Caroline Hecker

Reporter

Caroline Hecker joined the WIS team as a reporter in January 2018.

Prior to working in Columbia, Caroline worked for three years as weekend anchor/MMJ at WXOW in La Crosse, Wisconsin. While there, she covered a wide variety of stories including historic flooding, opioid abuse at the Tomah VA and multiple presidential candidate visits.

Caroline is a graduate of the University of Missouri where she earned a degree in broadcast journalism (Go Tigers!).

Having spent the last several years suffering through brutal Wisconsin winters, she’s looking forward to some warmer weather in the Palmetto State!

Have a story idea or just want to say hi? Shoot Caroline an email at checker@wistv.com.

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Recent Articles by Caroline

North Columbia business says unfinished penny tax project hurting bottom line

A North Columbia business said an unfinished Richland County Penny Tax project is deterring customers from frequenting their business.

Caroline Hecker

Published 2h at 8:25 PM

Court date pushed back for hundreds of CHA maintenance violations at Allen Benedict Court

A municipal court date for the Columbia Housing Authority to respond to 22 maintenance citations issued at the Allen Benedict Court property is being pushed back.

Caroline Hecker

Published January 21, 2020 at 8:54 PM

North Central HS students react to harrowing surveillance video that captured tornado

Stunning surveillance video released late last week shows the moment an EF2 tornado ripped through North Central High School in Kershaw County.

Caroline Hecker

Published January 20, 2020 at 5:54 PM

One week after an EF2 tornado destroyed their school, North Central students already adjusting

A week after an EF2 tornado left millions of dollars in damage and a trail of destruction, students of North Central High School are adjusting to their new classrooms.

Caroline Hecker

Published January 19, 2020 at 6:30 PM

Columbia Housing Authority says it’s making progress one year after Allen Benedict Court tragedy

The Columbia Housing Authority has several new leaders at the helm one year after two men died from carbon monoxide poisoning inside their Allen Benedict Court apartments.

Caroline Hecker

Published January 17, 2020 at 6:11 PM

Former councilman asks AG office to review Allen Benedict Court investigation findings

After months of investigating who was to blame for the deaths of two men due to carbon monoxide poisoning, officials said no criminal charges would be filed.

Caroline Hecker

Published January 16, 2020 at 5:32 PM

Damage estimates ‘well into the millions’ as tornado clean up continues at North Central High School

Multiple agencies continue clean-up efforts in and around North Central High School, more than three days after an EF2 tornado ripped through the school’s campus.

Caroline Hecker

Published January 14, 2020 at 6:14 PM

Students saddened by loss, unanswered questions after tornado rips through North Central High School

Seniors are left with many unanswered questions as they wait to find out where graduation will take place.

Caroline Hecker

Published January 13, 2020 at 7:29 PM

Chapin woman severely injured in deadly Lake Murray boat crash pushes forward

Nearly four months ago, a Chapin man was killed and his wife was severely injured when the pontoon the family was riding on was struck by another boater.

Caroline Hecker

Published January 8, 2020 at 8:05 PM

Records show man accused of killing Florence Airport officer has history of violence against law enforcement

The Florida man accused of killing a Florence Regional Airport officer on Sunday was released from prison in 2017 after serving 15 years in the Florida Department of Corrections.

Caroline Hecker

Published January 7, 2020 at 5:55 PM

One year after the Faces Lounge shooting, ordinance successful in helping deputies shut down ‘nuisance’ clubs

In the early morning hours of New Year’s Day 2019, five people were injured after Richland County deputies say someone started shooting inside Faces Lounge on Decker Boulevard.

Caroline Hecker

Published January 1, 2020 at 8:21 PM

Lexington woman critically injured in DUI crash urges use of sober drivers on NYE

A Lexington woman who was critically injured by an impaired driver in 2018 is urging New Year’s Eve partygoers to take advantage of sober rides home.

Caroline Hecker

Published December 31, 2019 at 7:08 PM

2019 Year in Review: Trials of Tim Jones Jr., Kierin Dennis and Jason Lee

The Midlands saw three high-profile murder trials over a span of eight months in 2019.

Caroline Hecker

Published December 27, 2019 at 8:36 PM

Prosecutor’s ‘improper’ comments lead to S.C. man’s murder conviction being overturned

The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled to overturn the 2006 murder conviction of a Chesterfield County man.

Caroline Hecker

Published December 26, 2019 at 5:27 PM

S.C. boy forges new friendship with FedEx delivery driver

A Lexington boy said he is extra thankful this holiday season after befriending his neighborhood FedEx delivery driver over their shared love of basketball.

Caroline Hecker

Published December 24, 2019 at 12:32 PM

Need to finish some last minute shopping? Here’s a list of what’s open on Christmas Eve

The rush to cross items off the Christmas lists of loved ones is on, as shoppers have one day left to get everything they need.

Caroline Hecker

Published December 23, 2019 at 5:24 PM

SC serviceman surprises his kids in emotional holiday homecoming

A Columbia serviceman will spend the holidays with his family after returning from an 11-month deployment in Iraq and surprising his children upon his arrival.

Caroline Hecker

Published December 20, 2019 at 7:55 PM

After years of economic hardship, MLILY USA mattress company brings 250 jobs to Fairfield County

The global mattress company is investing close to $50 million as it takes over a factory that has sat empty for nine years.

Caroline Hecker

Published December 19, 2019 at 5:52 PM

Family of triple homicide victim pleads for public’s help in finding killer

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate a triple homicide at Woodland Village apartments on Tuesday.

Caroline Hecker

Published December 18, 2019 at 5:32 PM

Gun violence in the City of Sumter reaches 10-year high, federal operation nets top gang members

The Sumter Police Department has investigated nine homicides so far in 2019, more than double the number of killings the department saw last year.

Caroline Hecker

Published December 17, 2019 at 8:38 PM

Richland County responds to release of preliminary penny tax program audit

The 11-page audit found 10 findings of alleged misspending including $71,275 that was spent on audits that did not directly benefit a specific transportation project.

Caroline Hecker

Published December 13, 2019 at 7:43 PM

Ex-restaurant owner’s murder trial delayed until summer

Greg Leon is accused of killing his wife’s lover on Valentine's Day in 2016.

Caroline Hecker

Published December 12, 2019 at 1:56 PM

Five police officers have been killed in the last 6 days nationwide. A Midlands non-profit is opening the door to conversation.

Five police officers have been killed in the last six days, bringing the total number of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty to 117 this year.

Caroline Hecker

Published December 11, 2019 at 7:39 PM

Watchdog Report: Link between utilities charitable giving and political influence

A utility watchdog group published a report Tuesday, which claims some of the nation’s biggest utility companies are using charitable donations for political gains.

Caroline Hecker

Published December 10, 2019 at 8:07 PM

Nikki Haley sees support, criticism following comments on Confederate flag removal

Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley took to Twitter over the weekend to defend comments made during an interview about the Confederate flag being removed from the statehouse grounds.

Caroline Hecker

Published December 9, 2019 at 6:00 PM

SC Secretary of State: Hundreds of charities in SC suspended

Organizations are required to submit financial reports to the state every year, allowing it to keep tabs on how it spends donor money.

Caroline Hecker

Published December 5, 2019 at 5:13 PM

Saluda Tigers headed to 2-A state title game, seeking first title in 56 years

The Saluda High School Tigers have their eyes set on something that hasn’t been accomplished in 56 years, but the team’s seniors believe this year’s team has what it takes to win it all.

Caroline Hecker

Published December 4, 2019 at 7:19 PM

New Kershaw County School District policy could send excessive student meal debt to collection agency

The district calls it a last resort for students with more than $50 of debt.

Caroline Hecker

Published December 3, 2019 at 5:49 PM

No cash? No problem. Salvation Army accepting Apple Pay, Google Pay at Red Kettle sites

The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign kicked off this week, offering a new way for people to donate if they don’t have any spare change or cash.

Caroline Hecker

Published November 29, 2019 at 6:18 PM

Two surviving victims of Midlands DUI crashes thankful for life this holiday season

As family and friends gather for Thanksgiving this holiday season, two Midlands men are particularly thankful, after coming face-to-face with death in 2019.

Caroline Hecker

Published November 28, 2019 at 6:19 PM

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