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
Haddonfield Little League team wins first-ever state championship
After the celebrations, it was back to work on the practice field as Haddonfield now prepares to take on Vermont in the Eastern Regionals.
Contaminated fuel at Bucks County Wawa costing customers thousands of dollars
Millevoi Brothers Automotive owner said repair costs range between $3,000-$4,500 depending on the damage. Repairs cost the Lenahan family $4,200.
Firefighters battle another blaze at same Chester County home
Due to known structural issues, officials determined not to enter the property.
Suspect arrested for shooting 7-month-old boy in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood
The suspect wanted for shooting a 7-month-old baby boy on Thursday night is now behind bars.
Amazon delivery partner fires gunshots in South Philly during altercation with bus aide
This all started when police say a camp bus driver was unable to make a turn due to a parked Amazon van.
Bucks County community remembers 7 lives lost in last year's severe flooding
The floodwaters took over Route 32 last July. The youngest of the seven victims were Paul Sheils' grandchildren, 2-year-old Matilda and 9-month-old Conrad.
Video released from shooting that left toddler, 2 teenagers wounded in North Philadelphia
Police say it began as a drive-by shooting before one of the shooters got out of the vehicle and continued shooting down the block.
Dartmouth suspends fraternity after Delaware student's death prompted hazing investigation
Won Jang, 20, of Middletown, Delaware, was found dead Sunday off the shore of the Connecticut River on the school's New Hampshire campus, police said.
2024 Atlantic City Airshow canceled due to 'major act withdrawing,' officials say
For more than two decades, the airshow has brought hundreds of thousands of people to Atlantic City's beaches and boardwalk.
Dartmouth fraternity member from Delaware dies, prompting hazing investigation
Won Jang, a biomedical engineering major, was a member of Beta Alpha Omega, according to the fraternity's website.