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Joel Allen
Reporter

School: University of Northern Iowa
Hometown: Sumner, Iowa

Joel brings more than 20 years of reporting, anchoring and news management experience to NewsChannel 15.

An Iowa native, Joel earned his Bachelor's Degree in Communications from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. Joel spent most of his career working for TV stations in Iowa and Indiana. Joel has covered the campaigns of a number of presidential candidates and won awards for his live spot news reporting and consumer advocacy.

Joel moved to Myrtle Beach in the summer of 1999 and joined WPDE in May of 2002. He and his wife, Deanna, enjoy volunteering for community activities, biking and going to movies.

Recent Stories by Joel Allen

Gun maker has sights set on moving to Horry County   

County Council approved a resolution at Tuesday's meeting setting the terms for establishing  PTR Industries in the county.

Foreign students: living conditions at closed motel not typical   

Foreign students who were staying at a Myrtle Beach motel that was shut down have found new places to live.

Former Horry County officer sues police department   

Greg Eliason claims the false charges were retaliation against him for finding an officer drunk in a car.

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