Rashad Williams Biography
Rashad Williams is an American Anchor, Reporter, and Multimedia Journalist working for CBS Atlanta, serving as a reporter. He has been working for the station since March 2026, after working for WYFF 4 in Greenville, South Carolina, for 4 years.
Rashad Williams Age
Williams was born on November 8th, but has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 30s, judging from his appearance. Williams celebrates his birthday on November 8th, as evidenced by his X bio, captioned, “Born November 8.”
Rashad Williams Height
Williams stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Rashad Williams Family
Williams has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also unknown if Williams has any siblings.
Rashad Williams Wife
Williams is engaged to Alyssa Hines. He proposed to her in December 2021. On December 20, 2021, he posted a photo of them on his Instagram account and captioned, “I hope time continues to slow down with you. Thank you for deciding to do this life with me…Private flight —> lifelong destination 💍.”
Alyssa celebrates her birthday on August 7th, as evidenced by his Instagram post on August 7, 2024, captioned, “Blessed to have you in my life. 🖤Happy Birthday prett…”
In his free time, he cooks, travels, exercises, and spends time with family. If he is nowhere to be found, he’s probably watching the Olympics, college sports, or professional wrestling from the 1990s and early 2000s.
Rashad Williams Net Worth
Williams has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor, Reporter, and Multimedia Journalist.
Rashad Williams Salary
Williams earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Rashad Williams CBS News
Williams is working at CBS News alongside other famous CBS News meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Jobina Fortson-Evans
- Monique John
- Sam Crenshaw
- Orelon Sidney
- Brian Unger
- T.J. Anthony
- Emily McLeod
Rashad Williams Education
Williams joined Coker University in Hartsville, South Carolina, in 2014 after completing his studies at Cass High School. In 2018, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications.
During his time in college, Williams was a wrestler and a play-by-play commentator. He was also involved with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and President’s Student Advisory Committee.
Rashad Williams Career
Williams is working for CBS News, serving as a reporter. He has received two Emmys, including for Best Live Reporter in the Southeast Emmy chapter. He is excited to share impactful stories in his home market while giving back to the community that helped shape him.
Williams believes that storytelling can create change, provide crucial perspectives, save lives, and boost voices that might otherwise go unheard. Before working for CBS Atlanta, he served WYFF in Greenville, South Carolina.
While in South Carolina, Williams anchored the weekday 4 p.m. newscast with Jane Robelot, a broadcast veteran and former “CBS This Morning” anchor. He also spearheaded on-the-ground broadcasts of big news events, including the Georgia Guidestones explosion and the shootings at Tanglewood Middle School and Apalachee High School.
Williams covered Hurricane Helene’s effects across South Carolina and western North Carolina. He also broadcast presidential campaign spots, conducting one-on-one interviews with presidential candidates.
Williams exclusively interviewed a close friend of OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, one of five people who passed away aboard the Titan submersible. His reporting has helped save lives by connecting living organ donors with recipients who needed life-saving transplants.
Before moving to Greenville, Williams spent several years at WAOW in Wausau, Wisconsin. There, he was a weekend anchor, multimedia journalist, and producer. He also broadcast various stories, including presidential visits, record-breaking snowfall, the 2019 polar vortex, and the abduction of Jayme Closs.
Over the course of his career, Williams has earned many honors for journalistic excellence from the South Carolina Broadcasters Association and the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association. He is a former multiple-time GHSA wrestling state placer and NCAA Division II wrestler.
Rashad Williams Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and X(formerly known as Twitter). He has over 5K followers on Facebook, over 1.8K on Instagram, and over 800 on X.