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
Man dies after being found shot near Philadelphia shopping center
An investigation is underway after a man was found shot in the East Falls section of Philadelphia on Friday night.
Police hunt for driver in pair of Center City hit-and-run crashes
Philadelphia police are searching for the driver who was involved in two hit-and-run crashes that injured two women in Center City on Thursday evening.
Massive Gloucester Township housing development draws opposition as hearing is delayed
The proposal, known as Freeway Pointe, would bring 743 housing units to the 154-acre site on Sicklerville Road.
Temple terminates record $55 million gift from alumnus amid federal investigation
According to Temple President John Fry, no charges have been filed, and no payments have yet become due under the gift agreement.
Labor Day weekend crowds flock to shore as families, businesses savor summer's final days
As the Labor Day weekend begins, families and businesses at the Jersey Shore are making the most of what many see as summer's final celebration before the school year gets fully underway.
Chain-reaction crash involving school bus sends 14 to hospital in Williamstown, NJ
Fourteen people were taken to the hospital on Thursday after a chain-reaction crash involving a school bus in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Officer charged with voluntary manslaughter after fatal Upper Pottsgrove Twp. shooting
A police officer is now facing criminal charges for a fatal shooting last week in Upper Pottsgrove Twp., Montgomery County.
Charges filed decades after 5-year-old girl raped, murdered in Philadelphia
A man who had been on the FBI's most wanted list is now back in Philadelphia to face charges in connection with the rape and murder of a 5-year-old.
Fishtown hardware store owner says thieves stole more than $1,000 in merchandise
Andrew Benito estimates the losses so far at at least $1,000 and believes additional missing merchandise could still be identified.
North Penn teacher charged in child porn case; district says he is barred from campus
Eric Sanville was arrested Thursday at his home in Norwood, Delaware County. Authorities said the alleged activity occurred over the last year and involved victims, including one in Sweden.