The Fertile Ground Foundation and the Queen’s Charity Lunch welcomes Award Winning WCNC Charlotte Weekend Anchor, Kayland Hagwood as this years Master of Ceremonies!
Kayland Hagwood is an award-winning WCNC Charlotte weekend morning anchor and reporter. She grew up in Lancaster, SC and joined the WCNC news team in March of 2023.
Kayland has covered multiple high-profile murder trials, including that of disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh, reported live from the South Carolina coast during Hurricane Ian and investigated the performance of South Carolina schools.
Before starting her TV career, she worked three years as a freelance reporter for the Lancaster News, earning a South Carolina Press Association Award.
In her free time, Kayland loves spending time with family, volunteering with local nonprofits, and speaking to aspiring journalists about the importance of the field. She is a proud University of South Carolina graduate.