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Sports Reporter/Storyteller 📺 | 2021 Sports Media Graduate from @ICParkSchool 💣

Joined August 2021
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A midlands native went head-to-head with some of the best swimmers in the country. On June 20th, 2024, 19-year-old Columbia swimmer Darden Tate finished 5th in Heat 7 at the Olympics Trials. wistv.com/2024/06/21/ac-flor…
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A former Gamecock baseball player was recognized Sunday afternoon for his efforts to break barriers and change the game. Back in the late 1960s, Lindell Bradley was the first Black athlete to put on the Garnet and Black for the University of South Carolina wistv.com/2024/04/29/lindell…
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Thousands of horse racing fans are heading to Camden this weekend to watch the 89th Annual Carolina Cup. People are working around the clock to get ready for thousands of spectators over the weekend. wistv.com/2024/03/29/prepara…
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It's #WomensHistoryMonth2024 & we're giving a shout-out to @SamShapiroTV for highlighting the role that #ColumbiaPDSC women officers have in @CityofColumbia. Chief Holbrook made the #30x30Pledge in April 2021. A pledge to help #ColumbiaPDSC advance women in policing 30% by 2030.
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Data from the Department of Justice shows women represent only 12% of law enforcement officers nationwide. The Columbia Police Department is one agency in the Midlands who plans to keep the 30 x 30 Initiative going as one of their long-term goals. wistv.com/2024/03/14/columbi…
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Sumter High School recently added some new hardware to their trophy case after taking home the Class AAAAA State Title in Girls’ Basketball on March 1, 2024. On Friday, the Sumter community came together to celebrate their success. wistv.com/2024/03/09/sumter-…
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Also known by her nickname “Libby”, Elizabeth Davis Dunlap was born in Newberry in 1951. She grew up in what was a segregated town through the 50s and 60s. Now, she hopes her life will inspire and educate others. wistv.com/2024/02/29/midland…
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On-air radio personality Mark Carr, known as Doug Williams, passed away at the age of 63 Tuesday, February 13th. Born November 18th 1960, he used his voice to promote businesses and uplift the careers of many. wistv.com/2024/02/22/there-w…
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Courageous second grader Jack Timmerman, who is fighting a very rare genetic disorder, had a dream of becoming a police officer. That dream came true on Friday, as he was officially sworn in as an honorary police officer that morning. wistv.com/2024/02/03/little-…
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Dover Elementary first-grade teacher Amanda Fair-Coles was at a loss for words Friday morning when she was surprised with the Milken Educator Award and $25,000. This award is one of the most prestigious amongst educators nationwide. wistv.com/2024/01/27/dover-e…
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For kids who have conditions that prohibit dexterity like spina bifida and cerebral palsy, playing with certain toys can be a challenge. Now, a Richland School District Two teacher is looking to provide toys all kids can play with. wistv.com/2023/12/14/adaptin…
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