Kristina Thacker
Kristina Thacker
Host, SC Public Radio's Morning Edition
Kristina Thacker joined the public radio team in September of 2025. She is a multimedia journalist with experience in both on-air reporting and production.
After graduating from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor's in broadcast journalism, she began her career at WIS TV in Columbia.
Outside of news, Kristina's hobbies include listening to music, kayaking and reading mystery novels.
Have a story idea, please reach out to Kristina.
Stories
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Outdoor burning remains discouraged as Forestry Commission lifts Red Flag Fire Alert for 25 counties
April 09, 2026The South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) has lifted the Red Flag Fire Alert for 25 counties, following the statewide alert that was issued Wednesday. -
Richland County coroner: Human remains found in Columbia home could be hundreds of years old
March 24, 2026An investigation by the Richland County Coroner's Office has found that the discovery of bones at a Columbia home on March 12 are likely historical in nature. The discovery happened during renovations at the residence on Kilbourne Rd. -
Inspiring growth: South Carolina Department of Corrections unveils vertical farm project
March 20, 2026A South Carolina project that aims to connect people who are incarcerated with farming skills is complete. At the Camille Graham Correctional in Columbia lives the first vertical farm inside a prison in the U.S., called 'Fresh Start Produce'. -
Impacts on and off the court: Clemson assistant professor says March Madness boosts SC's economy
March 19, 2026Sports lovers and tourists will flock to the Upstate Thursday as the first and second rounds of the NCAA tournament play out at Bons Secours arena in Greenville. -
South Carolina security breaches down over 50%, Department of Consumer Affairs reports
March 18, 2026New data from the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) shows a 56% decline in residents impacted by data leaks last year. -
24 years later, Upstate authorities arrest second suspect in cold murder case
March 18, 2026In June of 2001, Jennifer Lawson, 29, was shot in killed at an Anderson party. For 24 years, investigators were met with dead ends in seeking her justice. That all changed in February when Anderson County Deputies announced the arrest of Andretti Goss, 55.