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Profile for Laura Thomas
Laura Thomas anchors 7 On Your Side Weekend Daybreak from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. During the week, you can find her reporting on news of the day in the Upstate. Laura joined WSPA in June 2011 from Myrtle Beach, SC.
While in the Grand Strand, she worked as the weekend evening anchor and reporter for WMBF News. In 2010, Laura was awarded the STAR Award by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association for Reporter of the Year.
She graduated Summa Cum Laude, with Honors from the University of Georgia and the Grady College of Journalism.
While in school, she served as a student judge for the George Foster Peabody Awards and studied abroad in Oxford, England.
She also traveled to China with the Redcoat Marching Band Flagline. Laura is originally from Clinton, Mississippi.
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Could Alberto Be A Sign Of A Busy Storm Season To Come?
Atlantic hurricane season officialy starts in June, but Tropical Storm Alberto is already spinning offshore.
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Eastern Diamondback Snake
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Could Genes Be The Secret To Weight Loss Success?
Fighting the battle of the bulge is difficult, but what if the secret to fitting in your jeans could be found in a different kind of genes, your DNA?
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Expert: Lower Gas Prices Won't Mean Lower Prices For Consumers
Prices at the pump are slightly less painful right now. According to GasBuddy.com, prices in South Carolina are down about 22 cents from this time last year.
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Gingrich's Failed Presidential Run To Impact South Carolina's Political Clout
South Carolina's choice for the Republican presidential nomination is now out of the race.
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Progress Energy: Plant More Secure Now After Protester Security Breach
Progress Energy says the coal plant in Buncombe County is now more secure after Greenpeace protesters trespassed onto the property back in February.
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BBB: Homeowners' Personal Information Used To Scam Them
These days, all kinds of personal information are out in the open. From a home address, to a mortgage, it’s all public record; but now - some of that information could be used against you, to try and take your money.
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Father, Daughter Killed In Anderson County Wreck
Two people are dead after a wreck on Highway 81 North in Anderson County.
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Home Improvement Scams Increase During Tax Return Time
Tax return time is here, and the National Center for the Prevention of Home Improvement Fraud says they see a big increase in contractor fraud this time of year.
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"Windshield Bullies" Tricking Customers, Insurers In South Carolina
Insurance companies have a warning for consumers about so-called “windshield bullies.”
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Gaffney Mill Village Set For Revitalization
The city has received a $500 thousand dollar grant to makeover the "Big Mill" area.
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Spartanburg Fire
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SC Bill Gives Some Offenders Another Chance
The South Carolina House has approved a bill allowing some lawbreakers another chance to straighten up.
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Spartanburg County Shooting
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Gaffney Fire
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Forums Help Residents Learn How To Fight Back Against Crime
Dozens of people gathered at Broome High School in Spartanburg County Tuesday night to learn more about how to protect themselves, their family and their home.
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Two People Shot In Greenville Home Invasion
Two people have been shot at a Greenville County home during an apparent home invasion.
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Car Wash Fire
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Union County Sheriff's Office Holds Meetings To Crack Down On Crime
Identity theft, fraud, and flim-flam are up in Union County. Now the Sheriff’s Office is trying to cut down on those crimes.
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New Hope In Search For Missing Girl
On the 12th anniversary of Asha Degree's disappearance, the FBI is bringing new attention to her case.
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Holiday Weekend Resources: Travel, Boating, Gas Prices, Weather, Etc.
The holiday weekend is upon us and 7 On Your Side has prepared a list of resources to help you enjoy it.
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The sky will be filled with hot air balloons with plenty of entertainment on the ground this weekend.
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Former Dispatcher Pleads Guilty To Assaulting Infant, Gets Six Months House Arrest
A man from Anderson pled guilty to assaulting a young child.
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Catfish Feastival Starts In Ware Shoals
The annual Catfish Feastival started in Ware Shoals Friday night.
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