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Craig Melvin Returns Home: A Heartfelt Columbia Tour

11/6/2025

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Craig Melvin, a South Carolina native and NBC Today co-anchor, will feature his hometown of Columbia in a segment airing on November 6.
Melvin began his career at WIS-TV in high school.
He says, "I love it more now that I have moved away."
During his visit, he revisited his preschool and a local barbershop.
The segment promises to showcase his personal connections and experiences in the Midlands.

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Story summary

Craig Melvin, a South Carolina native and NBC Today co-anchor, will feature his hometown of Columbia in a segment airing on November 6.
Melvin began his career at WIS-TV in high school.
He says, "I love it more now that I have moved away."
During his visit, he revisited his preschool and a local barbershop.
The segment promises to showcase his personal connections and experiences in the Midlands.