Name: Columbia News from WLTX News19
Rating: 4.78902 (11532 reviews)

User Reviews for Columbia News from WLTX News19

4.79 out of 5

11.5K Ratings

5 months ago, Wauay

Info up to date

Each subject gives very needed information that help my family to make decisions about shopping and social events. National and statewide information is always accurate. International information is also accurate. My family and I appreciate the time and energy used to gather the information.

7 years ago, J Salts

Needs Work

The app seems to focus on certain types of news and doesn’t show a broad spectrum across the Columbia area. Also, I don’t like the fact that you can’t filter what notifications you would like. My phone is constantly notifying me of every little thing from puppies being born to major weather alerts. The weather alerts I want...the puppies, not so much. You don’t want to turn them off because you might miss something that’s actually important. I tried to reach out via feedback to the developers a week or so before leaving a review, but I found that they don’t respond or even acknowledge receipt of feedback. I just moved here so I hope I can find another news app. I do not recommend this one unless you constantly want notifications.

7 years ago, LadyFireCaptain

Like but......

Editing is awful. Recently, there was one story that the headline was the exact opposite of the story. Misspelled words, incorrect grammar, sentences that don't make sense, and other errors. My Junior High School paper had better editing. Sometimes when news is slow a really trivial story pops up and I would just rather not be notified. Just for the record, when you are talking about you and somebody else, correct grammar is ------ and me or I. Not me and ------- a number of newscasters have this problem and how can children be expected to use good grammar when newscasters don't.

4 years ago, Cola SC

To many ads

I like the WLTX app but when I need to see the weather or updates on COVID-19, I refuse to sit through an ad about some mobile game. I quickly go to the WIS app. Please shorten the ads if you are going to play them or play the ad after the important video is played. The news is not ‘BREAKING’, or ‘IMPORTANT’ if a 20 second ad for a mobile game is played before the information is given. If not, I can get my weather and news from another site with less useless ads. Thank you for your time and consideration of my comment.

6 months ago, dont give up.

Best network in Columbia

I’ve been watching channel 19 for up to date news and weather forecasts for 60 years! I would have been watching it longer but I didn’t care about the news before then! Thanks for being there for half of those years JR ! Hopefully you’ll hang around until I’m gone!

3 months ago, [Jeri69]

Best News Station in Columbia, SC

I love following this station daily. I watch live from 5-7 a.m before work, I tape the midday report, the 7pm and 11p.m. Best team for local news! follow up through the news app on my phone. I am hooked! Please convey my thanks to an excellent team. Be blessed, Jeri and my grand doggie Rooney

4 years ago, Progressin

Good, Informative news app

Notifications are a little frequent, but clear and concise. It tells you The Who, what when, and where of incidents both national & local. I would have to agree that new alerts seem to be on the negative side - violence, criminal activity, etc. if you put on a do not disturb, will the alerts not show up during those times? Sometimes we need a break.

6 years ago, valkmancarl

Accurate news

Although the app has way too many ads and some useless notifications, I do appreciate the accurate reporting especially when it comes to typically biased stories about President Trump. The good things he has done for us are not turned upside down as they are in the NY Times which I do not read any more. Limit the ads and only send out breaking news notifications. Jim Gandy does the best weather.

12 months ago, Smjms

I enjoy WLTX

I really enjoy WLTX app I read from the app every day. WLTX is one of my favorite app because it keep me informed About our local news and also national and international.i I keep up with all of the news in the low country are and nation wide. I enjoy reading WLTX news and I read it every day.

3 years ago, 44kaz22

WLTX is the best news channel in our area.

I’m just a WLTX news junkie. I can depend on WLTX for breaking local and national news and I don’t trust any other channel for our weather in SC. You are the best! I’d be hard pressed to say who I like the best because I like all of you. Everybody does an outstanding job. Kudos to WLTX, the best overall news channel.

1 year ago, String Ring

Better than the competition's app

I prefer the WLTX app over WIS. It is well organized, isn't littered with insignificant news from other parts of SC and Charlotte, and is easy to navigate. The alerts with breaking news, weather and traffic are timely.

4 years ago, granqq

Stories and ads

When I start reading a story I am interrupted by ads and junk. I get so tired of having to scroll I usually just forget it and never finish. I know ads are revenue but I am fed up with the placement

1 year ago, MsNik77

It's different

I liked the last version better...takes some getting used to. I don't like local and national news being together....

7 years ago, Tbqcol

App is stable, good local and more news source

My only complaint is that links to show more seems to expire quickly, only the very latest seems to be active links. Other than that, solid app. News is news, and for the most part it seems reasonably fair.

4 days ago, Joshua 9:13

Watching News 19

I like watching News 19. Being informed of what is going on around me. Your team always has a positive attitude & seems to enjoy their jobs. I like having updates on the weather that helps me decide what to wear to work.

2 years ago, lildunksjr

Fast

I live in Atlanta. I follow WLTX because I grew up in Columbia and my folks still live there. Your site sends me very fast info. Sometimes I get national news from you guys before my Atlanta station sends it to me. Thank you.

5 years ago, Snailly

What the hee haw?

This WAS my go to app for traffic in South Carolina. I tried to bring up the Traffic Tracker and I can’t even find it. The old format, with choices on the home page, not stories, was much better. Please fix the app so I can EASILY use Traffic Tracker. Don’t make me dump your app because it’s current format is confusing and useless to me when I’m trying to check traffic or other items in a hurry.

3 years ago, drgdw08

I Live WLTX

I truly love your in-station programming such as the daily news with Darci, JR and and the early morning news program with Brandon, Whitney and Andrea. They are always so thorough, polite and friendly. No other network matches your demeanor!!

2 years ago, M/S Teacher

Easier To Navigate/More Info

Dropped the News App, over a year ago, appears to be easier to use and has more information.

5 years ago, Yolie Wat

News Now

I Love the fact of Not waiting at the Top of the Hour just to still miss out on the News. Still missed something? Just type it in and catch Up!!!

3 years ago, Liftedstrandsbymorcia

Updates Accurate

I love the Instant updates of weather and pressing news! I’m kept abreast of the most important info even while I’m at work and not able to watch newscasts.

5 years ago, Rdoug11

App Freezes when clicking to view notifications.

6 years ago, Ponds and Pines

Yeah WLTX!

Thank you for providing “real” people that appeal to all South Carolinians! Your on air talent pool is spectacular! Gandy and Bonds are the most accurate weathermen in the area. I appreciate their steadiness and calmness in frightening situations. Thank you Darcy Strickland for just being YOU! Everyone is outstanding.

2 years ago, Creperum

Worst adds

Love the breaking news and live videos, but when you’re throwing a 15-60 add I can’t skip through, it really makes it hard to jump in quickly and get the information you’re putting out.

6 years ago, BLK73GIRL

Edit news before posting

Majority of the stories posted on the WLTX site have numerous spelling and wording errors! Just take an extra 5 mins or another set of eyes to proofread and edit text.

2 months ago, CJinSC

Love coverage but not app

I love how the Channel 19 staff members cover a mix of local, national, and global news—about topics of interest to us South Carolinians. The personalities are so happy and positive! The app is a little hard to use if you’re looking for a specific story.

5 years ago, powerofpause

Sassy54

Love to be able to have news when I want it and it isn't old information. And the alerts are great for weather.

6 years ago, LessClicksPlease

No longer user friendly

When I open a story I expect to open the story, not just a sentence and a link to the rest of it. It used to do that and you’ve changed it. When I click the link and scroll to read then I get a full page ad. There’s no reason for so many clicks to get to news.

6 years ago, Chels1190

Fix it please❗️

I used to love this app to stay in tuned because I have a busy life but now it doesn’t ever load any of the stories! Just a white screen then force close 🙄

5 years ago, JohnnyUtahBoy

Commenting on stories

I’d like a chance to have a section of each story to make comments. I’m from Utah and our local station KSL has a great app that allows you to make comments. The app also has that best classified section I’ve seen anywhere in the US. Take a look at their app for examples of what people like. Thanks for letting us give feedback.

4 years ago, Jeff "the weather geek"

Quality local news!

A friendy UI with just the right amount of "push notifications"

6 years ago, Mediamema

I do pay attention

I get all my news way before my friends and they think 🤔 I have been sitting waiting TV all day. Should I share my secret?

5 years ago, PHN in SC

Terrible Update

The most recent update to this app is poorly done. It reacts slowly, it’s hard to read, it’s poorly laid out, and when backing out of an article you are taken to the top of the home page instead of being returned to the point where you were last reading. This is truly one of the worst updates I’ve even seen made to a news app.

5 years ago, AChynadoll00

Needs to be fixed

The notifications are great, on time, and consistent, but once you click on them it freezes. I can never get to the actual story once the notification is clicked. It stays frozen and I have to close the app completely. Major bugs and glitches

3 years ago, Frazsump

Have always enjoyed WLTX

You all are the best news crew in the midland. Thank you for keeping us informed for all of these years.

7 years ago, erynngb

Ads Pop Up

Too any ads pop up when I'm trying to read the news. It takes too much time to even read the news anymore. I don't use the app as much as I used to. It was better when I first started using the app this spring.

10 months ago, LorettaColeman123

I love this station

Great and accurate information and excellent news personnel. Always in the community.

5 years ago, MsNanciL71

Love News 19

I watch News 19 and will not have it any other way! I love News at 5, News at 6, News at 7 and News at 11! Miss Jim Gandy but Efran is doing good! Street Squad is fantastic! News 19 is the best!! 🥰🤞🏼

12 months ago, Brownsugga95

Best News Station Ever

I love WLTX News and the app is awesome I can take it wherever I go never miss any news!!! I love the morning show Whitney Daniel and Christy brighten up my day!!!!

1 year ago, MZCEBRITY

WLTX news 19

Absolutely love WLTX and all of its staff members and how they keep the public in the know. The BEST news channel in the state of South Carolina! Thank you guys for your diligence and all that you do! -Tonya

7 years ago, Duck2cme

Top News

This is the first place I go to check local news and weather. WLTX has the best weatherman and news team.

3 years ago, rozr15

19 app

I like the news headlines & the layout of the news stories. They are always up to date

6 months ago, princessbetty6

Speedy news

Informative quick details. Thanks

5 years ago, Sigkapoli

Update is awful

For starters, you can’t set font size permanently. I have to adjust for every story each time I open app & even switching stories. Swiping up to get to next story is ridiculous—bring back left to right. There’s no flow, have to go back to main page after 2 stories. All in all I’ve given up on this app.

5 years ago, Ljack42

Too much freezing.

This app freezes as soon as I tap on a notification

4 years ago, columbia anonymous

Usefulness not as great

Searching the app and finding content sometimes can be difficult. Overall I enjoy the ability to at least get top news stories.

5 years ago, AlexisAmarion

Please fix!

I love this app and it’s convenient but it constantly freezes when trying to open the notification. Please correct immediately, I need my updates throughout the day. ☀️🌻✨

4 years ago, popular Viewer

WLTX is our Favorite Channel. I would definitely miss WLTX News & CBS news & shows.

It is essential that the public not lose WLTX. As a consumer this is not acceptable!!

1 year ago, JLSigman

Not bad, but…

I’m order to refresh the app’s pages, you often need to close it and restart it.

1 year ago, Shapparel

Up to date on all current events

I appreciate WLTX for always being on point

Description

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and weather in the Columbia, South Carolina area on the all-new free WLTX 19 app from News19. Our app features the latest breaking news that impacts you and your family, interactive weather and radar, and live video from our newscasts and local events. LOCAL & BREAKING NEWS • Receive real-time notifications for breaking news • Read the latest news as it happens in your area • Explore exclusive investigative stories • Browse photos, news clips, and raw video LOCAL WEATHER • Daily and hourly forecasts for your city • The latest forecasts from our meteorologists • Interactive radar maps • Automated hyperlocal severe weather alerts LIVE VIDEO • Watch live video newscasts and breaking news from WLTX PERSONALIZATION • Discover and dive into topics that matter to you • Favorite topics to receive personalized updates Other Features: • Share stories & videos directly with your friends and family • See the latest updates and behind the scenes photos from your favorite anchors and reporters • Get information on school delays & closings as they happen This is the official app of News19 and WLTX.com, the CBS affiliate serving the Columbia, SC area. Got feedback? Let us know how we can make this the best app experience for you! Send us a note at [email protected]. Privacy Policy: https://www.wltx.com/privacy Do Not Sell My Information: https://www.wltx.com/do-not-sell-my-information Terms of Service: https://www.wltx.com/terms