Christy Calcagno Biography
Christy Calcagno is an American Anchor and Reporter working at WLTX-TV in Columbia, South Carolina as a morning anchor. She has been working for the station since June 2023.
Christy Calcagno Age
Calcagno was born in New York, United States. However, she likes to keep her personal life private hence she has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year she was born (she might be in her 20s).
Christy Calcagno Height
Calcagno stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches.
Christy Calcagno Family
Calcagno was brought up in New York, United States. However, she has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Calcagno has any siblings.
Christy Calcagno Husband / Boyfriend
Calcagno is in a relationship with a guy by the name of Courtland Welch, an editor, videographer, and producer. He owns a video production company called “Cloudnine Productions”. They started their relationship on December 14, 2018. She often posts their photos together on Instagram, go check ’em out! Calcagno likes spending her spare time with her boyfriend, chilling at the beach, or trying new local eateries and restaurants,
Christy Calcagno Net Worth
Calcagno has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Christy Calcagno Salary
Calcagno earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Christy Calcagno Education
Calcagno is a proud alumnus of Ithaca College’s Roy H. Park School of Communication, where she majored in Broadcast Journalism. During her stint at the university, she served at Ithaca College Television NewsWatch and was part of many societies like the National Residential Hall Honorary, Routine Disturbances Show Choir, and After Dark Club. Calcagno had her high school studies at Saint Joseph Hill Academy (2014 graduate).
Christy Calcagno Career
Calcagno serves at WLTX 19 News as a daily morning news anchor. Christy enjoys connecting with new people and takes pleasure in helping viewers begin their day with a cheerful smile. Before joining WLTX-TV, Calcagno worked as a weekend evening news anchor and reporter for WTVC-TV NewsChannel9 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She worked there for 2 years and 2 months (from May 2021 to June 2023). Also, she worked as a weekend morning news anchor and reporter for WCYB/WEMT/CW4 in Bristol, Virginia (from June 2018 to May 2021).
Calcagno has also worked at Griffs Place Sports Bar & Restaurant in New York as a Waitress & Event Planner for nearly 8 years (from July 2010 to June 2018). Additionally, Calcagno served as a Documentary Filmmaker for WKNO-TV in Memphis, TN, from August 2017 to May 2018. She was a Brand Ambassador for Margaritaville from January 2017 to May 2018. Earlier, she gained experience as an Editorial Intern for Ice Hockey In Harlem in New York from May 2016 to August 2016 and as a Sales Representative for MainGate Inc. in Englishtown, NJ, in June 2016.
During college, Calcagno gained experience in both local and national newsrooms, including Circa News with Sinclair Broadcast Group and NPR’s WKNO, and NBC Sports for the 2018 Winter Olympics. As someone who grew up in New York, she is enthusiastic about highlighting the stories of regular individuals achieving remarkable feats and is dedicated to giving a platform to those who might not otherwise have one.
Besides journalism, Calcagno likes to get involved with the community, including charities, schools, churches, and other groups across the state. Christy also leads the “Teacher of the Week” awards to recognize outstanding educators. Her strong commitment to the community drives her passion for journalism.
Christy Calcagno WLTX-TV
Calcagno is working at WLTX-TV alongside other famous WLTX-TV meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Efren Afante
- Reggie Anderson
- Zoie Henry
- Peyton Lewis
- Andrea Mock
- Rachel Ripp
- Nate Stanley
- Darci Strickland
- Whitney Sullivan
Christy Calcagno Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and is often seen posting on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. She has over 1.4K followers on Instagram, over 7.8K followers on Facebook, and over 1.4K followers on Twitter.