Craig Melvin

News4 Anchor/Reporter

Updated 10:59 AM EST, Mon, Sep 7, 2009

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Craig Melvin anchors the weekend editions of News4 at 6 and News4 at 11 and serves as a general assignment reporter during the week.

Melvin's journalism career began when he was named an Our Generation reporter while still attending his Columbia, S.C., high school. His report on innovative teaching earned him an award from The Associated Press. Melvin is one of the youngest ever to receive such recognition.

After completing college at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C., Melvin returned to Columbia and to WIS as a photographer and producer. Within a few years, he was anchoring the evening news, earning an EMMY award and "Best Anchor" recognition from the South Carolina's Broadcaster's Association.

In addition to anchoring at WIS, Melvin was recognized for his in-depth reporting on issues such as homelessness, gangs and education. His coverage of a dangerous prison hostage standoff was also widely acclaimed.

Melvin enjoys mentoring young people and contributing his time to organizations devoted to developing young minds. Melvin lives in northwest Washington.

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First Published: Oct 13, 2008 1:51 PM EST

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