Ken Smith Biography
Ken Smith is an American anchor/reporter working for WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina. He joined the station in December 1998.
Ken Smith Age
Smith was born on the Island of Tortola, British Virgin Islands, and grew up on the Island of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. However, he might be in his 40’s.
Ken Smith Height
Smith stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Ken Smith Family
Smith has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. He has three sisters and a brother, and his parents, aunts, and uncles still reside in St. Thomas
Ken Smith Wife
Smith is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of him being in any past relationship with anyone. He has a Son named Jamard Smith.
Ken Smith Net Worth
Smith has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his career as a journalist.
Ken Smith Salary
Smith earns an annual salary ranging between $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Ken Smith Career
Smith serves at WRAL as a news reporter and morning news anchor, where he covers enterprise and general assignment stories. He won a Mid-South Regional Emmy for best weekend newscast in 2008, a 2009 Mid-South Regional Emmy for Spot News, a 2012 Mid-South Regional Emmy for Breaking News, a 2012 National Emmy nomination for Breaking News, and two Georgia Associated Press awards for best spot news and best feature in 2009.
People are at the center of the news. We would have accomplished half of our task if we can make it meaningful to the lives of the people in our society. The other half is ensuring that the information is right and timely. The University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla., Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications, 1986.
After Hurricane Irene and the April Tornado of 2011, he experienced firsthand the strength and fortitude of friends and neighbors in his city. He had the opportunity to fly with Fort Bragg troops to northern Afghanistan in 2011 and to the war in Iraq in 2003 and 2004. It was an honor and a privilege for him to share the stories of the troops awaiting deployment in Kuwait and the Fort Bragg troops stationed in Mosul, Iraq.
Suspense novels, history, and biography books, as well as travel and food magazines, are among his favorites. Douglas Brinkley, James Patterson, Dan Brown, and Lee Childs are among his favorite authors. He enjoys old films such as “Casablanca,” “An Affair to Remember,” 007 James Bond films such as “Live and Let Die,” “Dr. No,” “Goldfinger,” and classics such as “Rear Window,” “The Godfather.” Covering the news allows us to get a front-row seat to some of the most memorable and historic events in our culture, as well as around the world.
Ken Smith WRAL
Smith is working at WRAL where he works alongside other famous WRAL anchors and reporters including;
- Joe Ovies
- Ken Medlin
- Chris Lea
- Jason Jennings
- Bob Holliday
- Kacy Hintz
- Adam Gold
- Joe Giglio
- Jared Fialko
- Lauren Brownlow
- Peta Sheerwood
- Tony Ice
- Mike Maze
- Cullen Browder
- Mark Boyle
Ken Smith Social Media Platforms
Smith is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. He has over 6 followers on Twitter, over 6 followers on Instagram, and over 6 followers on Facebook.
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