Raphael James Biography
Raphael James is an American Anchor and Reporter working for WCSC, serving as the 5:30, 7, and 11 p.m. news anchor. He has been working for the station since November 2002, after working for WJBF News as an anchor and reporter.
Raphael James Age
James 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 50s, judging from his appearance.
Raphael James Height
James stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Raphael James Family
James’s father passed away from dementia, but has managed to keep hispersonal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also unknown if James has any siblings.
Raphael James Wife
James married Sarena Chipman on July 8, 1995. On July 8, 2023, he posted a photo of them on his Facebook account and captioned “Sarena Chipman James the joy that you have blessed my soul with these 28 years is immeasurable…On this day, our anniversary, I salute you my love!” They have two daughters, Jaydn and Nia, and a son named Grant, who is on the autism spectrum.
The couple created onaisle9.com, a website that inspires families with special needs children. The website is also a resource for those who want to learn more about special needs. His hobbies include golf, public speaking, unwinding with family, basketball, writing, reading, and chess. Carter G. Woodson’s The Mis-Education of the Negro is his favorite book.
Sarena celebrates her birthday on December 25th. On December 25, 2025, James posted Sarena on his Facebook account and captioned “Merry Christmas all! Please take a moment to wish the love of my life a very Happy Birthday!! Sarena, you are a blessing to all who know you…Thank you for being born. I love you! Happy Birthday, Babe!”
Raphael James Net Worth
James has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor and Reporter.
Raphael James Salary
James earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Raphael James Education
James joined Paine College in Augusta, Georgia, after completing his high school education. He later graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications.
Raphael James Career
James is working for WCSC, serving as the 5:30, 7, and 11 p.m. news anchor. He believes that his duty is to help, inform, and be true to both his viewers and himself. He loves the people of the Lowcountry, its history, and its proximity to the ocean, until the next big storm.
Before joining WCSC, James worked for WJBF News as an anchor and reporter. He also worked as the news director of WPRW 107.7 Radio. Moreover, he was a Mobile news reporter for WBBQ 104.3 FM.
James serves as a part of the National Association of Black Journalists, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and the Boys and Girls Club of America. In 2025, he authored “I Don’t Want To Talk About It: A Journalist’s Essays on Autism, Dementia, Religion, and God.” The book follows his journey and his family as they tackle the challenges of living with autism and dementia. He also shares how God and religion didn’t always give him the answers he sought.
Raphael James Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). She has over 27K followers on Facebbook and over 3.2K on X.