Tessa Spencer

Charleston

Evening Anchor at WCIV-TV (Mount Pleasant, SC)

@abcnews4 PM Anchor~2x Emmy nominee ~📻 Personality~ 🗣️of @stellars, Mentoring Queens” & “America’s Black Forum w/Marc Morial”✝️

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Articles

Important money saving tips when planning a vacation

1 week ago | abcnews4.com | Tessa Spencer

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — News 4's financial expert, Dorothea Bernique, shares important tips for travelers to consider when planning their summer vacation. Bernique is the founder of the Increasing H.O.P.E. Financial Literacy Center in North Charleston.
4Ever Families: Teen shares love of reading and dreams of finding a forever home

1 week ago | abcnews4.com | Tessa Spencer

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — News 4 is committed to helping South Carolina children in foster care find permanent homes. In this video, Chloe, 14, shares her hobbies that include reading and swimming. To read more about her and inquire about adoption, click here. 4Ever Families is sponsored by Attorney Trey Harrell.
'I Serve with Joy' hosts free community baby shower for local families in need

2 weeks ago | mytvcharleston.com | Tessa Spencer

TOPICS:Community baby showerI Serve With JoyWest AshleyEssential suppliesExpecting mothersFamilies in needCitadel MallMay 24, 2025Non-profit, I Serve With Joy, is holding a community baby shower at its headquarters in West Ashley. It’s A Baby Story: Community Baby Shower will be held inside The Reserve Room at Citadel Mall, Saturday, May 24, 2025. The "Toy Story"- themed event will support not just expecting mothers and mothers of newborns, but families with young children as well.
'I Serve with Joy' hosts free community baby shower for local families in need

2 weeks ago | abcnews4.com | Tessa Spencer

Sat, May 24th 2025 at 10:09 PMSave StoryShareCHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Non-profit, I Serve With Joy, is holding a community baby shower at its headquarters in West Ashley. It’s A Baby Story: Community Baby Shower will be held inside The Reserve Room at Citadel Mall, Saturday, May 24, 2025. The "Toy Story"- themed event will support not just expecting mothers and mothers of newborns, but families with young children as well. Participants will receive essential supplies.
Celebrating 160 years of service to the community

3 weeks ago | mytvcharleston.com | Tessa Spencer

A behemoth of a building stands tall at 25 Morris St. Morris Street Baptist Church has stood the test of time and eras that tested the very soul of its congregants. Founded in 1865, post-Civil War, the present building was dedicated in 1909. Since then, it has been the central location for leaders and activists who strategized and organized protests during the Civil Rights era. Over time, the church served its community through many ministries and outreach programs.
Celebrating 160 years of service to the community

3 weeks ago | abcnews4.com | Tessa Spencer

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A behemoth of a building stands tall at 25 Morris St. Morris Street Baptist Church has stood the test of time and eras that tested the very soul of its congregants. Founded in 1865, post-Civil War, the present building was dedicated in 1909. Since then, it has been the central location for leaders and activists who strategized and organized protests during the Civil Rights era. Over time, the church served its community through many ministries and outreach programs.
The EpiCentre: 1st annual Charleston Moms Expo

1 month ago | abcnews4.com | Tessa Spencer

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The first annual Charleston Moms Expo is scheduled for May 15, 2025. The event promises to be an evening for new and seasoned moms. Dr. Kenosha Gleaton talks about why she opened The EpiCentre and the importance of the Charleston Moms Expo. Get tix here. Use code: TessaNews4 to receive $10 off admission price.
Teen chef spices things up with low-sodium, full-flavored seasoning line, 'It's All That!'

1 month ago | abcnews4.com | Tessa Spencer

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Micah Rollinson, 16, already knows his way around the kitchen. Following in his father's culinary footsteps and bingeing episodes of "Hell's Kitchen" keeps him in the kitchen. "I like my food that tastes good with my own stuff. When I make it with my own stuff, I know it's good," Micah said.
Free Mama Movement: 'Poised and Proper' fashion show planned for Mother's Day

1 month ago | abcnews4.com | Tessa Spencer

Wed, May 7th 2025 at 10:42 PMFree Mama Movement: 'Poised and Proper' fashion show planned for Mother's DaySave StoryShareMOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — The 'Free Mama Movement' celebrates motherhood, freedom, and confidence. Founder Joquetta Wright believes that mothers should be creative in the way that they are raising the next generation. Wright shares how, at times, she carried guilt when trying to balance her career, family, and time for herself.
Minding Money Matters: Financial Empowerment Center coming to Charleston

1 month ago | abcnews4.com | Tessa Spencer

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — In this Minding Money Matters segment, Dorothea Bernique talks about her takeaways from the Economic Mobility Conference in Philadelphia in April. She also shares a vision for the community to go on the journey of financial freedom together. Read more about Increasing H.O.P.E. Financial Training Center here.