Emily Dwire
Anchor / MMJ / Reporter
Omaha
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Emily Dwire joined the WOWT News team in late 2019. She currently anchors the weekend evening newscasts and reports on general assignments during the week.
Emily previously worked at WPTA in Fort Wayne, Indiana for 7 years where she was most recently the morning and noon anchor, as well as a producer.
Emily has covered an array of breaking news scenes, presidential visits, the George Floyd protests, and the impacts of the Coronavirus on families and communities.
Emily hails from Fort Wayne and graduated from Ball State University in 2012.
When she's not working you'll find her spending time with her family and dog, enjoying a good movie or book, and typically longing for the beach.
You can follow Emily on Facebook and Twitter, and email her with story ideas: emily.dwire@wowt.com
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Updated: Sep. 20, 2018 at 12:00 PM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
Officials are continuing to monitor and prepare for the water levels of rivers to rise in upcoming days.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2018 at 11:34 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
The man investigators say is responsible for a homicide in West Columbia has been arrested in Arizona by a U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2018 at 7:05 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
Lexington Police are looking for a man accused of credit card theft.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2018 at 6:54 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
Lexington Police are looking for two suspects seen in security footage stealing a dirt bike.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2018 at 6:44 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
Lexington Police are looking for a pair wanted for stealing more than $12,000 worth of medications.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2018 at 6:23 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
A 19-year old is dead after driving on the wrong side of the interstate and was hit by a pickup truck.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2018 at 10:51 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
One person is dead after a head-on collision that happened on I-26 Westbound early Wednesday morning.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2018 at 7:32 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
Lexington County deputies need your help identifying men they say are responsible for an armed robbery.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2018 at 11:39 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a deadly shooting that happened on Monday, September 10.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2018 at 10:59 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
Flooding in Chesterfield County, SC is causing hurdles for local residents and those in shelters. Rising water levels have prompted road closures and evacuations even after Hurricane Florence has left.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2018 at 7:43 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
The Fort Jackson commander has invited the public to a special, up-close tour of Fort Jackson, basic training and its soldiers on Sept. 20. For more information, visit Palmetto Weekend.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2018 at 12:27 PM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
The victim of a motorcycle collision that happened on Bush River Rd. Sept. 6 has died from his injuries.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2018 at 10:57 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
Some roads in Chesterfield and Kershaw Counties were completely impassable Monday morning due to flooding of the Lynches River.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2018 at 9:27 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
The Aiken Department of Public Safety is requesting the community's assistance in locating Dominic Kentrell Carter, 32, of Aiken, SC on outstanding warrants for 2nd-degree burglary, larceny, and resisting arrest.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2018 at 9:01 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
There are some important things to keep in mind per the SCEMD 2018 Hurricane Guide when returning home after officials give the all clear to do so.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2018 at 10:22 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
Fall activities are right around the corner and folks are already gearing up for The City of Newberry's Oktoberfest.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2018 at 9:45 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
About 450 power outages have been reported in Richland and Lexington Counties Friday morning. Officials say these outages are not related to Hurricane Florence.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2018 at 4:41 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
Water rescue efforts are underway in New Bern, NC as flood conditions from Hurricane Florence intensify.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2018 at 5:39 PM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
Riverbanks Zoo has started the process of moving flamingos to a safe place ahead of Hurricane Florence.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2018 at 11:24 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
The Richland County Sheriff's Department has arrested Antonio Hall, 40, a suspect wanted in connection with five armed robberies over the course of 40 hours.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2018 at 7:34 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
As Hurricane Florence approaches, SCE&G is encouraging customers to be prepared and stay safe for what may be a prolonged outage event.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2018 at 4:28 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
When a major storm like Hurricane Florence hit, it's important to keep all members of your family safe - including pets.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2018 at 4:16 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
Part of West Beltline Blvd is closed to traffic in both directions as crews respond to a fire.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2018 at 2:31 PM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
As Florence's track continues to show it will impact the southeastern U.S. coast, mandatory evacuations issued by SC Gov. Henry McMaster will begin Tuesday, Sept. 11 at noon.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2018 at 12:50 PM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
Rapper Trinidad Jame$ is bringing "All Gold Everything" to Columbia, SC on September 21.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2018 at 11:44 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
A suspect who was wanted for assaulting a 72-year-old has been arrested.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2018 at 11:31 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is requesting the community's assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for armed robbery.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2018 at 9:01 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
Two people were arrested on domestic violence and drug charges in what Forest Acres Police say is the largest cash seizure in the area.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2018 at 1:03 PM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
Don't let the warm weather fool you, it's pumpkin spice season.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2018 at 9:17 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
Newberry College had an impressive showing on the 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings released Monday.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2018 at 5:30 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
A traffic alert has been issued for those coming in and out of Lee County.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2018 at 5:17 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
Deputies in Lexington County are asking for your help in identifying two people for vandalism.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2018 at 11:56 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
Do you believe in life after love?
Updated: Sep. 7, 2018 at 11:38 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is requesting the community's assistance in locating David Simpson, 32, who is wanted for assault and 2nd-degree battery.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2018 at 8:55 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
Kane Brown is coming to Columbia with special guest Granger Smith Raelynn.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2018 at 9:02 PM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
The University of South Carolina has chosen the lucky couple who will receive a free wedding coordinated by a hospitality class.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2018 at 12:16 PM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
An Orangeburg man has pleaded guilty to federal firearm charges after shooting at officers in May 2017.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2018 at 10:12 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
A new baby is on board at Riverbanks Zoo!
Updated: Sep. 5, 2018 at 1:17 PM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
The Lexington Police Department needs help identifying a male subject who was involved in a prescription fraud incident at CVS pharmacy in the Town of Lexington.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2018 at 1:08 PM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
South Carolina is making it easier for you to find a job state-wide.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2018 at 1:00 PM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
Two men from South Carolina brought some smooth moves to the "LIVE with Kelly and Ryan" show.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2018 at 9:17 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
Ahead of this Friday's high school football games, Lexington-Richland 5 school officials announced new safety measures.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2018 at 7:05 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
One person has died in an accident in Sumter County.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2018 at 6:48 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
Lexington County deputies are hoping a tattoo and workout gear can help identify a car break-in suspect.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2018 at 6:36 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
Police are responding to an incident on the campus of South Carolina State University after students received a campus alert of a shooting.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2018 at 4:21 PM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
A 16-year-old student at Brookland-Cayce High School in Cayce was taken into custody on Sept. 4 after a handgun was found in his backpack, according to Cayce Department of Public Safety.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2018 at 2:09 PM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
The West Columbia Police Department has made an arrest in an attempted murder and attempted armed robbery case that occurred Sept. 1 at an ATM in West Columbia.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2018 at 1:49 PM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a man posing as a deputy over the phone.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2018 at 12:51 PM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
The Columbia Fire Department is responding to a gas line issue in Columbia.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2018 at 10:52 AM EDT
|By Emily Dwire
A phone app is helping schools reduce emergency personnel response time in Newberry County.
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