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Tonya Brown
Reporter

School: Morris College
Hometown: Bennettsville, South Carolina

Tonya Brown is a General Assignment Reporter at WPDE NewsChannel 15.

She attended Morris College and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications.

Tonya is a native of Bennettsville, and grew up watching NewsChannel 15, she remembers almost all the past reporters and anchors. She became inspired to become a journalist, after a television reporter spoke to her Seventh Grade Class.

When Tonya isn't meeting deadlines, she's speaking to community groups and churches. She enjoys talking to youth and helping them when needed.

She has been reporting stories out of the Pee Dee for more than 10 years. Tonya has covered hurricanes, tornados and a major ice storm.

Her most memorable story was the funeral of Strom Thurmond. She says it was just amazing to see crowds of people line the streets, to pay their final respects to a true South Carolina Statesman and Legend.

Tonya lives in the Pee Dee with her husband. She looks forward to continuing to tell the stories of the Pee Dee.

Recent Stories by Tonya Brown

Johnsonville turns 100 years old   

The Johnsonville Heritage Festival is set for May 17 and 18 near Lynches River at Venters Landing, off Kingsburg Highway.

Florence company evacuated due to suspicious package   

Police say the Florence company Assurant, on Celebrations Boulevard, was evacuated after a suspicious package was found around 11:45 a.m. in the mail room in Building B.

Teen charged with shooting man   

Ushayontella Johnson, 17, of Lumberton is charged with Attempted Murder, Assault With a Deadly Weapon With Intent To Kill, Robbery With a Dangerous Weapon and Shooting Into An Occupied Vehicle.

More stories »

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