Ken Watlington Biography
Ken Watlington is an American Anchor, Reporter, Sports Director, and Producer working for WNCT, serving as a weekday evening co-anchor appearing on WNCT 9 News at 5, 5:30, 6, and 11 p.m. He has been working for the station since in January 2016 after working as a sports director, producer, anchor at BCSN in Toledo, Ohio for nearly 9 years.
Ken Watlington Age
Watlington likes to keep his personal life private; hence, he has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 40s, judging from his appearance.
Ken Watlington Height
Watlington stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Ken Watlington Family
Watlington grew up in Plymouth in Eastern North Carolina. His mother celebrates her birthday on June 27th as evidenced by him wishing her a happy birthday via a Facebook post on June 27, 2022. Even so, he has not disclosed more details about his parents, especially his father. It is also not known if Watlington has any siblings.
Ken Watlington Wife
Watlington is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. During his free time, he is at a beach along the the Carolina coast, plays basketball, runs, cooks, visits a local brewery, or travels. An ardent sports fan, he always supports his favorite teams including Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Commanders, UNCW Seahawks, Atlanta Braves, and Charlotte Hornets.
Ken Watlington Net Worth
Watlington has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor, Reporter, Sports Director, and Producer.
Ken Watlington Salary
Watlington earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Ken Watlington WNCT
Watlington is working at WNCT alongside other famous WNCT meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Alayna Verduyn
- Jerry Jackson
- David Sawyer
- Rob Martin
- Christopher Tyndall
- Brian Bailey
Ken Watlington Education
Watlington joined the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 1993 after completing his high school education. In 1997, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies.
Ken Watlington Career
Watlington works for WNCT, serving as a weekday evening co-anchor appearing on WNCT 9 News at 5, 5:30, 6, and 11 p.m. Since July 2023, he has served the station as an assistant news director. The Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas honored him with the 2022 TV News Anchor of the Year.
The Plymouth native started his broadcasting career at WWAY in Wilmington as a production assistant while in college. During the next 9 years, he worked his way up and was promoted to a morning news anchor. Further, he worked as a weekend sports and weekend news anchor at WWAY.
Watlington worked with the WWAY team to cover big events such as the Hurricane Floyd, UNCW basketball in the NCAA tournament, presidential visits, and two U.S. Open golf tournaments in Pinehurst. He also worked with Jerry Jackson, who currently works as the chief meteorologist for WNCT Storm Team 9 Weather.
Watlington worked as a sports director and anchor at Buckeye Cable Sports Network in Toledo, Ohio before returning to ENC. During his eight years at BCSN, he broadcasted Detroit Tigers baseball, from spring training to their 2012 World Series appearance. Moreover, he covered Toledo Mud Hens minor league baseball and plenty of college sports, including Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame, Toledo, and Bowling Green.
Ken Watlington 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 2K followers on Facebook and over 1.2K on X.