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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State lawmaker to hold "Energy Town Hall" in Lowcountry

1 week ago | abcnews4.com | Tessa Spencer

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — South Carolina District 113 Representative, Courtney Waters, is holding an "Energy Town Hall." The public is invited to attend to learn about how South Carolina's energy climate and landscape affect residents, their homes, and utility bills. Local experts and representatives will be in attendance to answer questions. Sen. Deon Tedder is a guest and will be present at the event. Saturday, June 14, 2025Arabian Temple, 4132 Rivers Ave., North Charleston
Okra soup for the soul: 1st annual Okra Soup Festival to highlight Gullah Geechee heritage

1 week ago | abcnews4.com | Tessa Spencer

Wed, June 11th 2025 at 8:58 PMOkra soup for the soul: 1st annual Okra Soup Festival to highlight Gullah Geechee heritageSave StoryShareMOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — The O.K.R.A Soup Foundation was organized to enhance the lives of Gullah Geechee youth and families. In this video, founder Dr. Jessica Berry talks about her foundation and the first annual Okra Soup Festival. The festival will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Ten Mile community center in Awendaw.
4Ever Families: For Eli adoption would be a 'wonderful thing'

1 week ago | abcnews4.com | Tessa Spencer

Wed, June 11th 2025 at 8:53 PMUpdated Wed, June 11th 2025 at 8:54 PMEli, 16, is set to graduate in 2026. It is not too late for him to find his forever family. June 10, 2025. (WCIV)Save StoryShareMOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Eli, 16, is set to graduate in 2026. It is not too late for him to find his forever family. The teen strongly believes that adoption is a "wonderful thing" and would love to be adopted by a caring family. Read more on Eli's South Carolina Heart Gallery here.
4Ever Families: 13-year-old Noah seeks a family that will be there for him

2 weeks ago | abcnews4.com | Tessa Spencer

Wed, June 4th 2025 at 9:35 PM4Ever Families: 13-year-old Noah seeks a family that will be there for himSave StoryShareMOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — News 4 has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Social Services and South Carolina Heart Gallery to help find permanent homes for children currently in foster care. Each week, a child is featured in our "4Ever Families" segment. These children are located across South Carolina. Noah, 13, is patiently awaiting a home that is full of love.
Important money saving tips when planning a vacation

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.