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Cody Alcorn

Anchor, FOX Carolina News
Cody Alcorn

Cody Alcorn co-anchors The Four O'Clock News, The Five O'Clock News, The Six O'Clock News, The Ten O'Clock News and The Eleven O'Clock News, Monday through Friday.

He grew up in Sikeston, Mo., and went to college at The University of Tennessee at Martin, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications. Before moving to Greenville, Cody worked in Jackson, TN, where he was a co-anchor of the morning news at WBBJ-TV.

In July 2006, Cody moved to Greenville, SC., and joined FOX Carolina as a weekend reporter. He eventually was named co-anchor of The Morning News until moving to the afternoon and evening newscasts in 2013.

If you have a news tip, a question about the area, or just want to say hello reach out to Cody on one of his social media platforms.

Awards
  • Southeast Emmy Award Outstanding Achievement Television News Gathering Excellence "Feature News Report."
  • Associated Press Award for Series for his reports on "Operation Rolling Thunder"
  • Associated Press Award for Investigative Reporting for his reports on "Online Prostitution"
  • Greenville News Best of the Upstate 'Anchor'
  • The Herald Journal Best of the Best Spartanburg "TV Personality"

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    From left: Buster, Maggie, Paul and Alex Murdaugh pose for a family photo.

    ‘We’re coming towards the end:’ Attorney weighs in on unsolved Murdaugh murders

    Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 11:17 AM EDT
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    By Amanda Shaw and Cody Alcorn
    Their slayings set off a chain of subsequent investigations into crimes connected to the prominent Lowcountry family.

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    Exclusive interview with attorney for Alex Murdaugh

    Murdaugh attorney Jim Griffin sits down for exclusive interview with FOX Carolina

    Updated: Oct. 13, 2021 at 1:56 PM EDT
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    By Cody Alcorn and Tom Lanahan
    In a four-part series, FOX Carolina's Cody Alcorn sat down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Alex Murdaugh’s attorney, Jim Griffin.

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    Driver dies following early morning crash in Greenville County

    Updated: 29 minutes ago
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    By Freeman Stoddard
    South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers said one person died following an early morning crash in Greenville County.

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    Coroner: Death investigation underway after woman found dead in abandoned home

    Updated: 9 hours ago
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    By FOX Carolina News Staff
    Stay with Fox Carolina as we work to learn more.

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    1 injured after a shooting in Chesnee, deputies say

    Updated: 9 hours ago
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    By FOX Carolina News Staff
    Stay tuned as we work to learn more.

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    I-95 reopens after deadly crash near Georgia-Florida line

    Updated: 13 hours ago
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    By Miles Montgomery
    Interstate 95 has cleared and re-opened near the Georgia and Florida border after a horrific crash killed two people and sent 12 others to the hospital Friday afternoon.

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    Man dead after shooting in Easley on Saturday

    Updated: 13 hours ago
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    By FOX Carolina News Staff
    Stay with FOX Carolina as we work to learn more details.

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    Tropical Storm Colin Moving Along NC Coast, moving away from SC

    Updated: 15 hours ago
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    By Bob Trihy
    Weak tropical storm will parallel the NC coast then move out to sea later Sunday

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    Multiple people charged after deputies raid NC home linked to drug sales

    Updated: 17 hours ago
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    By Freeman Stoddard
    The Macon County Sheriff’s Office said multiple suspects were charged following an extended drug investigation conducted by deputies.

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    Spartanburg Police warning residents of new text message scam

    Updated: 19 hours ago
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    By Freeman Stoddard
    The Spartanburg Police Department is warning residents about a new scam targeting people in the area.

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    Bear cub in Asheville rescued after getting jar stuck on head

    Updated: 21 hours ago
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    By Freeman Stoddard
    The NC Wildlife Resources Commission said wildlife biologists recently helped free a young bear cub in Asheville after it got its head stuck in a jar.

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    Pickens County officials, K9s continue search for 80-year-old man with dementia

    Updated: 22 hours ago
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    By Alvieann Chandler, Anisa Snipes and Zach Prelutsky
    Stay with FOX Carolina as we work to learn more.

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    Tropical Storm Colin forms along the South Carolina coast

    Updated: 24 hours ago
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    By FOX Carolina News Staff
    The National Hurricane Center confirmed on Saturday morning that Tropical Storm Colin formed over the South Carolina Coast.