Local Television News 2023 Style

 

On July 27 Charleston’s WCSC-TV rolled out the red carpet for six visitors from SC State’s Department of English and Communications. 

Pictured from left in Channel 5’s studio are Rosalind Hanson, Dante Mozie, Rolando Davis, Dr. Janice Hawes, Patrick Harwood and Justin Smith. 

The invaluable learning experience came at the invitation of main anchor Ann McGill who spoke on campus to communications students and faculty in April (read about that here). Professor Dante Mozie followed up on the offer and it all came together on this summer day in July. 

WCSC, located in West Ashley, is a CBS affiliate owned by Gray Television, one of the nation’s largest broadcast companies with 180 TV stations across the U.S. 

Along with Charleston’s WCSC, Gray also operates South Carolina stations in Columbia, Greenville and Myrtle Beach, and regionally in Savannah, Charlotte and Atlanta. 

Our visit was very well organized with the precision of a tightly produced newscast. That’s no surprise since that’s the station’s expertise. 

Morning executive producer Jesikah Lawrence (center) led the tour. Jesikah is a West Ashley High School and University of South Carolina graduate. 

Alumna Kris Kaylin Bennett Guest Hosts on Popular "Breakfast Club" Radio Program

 

Big Bulldog kudos to Kris Kaylin (Class of 2016) who on July 19 was in New York sitting in with Charlamagne the God and DJ Envy for their popular "Breakfast Club" on Power 105 FM (WWPR-FM). 

Kris is a veteran of the Charleston radio scene, has produced documentaries and has her own video shows. She has expertise in social media and is obviously very well-connected!  

Kris, always loyal to her Charleston roots, gave a nice shout-out to fellow native Darius Rucker when the breakfast club was naming country music stars. 

Congratulations Kris and we will be watching for your next star turn!