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

Update: Day Two in the Search for Missing Swimmer on Lake Murray

[gtxvideo vid='LnNomGF8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LnNomGF8.jpg' vtitle='Day Two in the Search for Missing Swimmer on Lake Murra'] IRMO, SC (WOLO)--Happening right now on Lake Murray, day two of the search for a possible missing swimmer. Authorities say they responded to the Lake Murray…

Emanuel AME Anniversary Services- Remembering Nine Lives Lost

[gtxvideo vid='jooMXlr1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jooMXlr1.jpg' vtitle='Emanuel AME Anniversary Services- Remembering the Nine'] CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)--It was three years ago that nine church members lost their lives to convicted Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof. Roof opened fire inside Mother Emanuel AME Church, forever…

Runoff Debate with GOP Candidates for Governor

[gtxvideo vid='AOeVg7Xk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AOeVg7Xk.jpg' vtitle='Runoff Debate with GOP Candidates for Governor'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster and John Warren are hot on the Governor's race campaign trail ahead of the runoff. McMaster and Warren will face off in a debate…

Paleopalooza draws crowds to annual event at State Museum

[gtxvideo vid='C4hNvsWf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/C4hNvsWf.jpg' vtitle='Paleopalooza draws crowds to annual event at State Muse'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Talk about a walk on the wild side of natural history. Many visitors got to hang out with dinosaurs over the weekend. On Saturday, the South…

Obama Foundation Leadership Corp Kicks off in Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='zwPM2ht0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zwPM2ht0.jpg' vtitle='Obama Foundation Community Corp Kicks off in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A new program designed to motivate our area youth kicked off Saturday. The Richland Library was the site of the Obama Foundation Columbia Leadership Corps kickoff. The…