Tessa Spencer Biography
Tessa Spencer is an American Anchor, Reporter, Radio Personality, and a Former US Veteran working for ABC4, serving as an evening news anchor. She has been working for the station since November 2011. In addition, she works in radio on weekdays as a midday radio personality on Cumulus radio station Magic 107.3.
Tessa Spencer Age
Spencer likes to keep her personal life private; hence, she has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which she was born. However, she might be in her 50s, judging from her appearance.
Tessa Spencer Height
Spencer stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Tessa Spencer Family
Spencer is a native of Charleston, South Carolina, but has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any details about her parents. It is also unknown if Spencer has any siblings.
Tessa Spencer Husband
Spencer is very private about her personal life; therefore, it is not known if she is in any relationship. She has sons named Edward Fite and Julian Mills Fite. Julian died after committing suicide on July 28, 2025, following a long battle with serious mental health issues, just before turning 25.
Following Julian’s death, Spencer suggested South Carolina Senate Bill S. 862 in front of a South Carolina Senate panel. The bill gives parents temporary authority to make emergency mental health and medical decisions for their dependent young adults over the age of eighteen. She revealed that she was unable to get authorized to help her son during a mental health crisis because he was an adult.
In May 2026, Spencer founded a community-centered nonprofit, Save Our Sons & Daughters SC, where she also works as the executive director. The organization is devoted to suicide prevention, youth mental health awareness, and family support.
Tessa Spencer Net Worth
Spencer has an estimated net worth of between $1 million-$5 million, which she has earned through her successful career as an Anchor, Reporter, Radio Personality, and a Former US Veteran.
Tessa Spencer Salary
Spencer earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Tessa Spencer ABC4
Spencer is working at ABC4 alongside other famous ABC4 meteorologists, anchors, and reporters, including;
- Katy Solt
- Mel Orlins
- Alissa Holmes
- “Trooper Bob” Beres
- Dave Williams
- Sonya Stevens
- Charistin Clark
- Scott Eisberg
- Webb Wright
Tessa Spencer Education
Spencer graduated from Baptist College (now Charleston Southern).
Tessa Spencer Career
Spencer is working for ABC4, serving as an evening news anchor. Currently, she serves as the narrator of syndicated television series, Mentoring Queens, and America’s Black Forum airing on the FOX Soul TV network.
Spencer is the longtime TV announcer of Stellar Awards, a nationally syndicated gospel show. In addition, she works in radio on weekdays as a midday radio personality on Cumulus radio station Magic 107.3.
Spencer has worked in the media industry for over 3 decades. During this time, she has made stops in cross the Carolinas, Rhode Island, and Tennessee. While in Tennessee, she secured a spot on the NFL’s Tennessee Titans cheerleading team.
Spencer has received many industry awards for broadcast excellence. The office of SC Governor Henry McMaster honored her with a Certificate of Recognition. She has also received proclamations from the South Carolina State Senate, the State House, and local municipalities for her community work.
The City of Charleston declared June 21st “Tessa and Baby J Day” in honor of her broadcast accomplishments and community service. Heer work at ABC News 4 has earned two Emmy nominations. She has also received two Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas Awards.
Aside from her journalism work, she served in the US Army Reserves 3271st United States Army Hospital headquartered in Charleston. She is a veteran of the first Gulf War. She serves as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Spencer is also seasoned voice over artist who has worked on nationally syndicated productions, including Chicago’s Bud Billiken Parade, The Trumpet Awards, Black Enterprise, and Black College Quiz.
Tessa Spencer Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and often posts on her Facebook and X(formerly known as Twitter). She has over 9K followers on Facebook and over 4.3K on X.