COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The 2025 Free Times Best of Columbia awards results were released Wednesday, and WIS won several awards, including the top prize for best local TV news.

Here are the rest of the awards:

Best Local Website for News Runner Up

Best Local Website for Sports Runner-up

Best Sportscaster Winner: Rick Henry

Best Anchorperson Winner: Judi Gatson

Best Weatherperson Runner Up: Von Gaskin

The full list of winners can be viewed here .

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