Leland Pinder
It was during a high school internship at a local news station in his hometown that Leland discovered his passion and the career he would pursue. After graduating college, Leland began his journey in broadcast journalism as an assignment editor in Charlotte at what was then known as News14 Carolina, now Spectrum News.
After two years behind the scenes, Leland was able to kick off his reporting career as a "one-man-band" in Eastern North Carolina, eventually taking on weekend anchor duties. Following that foundational and character-building journey, Leland went on to work as a morning anchor at WIS-TV in Columbia, South Carolina, then took as job evening anchor and reporter at WTVR in Richmond, Virginia
Leland is very excited to join the Action News family. He considers it a dream job and an incredible opportunity to work in such a vibrant and historic city with such esteemed broadcast television professionals.
Leland enjoys meeting people with unique backgrounds and experiences that he'd likely otherwise never encounter. Telling their stories is why he loves being a journalist. He is excited to learn more about the issues and stories important to Philadelphians and get to know the people of the Delaware Valley!
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Leland's Stories
Girl, 12, dies weighing just 50 pounds; DA says she was subjected to 'evil' and 'torment'
The girl would be shackled, the D.A. said, and would be punished by sometimes being denied food for days.
Violent crash leaves South Jersey animal sanctuary in ruins and owners seeking justice
While surveillance cameras on the property did not capture the crash, they did capture footage of a man jumping over the driveway gate.
North Philadelphia fire leaves 65-year-old man dead
Neighbors say the man was an amputee, which may have prevented him from escaping.
Cop shoots cane corso after man gets mauled by dogs: 'It was either the man's life or the dog'
Disturbing video, which police are using in their investigation, shows the man fighting back against the four loose dogs.
2-alarm fire destroys home in Berwyn, Chester County
The call came in around 5:30 p.m. for heavy flames showing on the 400 block of Leopard Road.
Pro-Palestinian protesters say Penn's Gaza Solidarity encampment will remain until demands are met
Demonstrations made up of Penn students and people who are not affiliated with the university including students from other universities.
Penn's interim president warns pro-Palestinian protesters to disband encampment immediately
Pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania must disband immediately due to several violations, Interim President J. Larry Jameson announced on Friday night.
School walkout in support of Palestine canceled amid backlash in South Jersey
A planned high school walkout in support of Palestine has now been canceled amid backlash in one South Jersey community.
Honda thieves can steal your car in under 5 minutes, Montgomery County police warn
According to investigators, thieves have figured out how to override the car's computer systems.
Firefighters battle 3-alarm blaze on Atlantic City boardwalk
According to Atlantic City Fire Chief Scott Evans, the fire spread below the pier and to several nearby structures within the property.