Alexis Simmons
Anchor/Reporter
Charleston, SC
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Professional Experience:
I am starting my professional experience with Live 5 News!
Education:
I attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where I double majored in broadcast journalism and political science.
Hometown:
I'm a native of Macon, Georgia, but I consider the Lowcountry my hometown because I've lived here since middle school. I have many ties to this area and my family lives here too!
Family:
My parents are my biggest supporters and I thank them for always encouraging me. I have a little sister in high school middle school who loves to dance and read books. It's so fun being back in the Lowcountry to see her grow up!
Hobbies & Interests:
I love spending time with my family and friends whether it's a day at the beach, trying a new restaurant or working on a new craft with my little sister. I played basketball throughout middle and high school so I always enjoy playing sports and going to sporting events too!
Likes Best About the Lowcountry:
I love that I can be a tourist in my own city. There's always new activities to explore and great restaurants to try. The beautiful weather is always a plus!
Education
Updated: Mar. 29, 2021 at 5:16 PM EDT
|By Riley Bean, Live 5 Web Staff and Alexis Simmons
South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman says the request to waive the summative assessment at the end of this school year was denied.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2021 at 3:01 PM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
A fourth vaccine, currently undergoing trials at MUSC in Charleston, could be one step closer to approval in the United States.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2021 at 12:06 AM EST
|By Alexis Simmons
A father says his 4-year-old son saved $20 to purchase a toy from Amazon.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 7:03 PM EST
|By Alexis Simmons
Santee Cooper officials say heavy precipitation throughout the area in addition to the watershed feeding the Santee Cooper Lakes has increased inflows to the Santee Cooper Lakes system.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2021 at 12:53 PM EST
|By Alexis Simmons
Protesters from several organizations came together for a “Stop the Hate” rally at White Point Garden in downtown Charleston.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2021 at 6:33 PM EST
|By Alexis Simmons
Attorneys with the nonprofit said they are assisting clients with various unemployment insurance issues including the appeals process when clients receive unemployment insurance overpayment notices.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2021 at 5:41 PM EST
|By Alexis Simmons
An unemployment benefit recipient says the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce told her she was overpaid more than $13,000.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2021 at 1:54 PM EST
|By Alexis Simmons
A Charleston dog owner is encouraging people in the United States to consider adopting dogs that have been rescued from meat trades in other countries.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2021 at 3:08 PM EST
|By Alexis Simmons
South Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill that would create foster care resources for children transitioning into adulthood from age 18 to 21. On Wednesday, the bill passed a senate subcommittee hearing.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 5:36 PM EST
|By Alexis Simmons
There are 66 staff members in the Georgetown County School District who either have COVID-19 or are in quarantine.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2020 at 8:37 PM EST
|By Alexis Simmons
Every week the task force sends tailored data and recommendations to all governors on how states should respond to the pandemic. Gov. Henry McMaster receives the weekly report.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2020 at 7:07 PM EST
|By Alexis Simmons
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health said they know how challenging times can be and they want people to know that they are not alone.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2020 at 11:26 PM EST
|By Alexis Simmons
Dozens of Republican South Carolina House members signed a letter sent to U.S. Attorney General William Barr expressing their concern and questioning the legitimacy of the 2020 Presidential Election.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2020 at 6:40 PM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
South Carolina Department of Corrections data show coronavirus cases in state prisons are declining following outbreaks at various facilities and 31 inmate deaths.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2020 at 6:44 PM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
Deputies say a railroad crew found the man unconscious 12 days ago on railroad tracks on N.A.D. Road in Goose Creek. They say he has a wound on his head and is in stable condition at the hospital.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2020 at 10:55 PM EDT
|By Riley Bean, Ray Rivera and Alexis Simmons
The largest ship to ever visit the U.S. east coast is coming to Charleston Sunday.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2020 at 11:02 PM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
There have been some recent discrepancies when it comes to the number of reported COVID-19 cases in South Carolina.State health officials say that’s because some testing sites don’t report results on time.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2020 at 6:41 PM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
In the Lowcountry, some people are spending Labor Day calling for change. Nearly 200 people came out to the “Million Womxn’s March” in North Charleston on Monday.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2020 at 10:19 PM EDT
|By Patrick Phillips and Alexis Simmons
A grand jury returned indictments against three people Tuesday in the September 2019 killing of a U.S. Postal Service employee in Kingstree.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2020 at 8:04 AM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
The state of South Carolina is paying a Georgetown County woman $187,000 after a lawsuit claimed improper care for a foot injury led to an amputation.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2020 at 7:10 PM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
It’s been more than five months since visitation restrictions went into place at nursing homes and assisted living facilities across the state to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2020 at 5:46 PM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
A statewide nonprofit in South Carolina is helping people file for unemployment insurance.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2020 at 3:49 PM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
Opposing protesters continue to gather in downtown Charleston at the Battery on weekends.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2020 at 12:48 PM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
The state is paying a man $50,000 following a lawsuit that says he was attacked and stabbed in prison due to a failure in security measures.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2020 at 7:32 PM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
The Georgetown County School district says they plan to offer in person, hybrid and two virtual options for learning next school year.The school board met on Tuesday at the Georgetown High School.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2020 at 10:43 AM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
The funeral for the tow truck driver who died following a crash on the Don Holt Bridge is Saturday.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2020 at 3:42 PM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
His mother, Jennifer Young, says her son Alex's organs are going to help save the lives of least three other children.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2020 at 10:44 AM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
Several businesses in downtown Charleston were impacted by the riots over the death of George Floyd.
Updated: May. 2, 2020 at 9:36 AM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
The state's call centers is taking incoming calls on Saturdays for the first time. On Saturday, the center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2020 at 7:28 PM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
An 85-year-old veteran had just gotten out of bed moments before the roof collapsed where he was sleeping.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2020 at 7:58 PM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
A Charleston emergency room nurse is getting ready for her first day on the job in New York.It's where the most coronavirus cases are being reported in the United States.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2020 at 10:58 AM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
A Goose Creek resident says a venomous snake got caught in the stroller as she was taking a walk with her 3-month-old daughter in the Brickhope Greens neighborhood.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2020 at 6:20 PM EST
|By Alexis Simmons
A manufacturing company announced Wednesday it will create 74 jobs this year in the City of Georgetown.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2020 at 7:59 PM EST
|By Alexis Simmons
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster joined hundreds of people at the Statehouse in Columbia to show support for the so-called “heartbeat bill,” which would ban most abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2020 at 5:02 PM EST
|By Alexis Simmons
Selene was found underweight but in the last week she gained about 10 pounds, with 15 more pounds to go to reach a healthy weight.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2020 at 8:38 PM EST
|By Alexis Simmons
A Moncks Corner man was honored in the Rose Parade in California on New Years Day.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2019 at 7:55 PM EST
|By Alexis Simmons
If you plan on bringing home a new puppy anytime soon or perhaps giving one for the holidays as a gift, there are some things you should know before making your purchase.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2019 at 7:44 PM EST
|By Alexis Simmons
A telephone company is at risk of losing millions of dollars in state funding after a Georgetown County community was without phone service for nearly a month.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2019 at 8:21 AM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
driver died after crashing into a utility pole and tree in Georgetown County.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2019 at 8:29 PM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
Monday marked the first day of school for Georgetown County students.The principal at McDonald Elementary School, Mack Burgess, is continuing a tradition he started last year by teaching students more than what’s in a textbook.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2019 at 8:08 PM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
The Georgetown County School District is seeing several upgrades to schools this year.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2019 at 10:36 AM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
Georgetown Police say they are looking for a man wanted for trafficking methamphetamine.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2019 at 2:13 PM EDT
|By Alexis Simmons
Charleston Police say a 7-year-old has been reported missing from downtown.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2018 at 8:38 PM EST
|By Alexis Simmons
A Colleton County High School teacher is facing two felony counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor, according to the South Carolina State Board of Education.
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