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Mikaya Thurmond Biography and Wiki

Mikaya Thurmond is an American journalist who was born and brought up in Atlanta, Georgia. She works at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina as a reporter and weekend morning anchor. Previously, before joining WRAL, Thurmond worked at WTVC-TV as a reporter for two years and six months.

Mikaya Thurmond Age

Mikaya Thurmond is 29 years as of 2019. She was born on 17th December 1991, Atlanta, Georgia United States. She celebrates her birthday on 17th Dec every year. Her birth sign is Sagittarius.

Mikaya Thurmond Education

Thurmond went to the University of Georgia in 2012 and attained a Bachelor of Arts in Digital and Broadcast Journalism. She also took Spanish Minor at the same University of Georgia. In 2018 she received a Certificate in Religions of the World from Harvard University, Extension School. Also in 2018, Thurmond graduated with a Master of Liberal Arts in Journalism from Harvard University.

Mikaya Thurmond Height

Her height is approximately 5 feet 6 inches. She appears to be quite tall in stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Mikaya Thurmond Family, Parents and Siblings

Mikaya Thurmond is the only child of her parents Mike Thurmond and  Zola Fletcher Thurmond. Her father is the Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County, Georgia and was a representative in the Georgia Assembly. He is also an attorney, author, and lecturer.

Mikaya Thurmond Husband and Children

Thurmond likes to keep her personal life private hence information about her dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether she is married or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Mikaya Thurmond Salary

Thurmond’s annual salary is estimated to be between $ 24,292 and $ 72,507 or an hourly average wage of between $ 10.15 and $ 31.32. This is per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States

Mikaya Thurmond Net Worth

Working as an anchor at WRAL-TV, there is no doubt Mikaya earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, her exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Mikaya Thurmond Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Mikaya

Mikaya Thurmond Bio and Wiki

• Full Names: Mikaya Thurmond
• Popular As: Thurmond
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Journalist
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: TBA
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Mikaya Thurmond Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 29 years (2020)
• Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
• Date of Birth: 17th December 1991
• Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia United States
• Birthday: Dec 17th

Mikaya Thurmond Body Measurements

• Height / How Tall?:   Not Known
• Weight:  Not Known
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe Size:  Not Available
• Dress Size:  Not Available
• Breast Size:  Not Available
• Waist Size: Not Available
• Hip Size: Not Available

Mikaya Thurmond Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Mike Thurmond
• Mother: Zola Fletcher Thurmond
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: TBA
• Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: Not Available.
• Children:  Sons (TBA) Daughter(s) (TBA)

Mikaya Thurmond Networth and Salary

• Net Worth: $ 1 to $ 5 Million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Journalism career

Mikaya Thurmond House and Cars

• Place of living: To be Updated
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Mikaya Thurmond Journalism

Thurmond began her career as a journalist in 2012 at WXIA-TV (11 ALIVE) hosting a Talent Development Program. From May 2012 to Sep 20125 months. Some of the duties she performed while at WXIA-TV were; Researching and writing packages in a size 9 D.M.A,  non-linear editing,  etc.

She moved to WTVC-TV NewsChannel9 in Oct 2012 as a General Assignment Reporter she also served in Writing news stories with speed and efficiency for daily newscasts, Researching and generating original story ideas, Presenting thorough and accurate live reports, Writing news stories with speed and efficiency for daily newscasts.

Mikaya Thurmond WRAL-TV

Thurmond joined WRAL tv in March 2015. She initially worked as a reporter until January 2018 when she got promoted to the anchoring desk. Mikaya has been serving as a reporter and anchor at the station until the present.

WRAL-TV News

WRAL-TV or channel 5  is an NBC-affiliated tv station sanctioned to Raleigh, North Carolina, United States and serving the Triangle region of Raleigh–Durham–Chapel Hill–Fayetteville. It is the flagship station of the locally based Capitol Broadcasting Company, which has owned the station since its inception.

WRAL-TV Anchors and Reporters

Her fellow news team at WRAL-TV include:

♦ Gilbert Baez, Fayetteville reporter
♦ Mark Boyle, WRAL anchor/reporter
♦ Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter
♦ Kathryn Brown, WRAL anchor/reporter

♦ Renee Chou, WRAL anchor/reporter
♦ David Crabtree, WRAL anchor/reporter
♦ Kasey Cunningham, WRAL reporter
♦ Travis Fain, WRAL state government reporter

♦ Joe Fisher, WRAL multimedia journalist
♦ Rosalia Fodera, WRAL multimedia journalist
♦ Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter
♦ Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

♦ Sloane Heffernan, WRAL anchor/reporter
♦ Jeff Hogan, WRAL anchor/reporter
♦ Brett Knese, WRAL multimedia journalist
♦ Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

♦ Debra Morgan, WRAL anchor/reporter
♦ Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter
♦ Gerald Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter
♦ Brian Shrader, WRAL anchor/reporter

♦ Ken Smith, WRAL anchor/reporter
♦ Andy Specht, PolitifactNC reporter
♦ Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

♦ Mike Maze, WRAL meteorologist
♦ Tony Rice, WRAL contributor/NASA Ambassador
♦ Peta Sheerwood, WRAL meteorologist
♦ Aimee Wilmoth, WRAL weather executive producer

Mikaya Thurmond Illness

In May 2019, Thurmond took a medical leave from work. She wrote on social media that she has a “medical condition that requires surgery” and that she will be off for “several weeks” while she recuperates with family in Georgia. Neither she nor the station elaborated on the type of surgery she was to undergo.

Mikaya Thurmond Awards and Recognitions

• 2018-Harvard University’s Commencement Award for the “Dean’s Outstanding ALM Capstone”
• 2018- Cary Magazine’s 2018 Mover and Shaker Award
• 2014 –Best Spot News (Tennessee AP Award)
• 2010 – Miss International 2010 (International Junior Miss)
• 2009 – Miss Georgia International (International Junior Miss)

Frequently Asked Questions About Mikaya Thurmond

Who is Mikaya Thurmond?

Mikaya Thurmond is an American television journalist, currently working at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina as a reporter and weekend morning anchor. An Atlanta, Georgia native, Thurmond is the daughter of Mike Thurmond. Before joining WRAL, she was a reporter at WTVC-TV.

How old is Mikaya Thurmond?

Mikaya is 29 years old as of 2019, she was born on Dec 17th, 1991.

How tall is Mikaya Thurmond?

She has not shared her height with the public. Her height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Mikaya Thurmond married?

Yes, Thurmond is a married woman but the details about her man still remain unknown. She likes to keep her personal matters away from the public eye.

How much is Mikaya Thurmond worth?

She has not yet revealed her net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under her name.

How much does Mikaya Thurmond make?

Thurmond’s annual salary is estimated to be between $ 24,292 and $ 72,507 or an hourly average wage of between $ 10.15 and $ 31.32. This is per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States

Where does Mikaya live?

Because of security reasons, she has not shared her precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of her house.

Is Mikaya dead or alive?

Mikayais still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Thurmond Now?

Mikaya is still pursuing her career in journalism. She is working as both news anchor and reporter at WRAL-TV since 2015.

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