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JR Berry - EVENING ANCHOR

JR Berry - EVENING ANCHOR

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.

Darci Strickland - EVENING ANCHOR

Darci Strickland - EVENING ANCHOR

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

Jim Gandy - CHIEF METEOROLOGIST

Jim Gandy - CHIEF METEOROLOGIST

News 19's Jim Gandy brings over 34 years experience as a professional meteorologist to News 19 and has been a major force in South Carolina weather forecasting for 25 years.

Andrea Mock - EVENING ANCHOR

Andrea Mock - EVENING ANCHOR

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

Bob Shields - SPORTS DIRECTOR

Bob Shields - SPORTS DIRECTOR

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.

Lauren Talarico - PRODUCER/REPORTER

Lauren Talarico - PRODUCER/REPORTER

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 - SPORTS

Reggie Anderson - SPORTS

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

Michael Benning - REPORTER

Michael Benning - REPORTER

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

Daniel Bonds - METEOROLOGIST

Daniel Bonds - METEOROLOGIST

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

Jerome Collins - REPORTER

Jerome Collins - REPORTER

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

Sydney Cummins - REPORTER

Sydney Cummins - 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 - REPORTER

Sharie Harvin - REPORTER

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 - MORNING ANCHOR

Nat Roers - MORNING ANCHOR

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

Scott Ryan - METEOROLOGIST

Scott Ryan - METEOROLOGIST

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

Lewis Turner - WEATHER

Lewis Turner - WEATHER

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

Ashleigh Walters - EDUCATION REPORTER

Ashleigh Walters - EDUCATION REPORTER

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 - MORNING ANCHOR

Curtis Wilson - MORNING ANCHOR

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

Ashley Yore - REPORTER

Ashley Yore - REPORTER

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

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How They Voted: State Loan for Golf Tournament

How They Voted: State Loan for Golf Tournament

Columbia, SC (WLTX) - Many of you have asked to see how all House members voted on a bill that would give a loan to the Heritage golf tournament. Now, WLTX is giving you that information.

Sanford Divorce is Final

Sanford Divorce is Final

Charleston, SC (AP) -- Judge finalizes divorce of SC Gov. Mark Sanford, ending his 20-year marriage to wife Jenny.

Candidate for Columbia Mayor Drops Out of Race

Candidate for Columbia Mayor Drops Out of Race

Columbia, SC (WLTX)  - Retired Lt. Colonel Gary Myers has dropped out of the Columbia mayoral race, and now says he plans to run for the vacant District 2 city council seat.

Arguments Heard in District 2 Election Lawsuit

Arguments Heard in District 2 Election Lawsuit

Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- A judge is still deciding when an election to fill E.W. Cromartie's vacant Columbia City Council District 2 seat will be held.

Post Office Scare Likely Caused by Pepper Spray

Post Office Scare Likely Caused by Pepper Spray

Sumter, SC (WLTX) - Emergency officials in Sumter now say they believe a pepper spray released is likely to blame for a scare at the post office Thursday morning that led to the building's evacuation.

1.2. Million Baby High Chairs Recalled

1.2. Million Baby High Chairs Recalled

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government is announcing a recall of some 1.2 million high chairs, saying they pose a fall hazard to children.

Ban on Medical Coverage for Abortion in Budget

Ban on Medical Coverage for Abortion in Budget

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina legislators have barred the state's health insurance plan from covering abortions in cases of rape or incest, but allowed a limited exception when the mother's life is in danger.

SC House Approves $5 Billion Budget with Overnight Session

SC House Approves $5 Billion Budget with Overnight Session

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina legislators have given key approval to a $5 billion spending plan following a nearly 22-hour debate that focused on abortion, cigarette taxes and a loan to a golf tournament.

Vacation Cut Short for Cruise Passengers Again

Vacation Cut Short for Cruise Passengers Again

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- A cruise liner on which passengers fell sick with a stomach bug on three straight cruises has returned to the South Carolina coast.

SC Government Loan For Golf Tournament Has People Talking

SC Government Loan For Golf Tournament Has People Talking

Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- It is an issue that has people on WLTX.com riled up. Wednesday lawmakers voted to keep a $10 million loan in the budget for a golf tournament.

Text Message Scam Could Wipe Out Your Accounts

Text Message Scam Could Wipe Out Your Accounts

Elgin, SC (WLTX) -- For those of you who use text messaging on your cell phone, scammers are hoping to scare you into giving up personal information that could clean out your accounts..

Lightning Strike Sets Fire to Columbia Home

Lightning Strike Sets Fire to Columbia Home

Columbia, SC (WLTX) - A Columbia woman faced disaster at the hands of nature, and she says the answer to those troubles will also have to come from her faith.

Deputies Arrest Man in Bomb Threat Investigation

Deputies Arrest Man in Bomb Threat Investigation

Orangeburg, SC (WLTX) -- Orangeburg County deputies arrested a 51-year-old man they say threatened to blow up the Orangeburg County Courthouse in a fit of anger.

Columbia City Council Talks Possible Furloughs

Columbia City Council Talks Possible Furloughs

Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- Columbia's City Council met Wednesday, already talking about next year's budget cuts.

Legislators Vote to Keep $10 Million Loan to Golf Tournament

Legislators Vote to Keep $10 Million Loan to Golf Tournament

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina legislators have voted to keep in the budget a $10 million loan to the state's only PGA tournament.

Elgin Police Department Ready to Better Serve You

Elgin Police Department Ready to Better Serve You

Elgin, SC (WLTX) - The Elgin Police Department is making sure they have the equipment and space to stop crime, even in their small town.

Officer Accused of Identity Theft Out of Jail

Officer Accused of Identity Theft Out of Jail

Richland County, SC (WLTX) -- Richland County deputies arrested a 34-year-old Judicial Services officer after they say she used her position to steal a victim's personal information to open fraudulent bank accounts.

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