Aaron Baker

Greenville

Anchor and Reporter at WYFF-TV (Greenville, SC)

2X Emmy award-winning Morning Anchor on @WYFFNews4 Today (4:30-7 AM). Formerly @KYTXCBS19, @HSN & PhoneDog. Lover of politics. SC’s #1 source of Dad jokes.

Articles

A look back at Chuck Wright's history with the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office

1 month ago | wyff4.com | Aaron Baker

OUR BREAKING NEWS NOW. SPARTANBURG COUNTY SHERIFF CHUCK WRIGHT HAS RESIGNED FROM OFFICE. HIS TIME AS BOTH A DEPUTY AND SHERIFF SPANS DECADES. AND THIS AFTERNOON, WE’RE TAKING A LOOK BACK AT HIS TIME IN OFFICE. CHUCK WRIGHT IS A SPARTANBURG COUNTY NATIVE. HE BECAME A SHERIFF’S DEPUTY IN 1986 AND WAS ELECTED SHERIFF IN 2004. WE WANT THESE PEOPLE THAT ARE ON DRUGS TO FIND GOD AND TO GET OFF OF THAT STUFF AND LIVE A BETTER LIFE. YOU KNOW, MAYBE WE CAN HELP THEM DO THAT.
How to save money when buying or selling your house

1 month ago | wyff4.com | Aaron Baker

WELCOME BACK. WHEN IT COMES TO GETTING A MORTGAGE, WHAT ARE THE STEPS YOU NEED TO TAKE TO GET THE BEST DEAL? TALK WITH A LOCAL REALTOR TO GET THE FACTS ON WHAT PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TODAY’S MORTGAGE RATES, AND ALSO WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU START THE PROCESS. WE’RE AT THE CLOSING TABLE. NOT REALLY, BUT YOU GET THE IDEA. CLOSING TABLE HERE WITH CHRISTINA VAN SLEMBROUCK CHRISTINA MORTGAGE IS TOP OF MIND FOR SO MANY PEOPLE.
What does 'containment' mean as crews continue to fight wildfires in South Carolina

Mar 25, 2025 | wyff4.com | Aaron Baker

LINES, IT SHOULD DIE OUT. AND AS THE FIRES IN OUR AREA CONTINUE TO BURN, FIRE CREWS ARE GIVING REGULAR PROGRESS REPORTS AS PART OF THE UPDATES, YOU’LL OFTEN HEAR A CONTAINMENT PERCENTAGE. BUT WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR A FIRE TO BE CONTAINED? CONTAINMENT DOES NOT MEAN A FIRE HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED. IT REFERS TO THE EXTENT TO WHICH A FIRE HAS BEEN KEPT FROM SPREADING FURTHER. THE MEASURE OF CONTAINMENT IS BASICALLY A PERIMETER.
Interview: North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein on Helene recovery

Mar 11, 2025 | wyff4.com | Aaron Baker

Nearly six months after Hurricane Helene, progress has been seen all across Western North Carolina, from the reopening of Interstate 40 at the Tennessee state line to the new bridges reconnecting communities. In a one-on-one interview in Swannanoa with WYFF News 4, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein reflected on the work done so far and the recovery that is still ahead. I asked him what his thoughts were when he saw the damage in person for the first time.
Popular TV chef coming to Peace Center on Feb. 26

Feb 21, 2025 | wyff4.com | Aaron Baker

EFFORTS, WITH MORE TO BE VOTED ON SOON. TELEVISION PERSONALITY, CHEF AND AUTHOR ALTON BROWN IS BRINGING HIS LAST BITE TO GREENVILLE LATER THIS MONTH. HE’LL BE AT THE PEACE CENTER ON FEBRUARY 26TH. YOU MIGHT HAVE SEEN BROWN ON THE SHOW GOOD EATS, OR HOSTING SHOWS LIKE IRON CHEF AMERICA. FOOD NETWORK, STAR, AND CUTTHROAT KITCHEN. BROWN SAYS THE SHOW, WHICH IS VISITING MORE THAN 60 U.S. CITIES, IS MEANT TO BE ENTERTAINING WITH SOME MUSIC, SOME STORYTELLING AND PARTICIPATION FROM THE AUDIENCE.
North Carolina: 5 candidates running to be next governor

Nov 4, 2024 | wyff4.com | Aaron Baker

North Carolina's gubernatorial race is considered one of the most crucial swing state races, and for the first time in eight years, there is no incumbent on the ballot. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is term-limited.The candidates running to be the next governor are:Attorney General Josh Stein (D)Lt. Governor Mark Robinson (R)Mike Ross (L)Vinny Smith (C)Wayne Turner (G)Watch the full story above.
How to vote in South Carolina: What to know before you go

Oct 31, 2024 | wyff4.com | Aaron Baker

TWO DAYS LEFT TO VOTE EARLY IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND ELECTION DAY IS JUST FIVE DAYS AWAY. AARON BAKER TOOK A CLOSER LOOK AT WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU HEAD TO YOUR POLLING PLACE. AT 7 A.M. ON ELECTION DAY. POLLING LOCATIONS IN SOUTH CAROLINA WILL OPEN. WE’RE REALLY READY FOR PEOPLE TO COME OUT AND VOTE. BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE HOUSE, BE SURE TO AVOID WEARING ANYTHING THAT SHOWS SUPPORT FOR A CANDIDATE. ANYTHING THAT HAS A LOGO, ANYTHING THAT IS CLEARLY ENDORSING A CANDIDATE HAS TO BE REMOVED.
GSP asking for $1 million for new flight to San Francisco

Sep 13, 2024 | wyff4.com | Aaron Baker

SUBCOMMITTEE ON SEPTEMBER 25TH IN THE UPSTATE. THE GREENVILLE SPARTANBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IS WORKING TO LAND ITS FIRST DIRECT FLIGHT TO SAN FRANCISCO. THE AIRPORT HAS ASKED THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A $1 MILLION GRANT TO LAUNCH A DIRECT FLIGHT. IT’S PART OF THE DOT’S GRANT PROGRAM FOR SMALL COMMUNITIES TO ENCOURAGE FLIGHT GROWTH. TOM TYRA, GSP’S VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS, SAYS ONE AIRLINE IS ALREADY EXPRESSING INTEREST IN THE IDEA.
Upstate fire district running to honor firefighters killed on 9/11

Sep 4, 2024 | wyff4.com | Aaron Baker

TRUMP WON’T BE IN COURT TODAY. THE BOILING SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT IN GREENVILLE COUNTY IS HONORING THE 343 FIREFIGHTERS THAT WERE KILLED ON SEPTEMBER 11TH. THE INAUGURAL NEVER FORGET 343 RUN IS TAKING PLACE ON SATURDAY MORNING, AND THAT RUN IS A 3.43 MILE RUN OR WALK TO HONOR FIREFIGHTERS AND ALSO RAISE MONEY FOR THE BOILING SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT AS IT MOVES. ITS SEPTEMBER 11TH MEMORIAL TO ITS NEW STATION.
Was your Social Security number part of the latest data breach?

Aug 27, 2024 | wyff4.com | Aaron Baker

NEWS FOUR. WELL, ANOTHER SIGNIFICANT DATA BREACH MEANS YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER COULD BE COMPROMISED. A HACKING GROUP CLAIMS TO HAVE STOLEN 2.9 BILLION RECORDS FROM NATIONAL PUBLIC DATA, WHICH IS A BACKGROUND CHECK COMPANY THAT WORKS WITH EMPLOYERS, PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND STAFFING AGENCIES. THOSE LEAKED RECORDS COULD INCLUDE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND ADDRESS. EXPERTS SAY IT’S A GREAT REMINDER TO TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION.