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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Twitter: @Checker_WIS

Recent Articles by Caroline

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 1:56 PM 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

SC Dept. of Consumer Affairs files petition against proposed Blue Granite rate hike

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs has filed a petition in response to a proposal from Blue Granite Water Company asking for a rate increase of up to 56 percent for its customers.

Caroline Hecker

Published November 26, 2019 at 8:06 PM

SCDOT creates new strategy as Carolina Crossroads Project struggles to attract bids

More than 134,000 cars every day travel what’s commonly referred to as “malfunction junction,” one of the largest interchanges in the Midlands.

Caroline Hecker

Published November 25, 2019 at 7:45 PM

Closing arguments, deliberation begin Friday in Jason Lee murder trial

After three days of testimony, prosecutors rested their case against the Lexington County man accused of brutally killing his estranged wife mere weeks before their divorce was set to be finalized.

Caroline Hecker

Published November 21, 2019 at 8:23 PM

Testimony continues in Lexington County Sheriff’s Department IT employee’s killing

A Lexington County jury heard its second full day of expert and witness testimony on Tuesday, as it tries to decide whether a Lexington County man brutally killed his wife less than a month before their divorce was set to be finalized.

Caroline Hecker

Published November 20, 2019 at 7:58 PM

Trial begins for Lexington County man accused of killing estranged wife in 2017

A Lexington County jury began hearing testimony Monday morning in a brutal domestic violence killing that took place in 2017, claiming the life of an IT employee of the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department.

Caroline Hecker

Published November 19, 2019 at 6:29 PM

Major lane changes coming to I-20 East construction in Lexington County

Drivers who use Interstate 20 East in Lexington County will encounter major lane changes beginning this weekend, as the South Carolina Department of Transportation begins work on the next phase of its I-20 widening project.

Caroline Hecker

Published November 13, 2019 at 7:40 PM

One week later, group of Sumter School District bus drivers remain on strike

A group of nearly two dozen Sumter School District bus drivers has not returned to their routes one week after striking over low wages and poor working conditions.

Caroline Hecker

Published November 12, 2019 at 6:16 PM

Five times the number of Lexington Co. students arrested for school threats this year compared to 2018

The threats come from students who span all ages, demographics and socioeconomic statuses. Some of the youngest offenders are just 12 years old.

Caroline Hecker

Published November 8, 2019 at 5:43 PM

‘It’s time for change’: Irmo voters oust three incumbents in town election

Irmo voters showed up at the polls in historic numbers on Tuesday, electing a new mayor and two town council members.

Caroline Hecker

Published November 6, 2019 at 6:11 PM

Tired of complaining? Vote in Tuesday’s local elections

Voters across the Midlands will head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in a variety of local races, helping to craft the blueprint moving forward for city and town leadership.

Caroline Hecker

Published November 4, 2019 at 6:55 PM

Irmo voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide on mayor, town council seats

Irmo voters will decide on a host of issues when they head to the polls next Tuesday, including who they want to see lead the town as mayor.

Caroline Hecker

Published October 31, 2019 at 4:50 PM

Is a full-ride enough? Former UofSC student-athletes weigh in on NCAA vote

The wallets of NCAA student-athletes across the country may be a little thicker in coming years after the organization voted to allow players to cash in on their image, name, and likeness.

Caroline Hecker

Published October 30, 2019 at 6:48 PM

FL suspect charged with killing Spring Valley HS grad pleads not guilty

The Florida man charged with killing a 21-year-old Spring Valley High School graduate on the campus of the University of Central Florida is pleading not guilty.

Caroline Hecker

Published October 29, 2019 at 7:15 PM

Midlands middle school students take stand against bullying

A group of students from W.A. Perry Middle School are trying to initiate change amongst their peers, encouraging students to speak out when they see bullying taking place at school.

Caroline Hecker

Published October 29, 2019 at 6:58 PM

Tim Jones Jr. is sitting on death row for murdering his 5 children. SC taxpayers paid nearly $648,000 for his death penalty trial.

Final numbers released by Lexington County officials show South Carolina taxpayers forked over $648,000 to pay for the two-month-long death penalty trial of Tim Jones Jr.

Caroline Hecker

Published October 29, 2019 at 6:14 PM

Fake news or legit? Richland County Library System offers new vetting system

The Richland Library System is working to combat the spread of misinformation deemed “fake news” by rolling out a resource that helps news consumers do their due diligence.

Caroline Hecker

Published October 28, 2019 at 7:26 PM

Bond set for woman charged with severely injuring Midlands veteran in DUI crash

A Columbia woman accused of driving drunk and slamming into a 29-year-old veteran riding his motorcycle on Garners Ferry Road last month faced a judge Thursday morning.

Caroline Hecker

Published October 24, 2019 at 7:17 PM

Former U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley shares advice with seniors at Chapin High School

A little over a year after resigning from her post as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley visited with students at Chapin High School on Wednesday.

Caroline Hecker

Published October 23, 2019 at 5:59 PM

Suspect in active shooter situation in Sumter now facing 9 counts of attempted murder

Ozzy Mooneyham, 25, shot at several people at the Chestnut Pointe apartment complex around 7:30 a.m. Monday.

Caroline Hecker

Published October 23, 2019 at 1:43 PM

Proposal to tighten eligibility for SNAP benefits could hurt students in free school lunch programs, USDA analysis says

Nearly a million children nationwide automatically eligible for free school lunch programs could lose that eligibility. A new proposal aims to tighten eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, commonly known as food stamps.

Caroline Hecker

Published October 17, 2019 at 7:21 PM

Midlands fifth graders take pledge as gun safety education makes its way into elementary schools

A group of fifth-graders across Richland School District One signed the dotted line on Wednesday, pledging to alert an adult if they find a gun and act as if it’s loaded.

Caroline Hecker

Published October 16, 2019 at 6:12 PM

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