchors the 6 & 11pm sportscasts. His field reports take him on the road with the USC Gamecock football, basketball, and baseball teams.

From growing up in a small liberal arts town in New York, to singing her heart out to 'Rocky Top' at Tennessee football games, Lauren has a story for everything.

Reggie Anderson has been a member of the WLTX Sports Department since 1993. Reggie performs several duties including videographer, reporter and anchor.

Michael Benning joined the WLTX News19 team in May of 2008.

Daniel Bonds joined the News19 weather team in July of 2007, but he is not new to the WLTX family.

Jerome Collins joined News19 in October 2007, as the station's "On Your Side" reporter.

You're just as likely to see Sydney Cummins running around town in her News19 car as you are to see her running around on her feet!

Sharie Harvin first opened her eyes in Sumter, South Carolina twenty something years ago. "Home is safe. How many people do what they love around those they love?"

Nat Roers joined the WLTX news team as a morning and midday anchor in January of 2005.

As a child growing up in the countryside of northeastern Pennsylvania, Scott developed a strong fascination in weather from an early age.

Jennifer's traveled from the start of I-77 in Cleveland, to the end here in Columbia, and she's happy to now call the southern end of the interstate home.

Lewis Turner grew up spending summers working on the docks of his father's marina on Fripp Island, South Carolina.

Ashleigh Walters was thrilled to join the WLTX-TV team in March of 2008. As her parents will tell you, she was born with pencil and paper in hand, so journalism was the perfect career choice.

Curtis Wilson knows what it's like to wake up early.

Ever since she first learned to speak, Ashley Yore has been asking questions.
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More News Headlines

Cary, NC (WLTX) -- Police in North Carolina are searching for a 36-year-old fugitive they say may be responsible for a June 2007 shooting that left one woman for dead.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Authorities say a severely overweight South Carolina man sat down in his recliner in March and stayed there for eight months until shortly before his death this week.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The unemployment rate in South Carolina rose nearly half a percentage point in October, to 12.1 percent.

Newberry, SC (WLTX) - We're learning about serious accusations against a former chief surgeon at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP, WLTX) -- South Carolina Chief Justice Jean Toal has paid a fine of more than $80 after getting a speeding ticket.

Richland County, SC (WLTX) -- The former daycare owner accused of suffocating a child to death took the stand Thursday in the third day of her trial.

Sumter, SC (WLTX) - The Sumter toddler found wandering alone on a street back in October will remain in the custody of the Department of Social Services.

Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- Police say two young thieves tried to steal a donation jar for Wednesday's Harvest Hope Diaper Drive, but Junior League volunteers followed the suspects, who were later arrested.

LIBERTY, S.C. (AP) -- Sheriff's deputies in a South Carolina county seized 177 dogs, a cat and a bird during an investigation into animal maltreatment at a local residence.

UPDATE: Richland County, SC (WLTX) - A man found shot to death on Highway 601 in Richland County has been identified.

Columbia, SC (WLTX) - Columbia police have announced an arrest in the killing of a man at the Colonial Village Apartments complex last week.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP, WLTX) -- Jurors have handed down a second death sentenced for a 42-year-old man already on South Carolina's death row.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WLTX, AP ) -- A South Carolina ethics official says Gov. Mark Sanford wants to report previously unrecorded flights he took on planes owned by friends and donors.

Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- Career public servant Steve Morrison announced his run for the Columbia mayor Thursday, saying that the city is ready for change.

Sumter, SC (AP, WLTX) -- Sumter authorities say a game of dominoes is to blame for an inmate's severe beating at the hands of a South Carolina man charged with murder.

Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- According to Columbia police, several intersections in the Vista will be closed from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. as part of the Vista Lights event.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A Democrat running for governor says South Carolina should remove the Confederate flag from the State House grounds if it wants to grow its economy.

The FAA says its flight computer system is working again, after a glitch caused nationwide problems Thursday morning.
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