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Marley Bassett

I am a retail and trending reporter for The Post and Courier in Charleston. Previously, I was a digital content producer and assignment desk editor for WIS News 10 in Columbia and a freelance reporter for The Lexington County Chronicle. I graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2025 with a bachelor's in mass communications and a minor in political science as well as a certificate in strategic communications.

My Recent Articles

WIS News 10 • April 11 2026

SC partnering with far-right group Turning Point USA to expand high school club chapters statewide

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina leaders announced Friday at the State House that the state would be partnering with controversial, far-right nonprofit Turning Point USA in the hopes of opening a chapter of the organization’s Club America to every high school in the state.

WIS News 10 • April 11 2026

Former Clemson golfer has strong start in Masters debut

AUGUSTA, GA (WIS) - Clemson golf alumnus and Masters rookie Jacob Bridgeman is off to a strong start after the conclusion of the storied golf tournament’s second round.

WIS News 10 • April 11 2026

Masters gnome mania: Patrons line up before dawn in hopes of getting limited collectible

AUGUSTA, GA (WIS) - Patrons attending the Masters have their sights set on merchandise ranging from shirts to accessories to golf gear, but one item tops the list - the Masters gnome.

WIS News 10 • April 10 2026

SLED investigating state lawmaker over alleged budget provision conflict

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division confirmed Thursday that it was investigating State Rep. Gilda Cobb Hunter, D-Orangeburg, over allegations that she was using state funding to personally benefit herself.

WIS News 10 • April 9 2026

City of Columbia hosts 1 day donation drive for those experiencing homelessness

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The City of Columbia showed support to those experiencing homelessness by hosting a one-day donation drive Wednesday.

WIS News 10 • April 9 2026

Columbia Museum of Art creating new spring break opportunities for students

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - While many Midlands schools are off for spring break, the Columbia Museum of Art is creating more opportunities for students to create, explore and interact.

WIS News 10 • April 9 2026

Columbia International students trade classroom for community service in annual ‘Ram-Serve’

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Hundreds of Columbia International University students traded the classroom for community service on Tuesday to celebrate the university’s annual “Ram-Serve” day.

WIS News 10 • April 9 2026

Community leaders, project partners gather to celebrate start of Seaboard Vista construction

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Columbia community leaders and project partners gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the official start of construction on the Seaboard Vista project.

WIS News 10 • April 8 2026

South Carolina Prayer Breakfast celebrates 64th year

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Hundreds of people gathered in Columbia Wednesday morning to start the day with blessings and songs of praise at South Carolina’s 64th annual prayer breakfast.

WIS News 10 • April 8 2026

SC GOP, Democratic gubernatorial candidates make pitch to business leaders at bipartisan forum

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Democratic and Republican candidates for South Carolina governor made their pitches to members of the state’s business community Tuesday night at a bipartisan forum held at the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business.

WIS News 10 • April 8 2026

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma releases second statement on exchange with Dawn Staley

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Head coach of the University of Connecticut’s women’s basketball team, Geno Auriemma, released a second statement Tuesday addressing his heated Final Four exchange with University of South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley.

WIS News 10 • April 6 2026

Storied Bishopville topiary artist Pearl Fryar passes away at 86

BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (WIS) - The Bishopville community is mourning the loss of storied topiary artist Pearl Fryar, who passed away Sunday at the age of 86.