Last Updated on August 7, 2025 by Author
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Ann McGill Biography
Ann McGill is an African-American working in the field of journalism as the main anchor for Live 5 News on WCSC, co-anchoring the 5 and 6 p.m. newscasts. She came to Charleston, South Carolina, in October 2001 and has spent over 3 decades in the television and radio industry.
Ann McGill Height
McGill stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Ann McGill Age
McGill was born on August 26th in Nesmith, South Carolina, but has not revealed her birth year. McGill celebrates her birthday on August 26th. She shares her birthday with her husband, as suggested by her Facebook post on August 26, 2024, captioned “59! This birthday is a significant one for my husband, Gregory McGill, and me. Yes, we have the same birthday…”
Personal Life
Ann McGill Relatives and Family
McGill keeps information regarding her family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Ann McGill Spouse and Children
McGill tied the knot with her high school friend, Gregory, on May 26, 1991. This is evident in her Facebook post on May 26, 2025, captioned “Loving each other as husband and wife for 34 years today! It’s our anniversary!” Gregory was born on August 26, 1966, and is 58 years old. Furthermore, the couple shares birthdays, as shown on her Facebook post on August 26, 2024, captioned “59! This birthday is a significant one for my husband, Gregory McGill, and me. Yes, we have the same birthday…”
The couple has two sons, Khristopher and Nicholas, a daughter, Yakima, a grandson, Jaxson, and a boxer named Belle. Khristopher was born on November 6, 1994, and is 30 years old. This is evident on McGill’s Facebook post on November 6, 2024, captioned “A wise son brings joy to his father – Proverbs 10:1
Our oldest son, Khristopher, turns 30 today….”
Nicholas was born on December 27, 2004, and is 20 years old. This is evident on McGill’s Facebook post on December 27, 2024, captioned “20 already! Nick turns 20 today. That cute little kid is all grown up…” McGill enjoys spending time with family, volunteer work, and reading. Her favorite book is Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God.
Ann McGill Education
McGill received her high school diploma before enrolling at the University of South Carolina in 1987. She later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism.
Professional Life
Ann McGill Career
McGill works as the main anchor for Live 5 News on WCSC, co-anchoring the 5 and 6 p.m. newscasts. She loves being in the Lowcountry for its Southern hospitality, food, and proximity to her family and friends. She has spent over 3 decades in the television and radio industry. Her interest in helping people triggered her focus on reporting on pocketbook and job issues. During the pandemic, she utilized streaming platforms to virtually connect employers with job candidates, as companies were unable to host in-person job fairs. Her segment “Now Hiring” is now a staple in the station.
Before working at WCSC, McGill worked at WGHP Greensboro-High Point, North Carolina, as a reporter and anchor from July 1994 to October 2001. She worked at WDXZ Radio in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina, from 1989 to 1991. In addition, she worked at WCOS Radio in Columbia from 1987 to 1989. She believes that news should be a story that speaks for itself.
McGill’s most interesting assignment took her to Charleston in the aftermath of Hurricane Hugo, where she had the unique opportunity to broadcast special reports featuring Oprah Winfrey and Prince Charles. Her news experience also paved the way for fun guest appearances on popular TV shows such as The Doctors, American Idol, and The Wendy Williams Show.
Among her many interviews, the one that left the deepest impression on McGill was with a man who survived a tree-cutting accident that tore his face off. Facing near death, his foremost concern was not for himself but for his wife, as he didn’t want his disfigured appearance to be the last image she held of him. McGill was deeply moved by his love for his wife. Fortunately, his face was successfully reconstructed by skilled medical professionals and he made a strong recovery.
Awards
Throughout McGill’s career, she has earned multiple accolades for her remarkable works, including both professional awards and community honors. For example, in 2001, she was recognized as the Best Newscast by the South Carolina Associated Press Broadcast Division. In 2002, she won second-place newscaster by the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs. In 2005, she won the Consumer Spirit Award. The South Carolina Associated Press, Broadcast Division, recognized her for the best newscast.
In 2017, McGill earned a nomination from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for the Southeast Emmy Award in the Best Morning Newscast. Moreover, she earned a second-place for a medical and health report by the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas. In 2021, the South Carolina Broadcasters Association awarded her the Award of Merit and the Anchor of the Year.
Some of McGill’s community honors include a 2022 Service Resolution from the South Carolina House of Representatives and being honored during Women’s History Month by the University of South Carolina Alumni Association the same year. In 2021, she won the Excellence in Broadcasting Award from the Tri-County Women’s Project, Incorporated. Additionally, she received the Broadcasting Triumph Award from the South Carolina National Action Network in 2019.
In 2013, McGill was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Williamsburg County School District. Furthermore, she won the Charleston Trident Urban League Community Service Award in 2010. Charleston Black Expo named her Best News Anchor between 2010 and 2011. In 2009, she received recognition for Outstanding Community Service at the Moja Arts Festival.
Ann McGill Net Worth
McGill has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.
Ann McGill Salary
McGill receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 which she earns working as the main anchor for WCSC Live 5 News.
Ann McGill Social Media
McGill has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook and X(previously Twitter). She has a following of over 101K on Facebook and over 3.5K on X.
