Phil Pendleton is an experienced news reporter from the WYMT (We’re Your Mountain Television) / WKYT.
WYMT, virtual channel 57, is a CBS-affiliated television station licensed to Hazard, Kentucky, and is providing its service in the Eastern Kentucky Coalfield region.
Pendleton has also been awarded the Associated Press best continuing new award for his continuing coverage of Kentuckians and helping the victims of Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi in 2005.
Who Is Phil Pendleton?
Phil Pendleton is a reporter for the WKYT mountain news channel. It has been more than decades since he first joined the news team at WKYT.
He has won a speech competition in “broadcasting” at an early age, and since then, his interest grew in the journalism field, and he wanted to work in the news business.
Governor Beshear says death toll from storms is now 74. pic.twitter.com/QF2kBwPqCR
— Phil Pendleton (@philtvnews) December 13, 2021
The reporter is a huge UK Basketball fan and was thrilled when he was able to cover some of Cat’s news during his tournament trips.
The newscaster, in an interview, said that he loved traveling to different places and highlighting events that bring out the best in people.
Phil Pendleton Age: How Old Is The Reporter?
The newsman has kept his details confidential. Hence, not many private details about him are available on the web.
Pendleton is also yet to disclose his actual age in the media. There is no information on the internet regarding when and where he was born.
Looking at his appearance, he seems to be in his early 40s. However, this is not his actual age, and his real age may vary.
The columnist graduated from Clark Middle School in Lexington and pursued his dream of being a news reporter by enrolling in Eastern Kentucky University, majoring in Radio and Television Broadcasting.
Phil Pendleton Family
As mentioned earlier in the article, he has been quite secretive regarding his details.
Phil is a married man and is a caring father. However, no further details about his wife’s name and details are available on the web. He is the father of three children, but their names are not disclosed yet.
Pendleton enjoys spending his leisure time with his wife and kids and is active in his church.
Phil Pendleton Wikipedia Details
As of 2021, the newsman is yet to receive his page on Wikipedia’s official website.
However, with the incline in his career, he will soon receive his own Wikipedia page having his bio and achievements.
Pendleton first started his career in journalism when he was recruited in radio news in Danville, Kentucky.
Later he worked for stations in London, Stanford, and Lexington. Also, he toils as a newspaper reporter for a brief period.
And after gaining some experience in the reporting field, Phil merged into the news team at WKYT in 2003. He has now worked in all three mediums of the press: print, radio, and now television.
The broadcaster is responsible for the southern region of the WKYT viewing, but sometimes he also covers the General Assembly when Kentucky’s lawmakers make their yearly trek to Frankfort.
What Is the Net Worth Of Phil Pendleton?
The journalist’s net worth in 2021 is still under processing.
Sources haven’t revealed his actual net worth and assets holding, but since Phil has been in this field for almost 20 years now, he must have accumulated a considerable sum of money.
Phil Pendleton Twitter Explored
One can explore Phil’s Twitter account under the username @philtvnews.
Phil set up his Twitter account in July 2010 and usually shares his news highlights and news clips.
Pendleton now has 4491 followers in his account.
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— Phil Pendleton (@philtvnews) December 13, 2021
Phil also has his own Instagram account under the username @philtvnews, with 1629 followers and 1649 total posts.