Last Updated on August 15, 2025 by Editor
Profile
Abbey Walton Biography
Abbey Walton is an American working in the field of journalism as a traffic anchor and reporter for WCSC Live 5 News. She came to the Lowcountry in May 2024, after working for WTVC in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as a broadcast journalist.
Abbey Walton Height
Walton stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Abbey Walton Age
Walton keeps her birthdate and year away from the limelight. Thus, it is not when she celebrates her birthday. Nonetheless, we will update this information once available.
Personal Life
Abbey Walton Relatives and Family
Walton was raised in a family of 6, including 4 siblings and her parents. She has one brother and three sisters. Throughout her childhood, she has moved to several areas, including Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New York, Tennessee, and lastly South Carolina. However, out of all the places, she refers to Georgia as home, as she attended University and spent two of her high school years in the region.
Abbey Walton Spouse and Children
Walton is in a relationship with her boyfriend, Trent Bruno. He studied at the University of Georgia and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration. Aside from work, Walton enjoys going for walks on the beach, trying new coffee recipes, and making candles in a creative mood.
Abbey Walton Education
Walton received her high school diploma before enrolling at the University of Georgia. She later graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a minor in Sports Management. While in college, she interned at WKRG in Mobile, Alabama, as a broadcast journalist, at the Ryan Seacrest Studios in Atlanta as a media broadcast intern, and at different sports reporting platforms. Moreover, she was part of the Gray’s Fellowship Program in Columbus, Georgia.
Professional Life
Abbey Walton Career
Walton works as a traffic anchor and reporter for Live 5 News. Before her tenure at Live 5 News, she worked at WTVC in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as a broadcast journalist. She also worked as a broadcast journalist at WKRG.
Walton believes that in news, aside from giving precise and the most recent information on what occurs in the area, it’s important to give the community a platform to speak on the things they are passionate about, the changes they want to see, and stories that need to be heard. She loves being in the Lowcountry for several reasons; however, the beach and the local food spots are her favorites.
Abbey Walton Net Worth
Walton has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.
Abbey Walton Salary
Walton receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 which he earns working as a traffic anchor and reporter for Live 5 News.
Abbey Walton Social Media
Walton has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 4.1K on Facebook, over 8.2K on Instagram, and over 500 on X.
