Crysty Vaughan

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“This is home”. Born and raised in Irmo, I am a proud native of Columbia.

In a business that caters to change, I have been a constant at ABC Columbia News throughout my career.

I am an Emmy-nominated journalist.

I am proud to anchor ABC Columbia News at Noon and various broadcasts for ABC Columbia. I am blessed to be able to bring the news to a community I grew up in.  Through the years, I have worked my way up the ranks; taking on every role in the newsroom from producer and reporter to anchor. I just can‘t seem to leave this place!

I have received several awards, including an Associated Press award for consumer reporting, and an AP feature award. I also have an Emmy Nomination for our news coverage of a deadly plane crash. I have had the opportunity to cover some of the biggest stories in the state, from politics to Presidential visits. One of my favorite interviews, a one on one with Herman Boone, the real coach who inspired the movie “Remember the Titans.”

I feel honored to be trusted with the responsibilities of delivering news and information that‘s important to the community I live in. I am a graduate of Irmo High School and a graduate of Winthrop University.

I am married to a former television reporter. I am a mommy. My husband and I are working on a major project: raising two sons and not one, but two golden retrievers…oh, and simply trying to keep our house intact.

Crysty Vaughan

Articles

Splash! City of Columbia Swimming Pools set to open May 25

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to cool off! The City of Columbia announced that the pools and splash pads will open Saturday, May 25, 2019.  According to Parks and Rec, both Maxcy Gregg Pool and Greenview Pool will open from 10…

Graduation Time: Full weekend of events at University of South Carolina

[gtxvideo vid='1tZpJmHD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1tZpJmHD.jpg' vtitle='Graduation Time: Full weekend of events at University'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Some members of the class of 2019 received their diplomas Friday at the University of South Carolina. The school of Law graduation ceremony took place on the…

Helping Small Businesses is focus of Conference in Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='Tvt1v4OI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Tvt1v4OI.jpg' vtitle='Helping Small Businesses focus of Conference in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Local small businesses got some new opportunities Friday. Entrepreneurs were able to take part in the small business week conference in Columbia. At the conference, participants networked…

Columbia Police to unveil new gunshot detection technology

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia Police Department is set to unveil what it calls innovative gunshot detection technology.  On Friday afternoon, Columbia Mayor Steven K. Benjamin and Police Chief W.H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook will unveil the Columbia Police Department’s implementation…