Chris Buchanan

Atlanta

South Ga transplant in Columbia, S.C. News curator/writer for News19 - WLTX. Previously WXIA in Atlanta and WJCL in Savannah.

Articles

The impact of AI on the future of the PC

May 27, 2024 | itweb.co.za | Chris Buchanan

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is the next big leap for PC technology, promising to bring unseen levels of productivity and efficiency to businesses worldwide. With AI-enabled PCs, we can expect faster decision-making, streamlined workflows and smarter data analysis. Just as the introduction of the PC 40 years ago revolutionised the way we work, GenAI will shape the future of the PC-human experience, unlocking new possibilities for growth and innovation.
Latest Dell Alienware innovations appeal to all gamers

Jan 15, 2024 | lifestyleandtech.co.za | Chris Buchanan

Debuting at CES 2024, the latest Alienware innovations in laptops, monitors and peripherals were developed to appeal to all gamers, whether you play to compete, get immersed in the game or socialise. From the outset, Alienware has offered high-performance hardware and software to the most demanding gamers – and our focus on the enthusiast gamer hasn’t faltered. This is particularly important as the gaming landscape continues to evolve and become more diverse than ever.
Isabella Gomez Garcia missing in West Columbia since Wednesday

Sep 28, 2023 | wltx.com | Chris Buchanan

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — West Columbia Police have asked for help finding a missing teen who may have run away. The department shared on Thursday that 14-year-old Isabella Gomez Garcia was reported missing by her family on Wednesday afternoon. Authorities said Garcia is about 5 feet tall and 120 pounds. The police department didn't provide additional information regarding the teen, what she was last seen wearing or where she may be going.
Kevin Tavon Allen person of interest in stabbing of Daniel Devine

Sep 28, 2023 | wltx.com | Chris Buchanan

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office has identified a person of interest in the September stabbing of a man in Holly Hill. The sheriff's office said deputies are searching for 31-year-old Kevin Tavon Allen of Holly Hill in connection to a stabbing that happened on Sept. 14. Deputies were called to a Schwartz Drive home just before midnight, where they found a man, later identified by the Orangeburg County Coroner's Office as 44-year-old Daniel Devine, unconscious.
Melinda Nancy Carbonaro missing in Sumter County, SC since March

Sep 28, 2023 | wltx.com | Chris Buchanan

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. — The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding a woman who went missing months earlier. In a notice released on Thursday, the sheriff's office said it was searching for 21-year-old Melinda Nancy Carbonaro, who has been missing since March 31. Carbonaro was last seen in the 4700 block of Broad Street in Sumter County.
Columbia Police, family honor Officer Tyrell Owens-Riley a years after after his death

Sep 24, 2023 | wltx.com | Chris Buchanan

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia Police joined the family of a fallen officer on Sunday to honor his life and his impact on the community. The police department, joined by Chief Skip Holbrook, family and friends, unveiled a special shadow box to honor Officer Tyrell Owens-Riley, who died unexpectedly from a heart attack after specialized weapons and tactics training. "We miss him and will honor him every day," Chief Holbrook said in a statement provided by the department.
Reported shooting off Saddletrail Road under investigation in Richland County

Sep 24, 2023 | wltx.com | Chris Buchanan

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Deputies are responding to a reported shooting just outside of Columbia, authorities said Sunday. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, deputies are investigating reports of a shooting in the 200 block of Saddletrail Road - a residential road located off Crane Church Road, which is off Fairfield Road just outside of Columbia.
3 teens killed in Columbia shooting confirmed to be Eau Claire High students

Sep 23, 2023 | rssfeeds.wcnc.com | Chris Buchanan

Crime The call came in around 2 p.m., and arriving deputies found four people with gunshot wounds, three of them later identified as teens between 16 and 17. Author: Christopher Buchanan Published: 4:15 PM EDT September 24, 2023 Updated: 11:23 AM EDT September 25, 2023 RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Three students for Eau Claire High School have died following a shooting north of Columbia on Sunday afternoon.
Shooting under investigation on Hardscrabble Road in Richland County

Sep 23, 2023 | wltx.com | Chris Buchanan

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Richland County deputies are investigating a Saturday night shooting that sent one person to the hospital. The Richland County Sheriff's Department said the shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. in the 4900 block of Hardscrabble Road, which is located just south of the Lake Carolina area of the county. Authorities said the wounded person was taken to an area hospital, but their condition was not provided.
Stabbing leads to standoff, arrest in Richland County neighborhood

Sep 23, 2023 | wltx.com | Chris Buchanan

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities have made an arrest following a stabbing call that led to a barricaded suspect just outside of Columbia on Saturday. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, deputies responded to the stabbing in the 1900 block of Spotswood Drive - near I-26 and Broad River Road - where they spoke with the victim. Authorities said the victim told them the suspect in the stabbing was still inside a nearby home.