Last Updated on August 9, 2025 by Author
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Michal Higdon Biography
Michal Higdon is an American working in the field of journalism as an anchor and reporter for WTVM. Before moving to Birmingham in August 2025, she worked as an anchor and reporter at WCSC in Charleston, South Carolina, for nearly a decade.
Michal Higdon height
Higdon stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Michal Higdon Age
Higdon celebrates her birthday on April 30th but has not revealed her birth year. This is evident in Ann McGill‘s Facebook post on April 30, 2025, captioned “OMG….I almost let the day go by without saying “Happy Birthday” to Michal Higdon…”
Personal Life
Michal Higdon Relatives and Family
Higdon’s parents live in Hilton Head. They have two daughters, including Higdon and Kendall. Kendall celebrates her birthday on August 4th, as suggested by Higdon’s Instagram post on August 4, 2021, captioned “HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my beautiful sister!!! 😍😍😍.” Kendall graduated from Auburn in May 2018 and is now a pilot. She is in a relationship with Bryan Howard. This is shown in an Instagram post on December 2, 2019, captioned “MY BABY SISTER IS ENGAGED!!!! ❤️.”
Michal Higdon Spouse and Children
Higdon tied the knot with Steven Corley in June 2018, as seen in her Instagram post on June 10, 2018, captioned “Mrs. Corley ❤️”. Steven celebrates his birthday on March 31st, as suggested by Higdon’s Instagram post on March 31, 2017, captioned “Happy birthday to this stud! @corley1108..” He is a lawyer, as shown in Higdon’s Instagram post on April 21, 2018, congratulating him on being a lawyer.
Aside from work, she enjoys reading, and some of her favorite books include; My Life in Football by Steve Spurrier, Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis, The Snowden Files, The Inside Story of the World’s Most Wanted Man by Luke Harding, and The Question of God by Dr. Armand M. Nicholi, Jr.
Besides reading, Higdon enjoys spending time watching, volunteering, participating in sports and spending time with family. In addition, she likes other activities such as skydiving, riding roller coasters and hiking.
Michal Higdon Education
Higdon received her high school diploma before enrolling at the University of Florida in 2011. In May 2014, she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunication-News with a minor in Business Administration.
Professional Life
Michal Higdon Career
Higdon works as an anchor and reporter for WTVM. Before moving to Birmingham in August 2025, she worked as an anchor and reporter at WCSC in Charleston, South Carolina, for nearly a decade. While in the Lowcountry, she started as an anchor and reporter in December 2016, later climbing the ranks to morning news anchor and then evening news anchor in August 2022.
At WCSC, Higdon was on the ground as White House Press Corps for President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump’s visits to SC. She also field anchored during the Alex Murdaugh murder case, including wall-to-wall coverage for the verdict and conviction.
Before her tenure in Charleston, Higdon worked as an anchor and reporter for WIS-TV in Columbia, South Carolina, from August 2014 to December 2016. There, she did an Emmy award-winning broadcast of the day the Confederate flag was removed from SC State House grounds. Moreover, she worked at WUFT in Gainesville, Florida, as a news anchor and Health segment reporter. She also produced, wrote, and edited content on local and national news.
Higdon’s most memorable assignment was covering the first anniversary of the historic 2015 flood that struck South Carolina. She visited the neighborhood that had been flooded, with the company of a skilled firefighter who had performed several rescues.
Higdon is a two-time Emmy Award winner who believes that fairness and accuracy are two of the most crucial aspects of news reporting. Her goal is to bring news that matters to and impacts the community.
Michal Higdon Net Worth
Higdon has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.
Michal Higdon Salary
Higdon receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000 which she earns working as an anchor and reporter for WTVM.
Where Is Michal Higdon? | Is Michal Higdon Still At WCSC Live 5 News?
No, Higdon left Live 5 News in August 2025 after serving the station for nearly a decade, from December 2016 to August 2025. Some of the things she loved most about the Lowcountry were the constant presence of something good to experience and the calming waves on the beach. Additionally, she cherished the region’s rich history and, most importantly, the warmth and hospitality of the people, which she refers to as southern hospitality.
Following her time at Live 5 News, Higdon joined WTVM as an anchor and reporter. While commenting on her departure from WCSC on July 26, 2025, she wrote on her IG that she was blessed to serve the city and Lowcountry region, thanking her viewers for welcoming her into their homes and trusting her with their stories. Moreover, she talked about her achievements and expressed her thanks to everyone who has been with her along the journey. Additionally, she said that even though she was leaving the station and region, she and her husband would occasionally visit the region.
Michal Higdon Social Media
Higdon has active social media platforms, i.e., X(previously Twitter) and Instagram. She has a following of over 2.4K on Instagram and 5.7K on X.
