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

The EpiCentre: 1st annual Charleston Moms Expo

6 days 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 week 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 week 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 week 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.
15-year-old Jeramy dreams of a loving home and a fresh start with a forever family

2 weeks ago | abcnews4.com | Tessa Spencer

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — This week's "Forever Families" child is 15-year-old Jeramy. The teen exudes personality and a maturity beyond his years. He is eager to find his place in a new family and is confident that he will be a positive addition to the family. Read his SC Heart Gallery profile here. 4Ever Families is sponsored by Attorney Trey Harrell.
A 'Carolina Champion' tackling food insecurity

2 weeks ago | abcnews4.com | Tessa Spencer

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Chuck Smiley is a twice-retired, big-hearted human. His desire to do more after retiring from the Air Force and Boeing led him to start Cuisine Rescue in 2022. The model itself, to partner with food donors to provide leftover meals to non-profits that serve the community, is not new. In fact, Smiley was mentored by his own daughter. She heads up a similar non-profit in the largest city in America- New York City.
4Ever Families: Adoption 'means everything' to 16-year-old Johnathan

2 weeks ago | abcnews4.com | Tessa Spencer

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Johnathan is an active teen looking for an active family. His ideal forever home includes two parents and other children. In this video, Johnathan shares more about who he is and what he can bring to his new family. Visit the SC Heart Gallery page. 4Ever Families is sponsored by Attorney Trey Harrell.
Project L.O.V.E. - Gospel Fest to uplift on Easter Sunday

4 weeks ago | abcnews4.com | Tessa Spencer

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — The 31st annual Gospel Fest will pack North Charleston's Riverfront Park, Sunday, April 20. Hosted by Project L.O.V.E., the event brings families together for an afternoon of vendors, praise, and worship. Special performers include Kelonte Gavin and Stellar Award winner Dr. James L. Patterson. Gates open at 3 p.m. The event is free.
March's Carolina Champion: One mother's journey to end gun violence and honor her son

4 weeks ago | abcnews4.com | Tessa Spencer

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Losing a loved one is never easy. Losing your only child in the prime of his life is unimaginable. Tisa Whack is still coping with the loss of her son, Tyrell, who died almost ten years ago. The 23-year-old was married, had started a family, and was looking forward to a bright future. Tyrell was the victim of gun violence. Since losing her son, Tisa has found a profound way to keep his memory alive while uplifting others who have lost a loved one to gun violence.
Ja'Laysia looking forward to learning new things in forever home

4 weeks ago | abcnews4.com | Tessa Spencer

Jalaysia is an active, energetic 11-year-old with a passion for sports, especially basketball. She loves the teamwork involved and the thrill of making a great shot. She’s a curious learner who loves science, finding it fascinating and full of discoveries about the world around us. Though math isn’t her favorite, she works hard to do well in school. Jalaysia dreams of becoming a professional basketball player when she grows up.