Melvin’s family members, former teachers and colleagues all came together at Columbia High School to surprise him with a celebration fit for a hometown hero. It’s safe to say Craig was shocked.

Dressed in a navy suit and yellow tie that his wife and kids picked out for the occasion, Craig stands at the TODAY desk ...

Melvin's former Columbia High School principal ... who informed him that Jan. 13 would officially be declared Craig Melvin Day. The Wofford family then sang their collegiate song.

The NBC newsman is taking over the position from longtime 'Today' anchor Hoda Kotb Craig Melvin admits he’s generally not an anxious person. He doesn’t “really do excited” either. But reality was ...

Craig Melvin is moving into TODAY's co-anchor seat alongside Savannah Guthrie, following Hoda Kotb's departure. He will ...

President-elect Donald Trump is hoping to make Hollywood “stronger than ever before” by naming Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson ...

Craig Melvin kicks off 'Today' show ... Melvin is a native of Columbia and a graduate of Columbia High School. He started his broadcast career in high school, working for WIS-TV in Columbia.

Craig Melvin is getting ready to start his new chapter as co-anchor ... he has had an NBC connection since high school. In high school, Craig worked as an "Our Generation Reporter" for NBC affiliate ...

Craig Melvin is getting ready to start his new ... he has had an NBC connection since high school. In high school, Craig worked as an "Our Generation Reporter" for NBC affiliate WIS News 10 ...