Our history

1997

The beginning

Tiger News Network

The story begins in 1997 with the founding of Tiger News Network at Southern Columbia.

The first name in a story that is still being written.

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2002

A new name

Becoming TigerNews

In 2002, Tiger News Network becomes TigerNews.

A new name for the student station.

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2006–08

A different chapter

The SoCo Pulse years

Kelchner steps down during 2006–08, and the station takes the name SoCo Pulse.

SoCo Pulse takes its place in the station’s history.

TigerNewsSoCo Pulse

2008–13

Back at the desk

Daybreak Live arrives

Kelchner returns in 2008. The station becomes TigerNews Daybreak Live, with a new studio, beginning a chapter that runs through 2013.

A returning Advisor. A new studio. A new Daybreak.

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2013

Another transition

Passing the microphone

Kelchner steps down again in 2013.

The next documented milestone in this timeline is the return in 2026.

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30

1997–2026

2026 · The next chapter

Back for the 30th school year

In 2026, Kelchner returns to lead Tiger News again as the station marks its 30th school year. The story continues with the next student crew.

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Milestones supplied by the school. The 30th school year counts 1997 as the first year. Photographs illustrate the station’s history; their dates and connection to specific school years are unconfirmed. Individual identities have not been confirmed.