Kayland Hagwood is an Emmy-nominated anchor with a decade of journalism experience.

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She's helped drive triple-digit ratings growth and played a key role in community engagement and station development — emceeing events with audiences over 3,000 and securing partnerships with major brands like McDonald’s and Walmart.

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She's covered multiple high-profile murder trials, including that of Alex Murdaugh, reported live from the South Carolina coast during severe weather, and investigated the performance of local schools.

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In her free time, Kayland enjoys volunteering with nonprofits and uplifting students.

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