Darci Strickland Biography
Darci Strickland is an American Emmy Award-winning Content Manager, Anchor, and Reporter working at WLTX-TV in Columbia, South Carolina as a news anchor and content manager. She has been working for the station since May 1997.
Darci Strickland Age
Strickland was born in Ladson, South Carolina, 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. However, she might be in her 50s.
Darci Strickland Height
Strickland stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches.
Darci Strickland Family
Strickland was brought up in Ladson, South Carolina. She has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. However, Strickland seems to be close to her mother because she posted her photo alongside her on Instagram on April 26, 2023, wishing her a Happy Birthday. It is not known if Strickland has any siblings.
Darci Strickland Husband | Children
Strickland is a married woman and her spouse’s name is Torrey. The couple takes great pride in being mom and dad to their 3 daughters: Lauren, Layla, and Logan. By the way, Lauren and Layla are identical twins. When Strickland is not at work, she likes spending precious time with her husband and daughters, traveling, or reading good books.
Darci Strickland Net Worth
Strickland has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million and $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a Content Manager, Anchor, and Reporter.
Darci Strickland Salary
Strickland earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Darci Strickland Career and Education
Strickland is a proud 1997 alumnus of the University of South Carolina, where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. Strickland also holds a Meteorology Certificate from Mississippi State University. In regard to her profession, Strickland serves at WLTX 19 News as a content manager and a daily evening news anchor (5 PM and 6 PM newscasts). She has also been co-hosting the show, “Friends at Five” with Andrea Mock since August 2007. Additionally, Strickland anchors the Noon broadcast and she regularly takes on special assignments.
She began as a weekend weather anchor and general assignment reporter at the station. She has also worked as a noon and morning meteorologist, as well as a 6 PM and 7 PM news anchor at WLTX-TV. Strickland says that she always knew she wanted a career in communication. Her love for people, bright smile, and dedication to the community have made her one of the most popular news reporters in the Midlands.
Strickland’s energetic and positive speaking style has made her the most sought-after speaker at WLTX. She receives many invitations from charities, schools, churches, and other organizations throughout the state. As the main spokesperson for Buddy Call 19, she encourages women to do self-breast exams. Additionally, Strickland leads the Teacher of the Week awards, celebrating outstanding educators.
Strickland has won many journalism awards for his excellent reporting and anchoring work. She has won several Emmy Awards, a Murrow Award, and an Alfred I. DuPont Award. In the year 2019, she was a University of South Carolina Media Law School Fellow. Strickland has also been named the “2005 University of South Carolina Young Alumni of the Year”, the “2009 South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association TV Personality of the Year”, and the “2019 South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association Anchor of the Year”.
She is a Board Member of Workshop Theater and volunteers as a Guardian ad Litem with Richland County CASA. She is affiliated with the NABJ – National Association of Black Journalists and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and she usually attends Journey United Methodist Church in Columbia.
Darci Strickland WLTX-TV
Strickland is working at WLTX-TV alongside other famous WLTX-TV meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Efren Afante
- Reggie Anderson
- Christy Calcagno
- Zoie Henry
- Peyton Lewis
- Andrea Mock
- Rachel Ripp
- Nate Stanley
- Whitney Sullivan
Darci Strickland 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 11.4K followers on Instagram, over 13K followers on Facebook, and over 18K followers on Twitter.