Brian Bailey Biography
Brian Bailey is an American Anchor, Sports Director, and Coach working for WNCT serving as an anchor and the sports director for WNCT 9 On Your Side. He joined the station in October 1984 as a news reporter and weekend sports anchor.
Brian Bailey Age
Bailey was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on July 16, 1962. He is 62 years old as of 2024. Bailey celebrates his birthday on July 16th.
Brian Bailey Height
Bailey stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Brian Bailey Family
Bailey grew up in Chesapeake, Virginia, but has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also not known if Bailey has any siblings.
Brian Bailey Wife
Bailey married the former Melissa Taylor Davis of Rocky Mount. He has a daughter named Kaitlyn and a son named Ryne. Moreover, he is the stepfather of Storm and Bella. Further, he has a granddaughter named Kinsley and grandsons named Hunter and Luke.
Brian Bailey Net Worth
Bailey has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor, Sports Director, and Coach.
Brian Bailey Salary
Bailey earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Brian Bailey WNCT
Bailey is working at WNCT alongside other famous WNCT meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Ken Watlington
- Alayna Verduyn
- Jerry Jackson
- David Sawyer
- Rob Martin
- Christopher Tyndall
Brian Bailey Education
Bailey joined Old Dominion University in 1980, after completing his studies at Indian River High School. In 1984, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Speech Communications.
Brian Bailey Career
Bailey is working for WNCT, serving as an anchor of WNCT 9 On Your Side at 5, 6, and 11 p.m. In addition to that role, he serves as the sports director for WNCT 9 On Your Side. Further, he works as the host and producer of the region’s longest-running high school football show, “Touchdown Friday.”
Bailey initially joined WNCT as a news reporter and weekend sports anchor. In April 1986, he was promoted to sports director. His broadcasting career started in Chesapeake, Virginia, where he covered high school football and basketball games for local radio and cable television.
During his career, Bailey ahs won several awards and honors. For instance, the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas granted him the “TV Sportscaster of the Year” Award in 2019, 2020, and 2021. He holds 22 awards from the North Carolina Associated Press. In 1988, he won East Carolina University’s Professional Broadcaster of the Year Award.
Bailey served as an inductee of the ‘George Whitfield Hall of Fame’ in 2023. Further, he has received honors from the North Carolina High School Baseball Coaches, the Raleigh Hot Stove League, North Carolina Special Olympics, the City of Greenville for community service, the Pitt-Greenville Hot Stove League, and Pitt-Greenville Special Olympics.
Bailey worked as a board director of the Greenville Chapter of the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation. Additionally, he worked with Beau’s Buddies, a cancer awareness group, and with Special Olympics in Pitt County.
Annually, Bailey works as an MC for the ‘Walk to Defeat ALS’ and other regional fundraisers. He worked as the coach of the Carolina Diamonds from 1999 to 2005. Further, he has been the coach of WNCT’s team in the Exceptional Community Baseball League for special needs children since 2006. Last but not least, he works as an advisory Board member in the ECBL.
Brian Bailey Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Facebook and X(formerly known as Twitter). He has over 1K followers on Facebook and over 5K on X.