J.R. Berry Biography
J.R. Berry an American news anchor at WLTX-TV in Columbia, SC, anchoring the station’s evening newscasts. He has called WLTX-TV home since May of 1991.
Berry has been recognized for his work with 3 Emmy awards and the prestigious Edward R. Murrow award. He has also been honored by the Associated Press for Investigative Reporting, Spot News, and Documentary work.
From 1997 until September 2002, Berry anchored News 19’s Morning and Noon News programs. He then moved to the evenings and now anchors News 19 at 6, 7 and 11.
Berry started his broadcast career working in radio in 1977. J.R. then joined WLTX-TV in 1990 as a general assignment reporter, reporting from Saudi Arabia on Fort Jackson and Shaw Air Force Base personnel serving in the first Gulf War. From 1994-96, Berry also anchored morning news for Columbia radio station WVOC.
He became WLTX-TV’s morning news anchor in 1998, and in 2002 moved into his current role as evening news anchor.
He is very involved in the community and has received numerous awards and citations for his community service.
In his spare time, you can usually find Berry on the golf course. He started playing at age 6 and grew up playing at a now-defunct Sumter course, Pocalla Springs.
J.R. Berry Age
Berry likes to keep his personal life private hence it is not known which month or date he was born or when he celebrates his birthday.
J.R. Berry Wife
Berry is married to his wife Rachelle. The couple has two children, Bobby and Robin and a stepson, Chase Boan. He has 10 grandchildren and a dog named Bailey.
Berry and his wife Rachelle are huge sports fans and love to cheer on the South Carolina Gamecocks.
J.R. Berry Salary/ Net Worth
Working as one of the top news anchors at WLTX, there is no doubt that J.R. earns a good amount of salary. However, the exact amount of salary he receives and his estimated net worth are not yet revealed.
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