Mikaya Thurmond (WRAL) Bio, Wiki, Husband, Married, Age, Height, Family, Salary, Net worth

Mikaya Thurmond Biography and Wiki

Mikaya Thurmond is an American journalist who currently works at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina, as the Weekday Morning Anchor since 2020. Previously before she got promoted to a weekday anchor, she held a position as a reporter for the station from 2015 to 2018. Prior to moving to Raleigh, NC, Thurmond spent three years working as a reporter at WTVC-TV in Chattanooga, Tennessee from 2012 to 2015.

Mikaya Thurmond Age

Thurmond is 29 Years Old as of 2020, she was born on December 17, 1991, in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. She celebrates her birthday on December 17th every year.

Mikaya Thurmond Height

Blessed with beauty and elegant body figure, She stands with an average height of 5 feet 7 inches and a bodyweight of 60 Kg.

Mikaya Thurmond Parents

The WRALN anchor Mikaya was born and raised in Atlanta, GA, by her caring father Mike Thurmond, and his wife. however, she has not disclosed much regarding her parents nor her siblings.

On the other hand, she holds a Master of Liberal Arts in Journalism and Certificate in Religions of the World from Harvard University, Extension School, 2018.

Back in 2012, she received her Bachelor of Arts in Digital and Broadcast Journalism from the University of Georgia. Similarly, in that same year, she had a Spanish Minor.

Mikaya Thurmond Husband

Mikaya Thurmond has not disclosed any information on her marital status and relationships, It is not known whether she is married or in a relationship right now. Thurmond’s Husband and spouse will soon be updated.

Mikaya Thurmond Wikipedia

Thurmond is a well-establish journalist who currently works at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina, as the Weekday Morning Anchor since 2020. Previously before she got promoted to a weekday anchor, she held a position as a reporter for the station from 2015 to 2018.

Prior to moving to Raleigh, NC, Thurmond spent three years working as a reporter at WTVC-TV in Chattanooga, Tennessee from 2012 to 2015. When she not at the anchor desk, Mikaya likes to volunteer as a judge whenever she gets a chance.

Moreover, she loves trying new dishes and new restaurants in North Carolina. Apart from that, the WRAL news anchor has visited several countries within four continents, such include North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa

Other TV Personalities include;

  1. Sabrina Katz
  2. Trisha Pittman
  3. Rachel Scott
  4. Sara Walsh
  5. Lyndsay Keith

Mikaya Thurmond Awards

For her excellent job, she has been honored with won numerous awards that include;

  • University of Georgia’s 40 Under 40 in 2020.
  • Harvard University’s Commencement Award for the “Dean’s Outstanding ALM Capstone” in 2018.
  • Tennessee AP Award for the Best Spot News in 2018
  • Miss International 2010
  • Miss Georgia International (International Junior Miss) in 2009.

Mikaya Thurmond Salary

Thurmond receives an annual salary ranging between $ 24,292 and $ 72,507 that translates to an hourly average wage of between $ 10.15 and $ 31.32.She has an estimated Net Worth of $250,000 as of 2021, she has amassed this amount from her career as a news journalist for WRAL-TV  and other previous networks she has worked for.

Mikaya Thurmond Surgery

On May 22, 2019, Thurmond announced something concerning her surgery from Twitter and Facebook: she said “A personal note: Starting today, I have to take some time off to address a medical condition that requires surgery. I will be on leave for several weeks as I recover in Georgia with my family.

Thank you to my @wral family who supported me during this difficult time. Please keep me in your prayers & we’ll update you as I make progress.” Neither Thurmond nor the station elaborated on the type of surgery she would undergo.

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