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Sam Shapiro

Sam has a ion for storytelling and leaving a positive impact on viewers. Growing up in New York City and watching NBA Highlights before leaving for school every morning influenced Sam to pursue a career in the television broadcasting industry. 572fl

Prior to moving down to the Midlands, Sam enjoyed two years at WENY-TV in Elmira, New York as an MMJ, fill-in anchor, and sports reporter. Starting in August 2021, Sam had the opportunity to cover a variety of news and sports in the Twin Tiers, sharing stories from NASCAR racing at Watkins Glen International, to honoring the replica of a national Vietnam War memorial traveling to the area.

Sam graduated from Ithaca College’s Roy H. Park School of Communications in May of 2021 with a degree in Sports Media. In addition to anchoring sports on Ithaca College Television, Sam produced an award-winning 3-part documentary series, Pride and Poise: Journey to the Meadowlands, that gave an inside look into the 2019 Ithaca College Football season. He was also a part of Ithaca College’s Cross Country and Track and Field teams, where he raced 3k, 5k, 8k and 10k races.

You can typically watch Sam reporting news on WIS News 10 on weekdays. During his free time, Sam enjoys watching a good movie, going on long hikes, and spending time with friends and family.

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A legacy cemented. The City of Columbia honored USC women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley with...

‘Merely a messenger:’ Dawn Staley’s legacy cemented with statue unveiling 1x2nf

Updated: May 1, 2025 at 4:32 AM EDT
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By Kevin Connaughton, Joshua Hemphill and Sam Shapiro
The city of Columbia honored University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Coach Dawn Staley with a statue on Senate Street on Wednesday afternoon.

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Liquor liability insurance in South Carolina has become too expensive for many small...

Liquor liability insurance costs hurt S.C. business owners f2u

Updated: Apr. 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT
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By Sam Shapiro
Liquor liability insurance in South Carolina has become too expensive for many small businesses, forcing them to close or entirely change their business model.

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Ridgeway embraced their oldest resident, Geneva Bell, as she turned 108 years old.

‘Blessings from the man above:’ Oldest resident in South Carolina town turns 108 6mg1h

Updated: Feb. 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM EST
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By Sam Shapiro and Gray News staff
It was a celebration of history and legacy as the town of Ridgeway, South Carolina embraced its oldest resident, Geneva Bell, as she turned 108.

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Cannabis Capitol Rally returns to the S.C. State House 4o5ng

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 7:08 AM EST
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By Kevin Connaughton and Sam Shapiro
Last year, a bill to merge several agencies fell apart just short of reaching the governor’s desk. Now lawmakers are reviving that proposal.

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Dozens of people came out to Columbia Sunday to pay their respects to 13-year-old Ka’Niyah Baker.

Dozens pay respects to slain S.C. foster teen with walk in her honor 6u604n

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 6:47 AM EST
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By Sam Shapiro
Dozens of people came out to Columbia Sunday to pay their respects to 13-year-old Ka’Niyah Baker who was killed in early January, according to police.

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As some families like to cut down their own Christmas tree right after Thanksgiving, Upholding...

Hurricane Helene impacts inventory for Christmas tree farms in Carolinas 6x243

Updated: Nov. 29, 2024 at 9:36 PM EST
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By Sam Shapiro
As some families like to cut down their own Christmas tree right after Thanksgiving, Upholding that holiday tradition might be a little harder in 2024.

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Charles Austin, director of the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety (ODPS), said a child is...

1 in custody after 14-year-old killed in Orangeburg shooting 6ng3h

Updated: Nov. 22, 2024 at 2:27 PM EST
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By Sam Shapiro and Kevin Connaughton
Authorities are announcing an update in the investigation into the shooting death of 14-year-old Zaquan Corbett Jr.

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The funeral service for Valerie Goff, one of two people confirmed to have drowned from flash...

Community mourns woman killed in Orangeburg County flooding 2q1p5i

Updated: Nov. 18, 2024 at 7:06 AM EST
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By Sam Shapiro
“Always caring, willing to feed and help anybody out, always a good, kind-hearted person; that’s what she was,” Valerie Goff's son said.

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This Disaster Recovery Center in Saluda County is now open from 8 a.m. till 7 p.m. until...

Saluda County residents find help at hurricane disaster center 361e1w

Updated: Oct. 18, 2024 at 5:38 PM EDT
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By Sam Shapiro
"FEMA’s probably all they got left to help them get over this disaster,” said Saluda County resident Dan Neel. “None of us were prepared for this at all – nobody.”

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S.C. school district drops policy that set lowest grade at 50% 6gn4h

Updated: Aug. 26, 2024 at 1:20 PM EDT
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By Sam Shapiro
“The thing that frightens me about that policy is that it seemed to suggest that you don’t have to do your best,” School Board Chairman Ralph Canty said.

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Columbia’s Veterinary Emergency Trauma and Specialty Center in South Carolina has been nursing...

Cat recovering after eyes, face sealed shut with glue 5a323m

Updated: Jul. 9, 2024 at 12:21 AM EDT
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By Sam Shapiro and Debra Worley
The facility received the cat with a glue-like substance on her face and body.

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S.C. Red Cross Volunteers head down to Texas to provide relief ahead of Beryl.

S.C. Red Cross volunteers go to Texas to help hurricane victims 2h2lz

Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 9:25 AM EDT
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By Sam Shapiro
Hurricane Beryl has hit Texas, and Red Cross volunteers from South Carolina were there to help when it got there.

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S.C. flight instructor called a hero after safe landing on interstate 5j6yj

Updated: Jun. 21, 2024 at 6:11 PM EDT
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By Sam Shapiro
Columbia native Nicole Smith and her aviation student are doing fine after their emergency landing on Interstate 77 in Fairfield County near Exit 34.

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Dozens came out to the South Carolina State Museum on Saturday for a special event marking the...

South Carolina State Museum’s new World War II Exhibit unveiled at D-Day 80th Anniversary Salute 3v10g

Updated: Jun. 8, 2024 at 7:58 PM EDT
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By Sam Shapiro
Dozens came out to the South Carolina State Museum on Saturday for a special event marking the pivotal World War II battle.

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The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the 3-year-old girl who died after being...

3-year-old dies after being left in hot car, deputies say 4v5i28

Updated: May 5, 2024 at 5:11 PM EDT
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By Sam Shapiro, WIS News 10 Staff and Andrew McMunn
Deputies discovered the child, later identified as Armani Shoemaker, inside a hot vehicle in Columbia.

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S.C. lawmakers urged to offset cuts to victim services 412c5q

Updated: Apr. 29, 2024 at 2:13 PM EDT
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By Sam Shapiro
Victim advocates are voiced their concerns about services that could be lost after cutbacks in federal funding.

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S.C. measure would ban transgender students’ restroom choices 253d24

Updated: Apr. 28, 2024 at 5:57 PM EDT
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By Sam Shapiro
Under legislation, transgender students across the Palmetto State would be forced to use showers, or changing room spaces, based on biological sex.

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Georgia State Patrol officers detain a demonstrator on the campus of Emory Univeristy during a...

Dozens arrested in Emory protest of Mideast war, ‘Cop City’ 1r471s

Updated: Apr. 26, 2024 at 6:03 PM EDT
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By Sam Shapiro
Emory s the ranks of several universities whose campuses have become the site of heated demonstrations and protests surrounding Israel and Palestinians.

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FAMS celebrate USC Women’s Basketball undefeated title run at National Championship Parade

Parade celebrates USC women’s basketball undefeated title run 5z566y

Updated: Apr. 15, 2024 at 3:56 PM EDT
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By Sam Shapiro
Gamecock women’s basketball fans, also known as FAMS, showed in Columbia on Sunday to honor the women’s basketball team securing their third national championship on April 7.

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‘Everybody’s person’: Saluda mourns high school educator 6k2z5y

Updated: Jan. 16, 2024 at 10:49 AM EST
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By Sam Shapiro
Community in Saluda are mourning the loss of 34-year-old Jennifer Wingate, who was a band director and girls soccer coach at Saluda High School.

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RSV vaccine shortage frustrates physicians across the region 3r1718

Updated: Dec. 29, 2023 at 9:17 AM EST
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By Sam Shapiro
Even though health experts are urging vaccination against RSV, a shortage of the vaccine continues to pose problems in the two-state region.

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Second Fort Jackson drill sergeant found dead on post in less than 2 weeks 1r1j27

Updated: Dec. 18, 2023 at 10:52 AM EST
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By Mayra Parrilla Guerrero, Tiffany Sarvis and Sam Shapiro
The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating the death of a drill sergeant who was found dead in his vehicle Saturday.

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Mekayla and Gary said their daughter Sarah was napping around 3:30 p.m. when Gary left the...

Newberry family reunited with 2-year-old daughter after hunters lend a helping hand 1p6w4x

Updated: Oct. 23, 2023 at 7:49 PM EDT
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By Sam Shapiro
A family in Newberry County is holding their two-year-old daughter a little closer after she disappeared Sunday afternoon.

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