History of Craig Melvin in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 7, 2025

Craig Melvin is a prominent American broadcast journalist and news anchor for NBC News and MSNBC. He served as a news anchor on NBC's Today from August 2018 until January 2025. Additionally, he co-hosted Today Third Hour from October 2018, becoming a permanent host in January 2019. As of January 2025, he co-anchors the first and second hours of Today. He also serves as a fill-in anchor for NBC Nightly News, demonstrating his versatility and importance within the NBCUniversal news organization.

May 20, 1979: Craig Melvin Born

On May 20, 1979, Craig Delano Melvin was born in Columbia, South Carolina. He is an American broadcast journalist and anchor at NBC News and MSNBC.

1995: Our Generation Reporter

In 1995, Craig Melvin joined NBC-affiliate WIS-TV as an "Our Generation Reporter".

1996: Associated Press Award

In 1996, Craig Melvin received an Associated Press award for his story on innovative teaching, making him one of the youngest recipients to ever receive such an award.

1996: Elected as President of Key Club International

In 1996, Craig Melvin was elected as the first African-American president of Key Club International.

1997: Our Generation Reporter

In 1997, Craig Melvin ended his run as an "Our Generation Reporter" at NBC-affiliate WIS-TV.

July 2001: Returned to WIS as News Photographer and Producer

In July 2001, Craig Melvin returned to WIS as a news photographer and producer, before becoming a reporter for the station's morning news team, producing his "Craig Cam" live segments.

2001: Received Bachelor of Arts Degree

In 2001, Craig Melvin received a Bachelor of Arts degree in government from Wofford College. He is also a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity.

2003: Emmy Award

In 2003, Craig Melvin shared in the Emmy Awards won by WIS-TV for having the best newscast.

2005: Emmy Award

In 2005, Craig Melvin shared in the Emmy Awards won by WIS-TV for having the best newscast.

2006: Emmy Award

In 2006, Craig Melvin received an Emmy Award for his work as news anchor.

2007: Best Anchor by South Carolina Broadcaster's Association

In 2007, Craig Melvin was named "Best Anchor" by the South Carolina Broadcaster's Association.

July 2008: Joined WRC-TV

In July 2008, Craig Melvin left WIS-TV to join NBC's owned-and-operated station in Washington, D.C., WRC-TV, where he anchored the weekend evening newscasts.

July 2011: Joined MSNBC as Daytime Anchor

In July 2011, Craig Melvin departed WRC-TV for MSNBC to become a daytime anchor, while also contributing to NBC News as a reporter.

October 15, 2011: Marriage to Lindsay Czarniak

On October 15, 2011, Craig Melvin married Lindsay Czarniak, then-ESPN sports anchor and former WRC-TV sports reporter.

December 2012: Covered Sandy Hook Shootings

In December 2012, Craig Melvin anchored MSNBC's coverage of the national conventions for the Republican and Democratic parties, as well as TV One's Election Night coverage, in partnership with NBC News. He also covered the Sandy Hook shootings in December 2012.

2013: Covered Moore tornado

In 2013, Craig Melvin covered the Moore tornado in May, as well as the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 and the George Zimmerman trial in July.

March 2014: Birth of Son Delano

In March 2014, Craig Melvin and Lindsay Czarniak had their first child, a son named Delano ("Del").

2014: Covered Shooting of Michael Brown

In 2014, Craig Melvin covered the shooting of Michael Brown in August and the murder of Hannah Graham in September.

2015: Covered Charleston Church Shooting

In 2015, Craig Melvin covered the Charleston church shooting as well as the death of Freddie Gray in June.

November 2016: Birth of Daughter Sybil

In November 2016, Craig Melvin and Lindsay Czarniak welcomed their second child, a daughter named Sybil ("Sibby").

2016: Covered Dallas Police Officers Shooting

In 2016, Craig Melvin covered the mass shooting of Dallas police officers in July and the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in August. He also became an anchor of MSNBC Live, later MSNBC Reports.

2017: Hosted Dateline: Secrets Uncovered

In 2017, Craig Melvin hosted his own true crime series Dateline: Secrets Uncovered, which premiered on Oxygen in July 21.

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August 2018: News Anchor on NBC's Today

In August 2018, Craig Melvin became a news anchor on NBC's Today show.

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October 2018: Co-host of Today Third Hour

In October 2018, Craig Melvin became a co-host of Today Third Hour.

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2018: Winter Olympics Reporter

In 2018, Craig Melvin reported from Pyeongchang County for NBC's coverage of the Winter Olympics in February. He was also promoted to weekday news anchor on Today in September and formed the cast of hosts heading Today Third Hour in October.