Aundrea Tashonna Gibbons was born in Marion, South Carolina to two loving parents, Aundrey Gibbons and Felisha Gibbons. She attended Marion High School where she graduated Salutatorian. Known for being apart of the school’s academic challenge team and color guard/drill team, Aundrea was also voted junior class queen and most likely to suceed by her peers. In 2023, Aundrea graduated from Clemson University where she served as chapter president for her sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and was published in Teaching Ethics, a philosophy journal, for her “Adding Space To Your Class Discussions” case studies. During her summers at Clemson, Aundrea interned at WYFF News 4 in Greenville for two years and throughout the school year she worked as a University Social Media Manager/Editor. After graduating with a dual bachelors in philsophy and communication, Aundrea moved back to the Pee Dee to start her journalism career as a multimedia News Reporter at WBTW News 13 in Myrtle Beach/Florence. During her time at the station, Aundrea grew a passion for local crime, politics and legal proceedings. So much so that after leaving News 13, she created her own Crime Blog/Podcast, The True Crime Tracker.In Aundrea’s free time she enjoys mentoring people with similar goals, hosting social gatherings, and painting. She lives by the motto that Grace and Grit 7 days a week will ensure your wants are lived and not just dreamed.