WACH Fox sports anchor on the move

WACH Fox sports anchor and reporter Derek Phillips is set to wrap up his time at the Columbia TV station on Sunday night.

Phillips, who is from Gaffney and attended the University of South Carolina, is taking a new job in public relations with Lexington-Richland School District Five, he announced through his Twitter page.

Phillips joined WACH Fox in July 2011 and quickly worked his way to a full-time role by the end of the year. He’s also a regular radio contributor on 107.5 FM.

According to his station bio, “When Derek is not running around the Midlands covering various sporting events, you can find him at the gym and spending time with his wife Kelly and their four furry friends Gracie, Marley, Millie and Oreo.”

His final broadcast is during WACH’s 10 p.m. newscast Sunday.