Last Updated on July 21, 2026 by Author
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Aaron Thomas Biography
Aaron Thomas is an African-American working in the field of journalism as a weekend anchor and reporter for WLWT News 5. Before joining the station in 2025, he worked as a reporter and breaking news anchor at WRAL-TV, the NBC affiliate in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Aaron Thomas Height
Thomas stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Aaron Thomas Age
Thomas is 34 years old. He was born on December 27, 1991. He annually celebrates his birthday on December 27th, as suggested by his Facebook post on December 27, 2024, captioned “BIRTHDAY: C H A P T E R 33. 🥳 🎁…”
Personal Life
Aaron Thomas Relatives and Family
Thomas was born to Corey and Rolanda. He was raised in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, alongside his brother Darell. Corey was born on and is 53 years old. This is evident in Thomas’ Facebook post on March 25, 2023, captioned “HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY DAD! 🥳…” Rolanda celebrates her birthday on July 12th, as suggested by Thomas’ Facebook post captioned ” 🎉 Today is my wonderful mother’s birthday. 🥳 Happy Birthday…” Darell was born on and is 31 years old. This is evident in Thomas’ Facebook post on July 1, 2023, captioned “BROTHERLY LOVE: 🥳 Happy 28th Birthday to my one and only sibling!…”
Aaron Thomas Spouse and Children
Thomas manages to keep her marital and relationship status private; therefore, it is unknown if he is in any relationship. In his free time, he enjoys going to the gym, visiting local restaurants and coffee shops, and spending time with his beagle Cooper.
Aaron Thomas Education
Thomas received his diploma from Harnett Central High School before enrolling at North Carolina State University in 2010. In 2014, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a minor in Journalism.
Professional Life
Aaron Thomas Career
Thomas works as a weekend anchor and reporter for WLWT News 5. Before joining the station, he worked as a reporter and breaking news anchor at WRAL-TV, the NBC affiliate in Raleigh, North Carolina. There he served for six years and earned two Emmy Awards for his coverage of the tragic shooting on UNC’s campus in 2023 and the destructive EF-3 tornado that inflicted damage on a local Pfizer plant. He temporarily served as a voice-over artist at North Carolina State University. He also worked at ABC 8 News in Greater Richmond as a reporter, multimedia journalist, and fill-in anchor.
Aaron Thomas Net Worth
Thomas has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist.
Aaron Thomas Salary
Thomas receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000, which he earns working as a weekend anchor and reporter for WLWT News 5.
Aaron Thomas Social Media
Thomas has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. He has a following of over 17K on Facebook, over 7.5K on Instagram, and over 10 on X.
