Alicia Barnes Biography
Alicia Barnes is an American Emmy Award-Winning journalist who serves as a
Alicia Barnes Age
Alicia is 44 years old as of 2021. She will be turning 45 years on 18th, December 2022 during her birthday. She was therefore born on 18th, December 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia United States of America.
Alicia Barnes Height
Alicia stands at an average height of 5 feet and 7 inches. She is also a woman of unknown moderate weight as well, though she has not shared her exact body weight and other measurements with the public. However, this section will be updated as soon as the information is discovered.
Alicia Barnes Education
Alicia graduated from Clemson University in 2000 with a bachelor of science in business management, where she pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. During her senior year at Clemson, Alicia made Homecoming Court representing her sorority in Death Valley.
She also earned her Master of Business Administration(MBA) in 2002 from Wayne State University.
Alicia Barnes Family, Siblings
Alicia was born on 18th, December 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia United States of America. However, details regarding her parents and siblings are not known to the public.
Alicia Barnes Husband
Alicia has officially married her soulmate Jacob John, Jr. The two became husband and wife through their wedding ceremony which was held at Coble Plaza … downtown, next to Edventure and overlooking the river. The wedding ceremony was officiated by Bishop Doyle Roberts, of the International Praise Church of God, on May 25 2014 at 7 pm. Together are blessed with two children.
Alicia Barnes Children
Alicia is a mother of two children whose identity is not known.
Alicia Barnes Salary
How much does a News Anchor make in Charlotte, NC? The average News Anchor salary in Charlotte, NC is $61,338 as of October 29, 2021, but the salary range typically falls between $49,194 and $80,889.
Alicia Barnes Net Worth
Alicia’s net worth is estimated to be $1 Million as of 2021.
Alicia Barnes
Alicia is an American Emmy Award-Winning journalist who serves as a
Prior to joining
Prior to joining the WIS News Team, Alicia served as the primary Anchor from 2008-2018 at ABC News in Columbia, where she covered huge stories in the Midlands that made national news such as the 2015 floods, the Confederate flag coming down at the State House, and the Charleston church shootings.
From December 2005 to December 2006, she worked at NBC7 News in Greater San Diego Area as a weekend anchor. In addition, Alicia also worked as a general assignment reporter at
She, therefore, started her journalism career as an intern at WLNS-TV in Lansing, Michigan. She also worked as a freelance reporter for WKBD-TV in Detroit while juggling a full-time pharmaceutical sales career and earning her MBA from Wayne State University. She later joined
Apart from a journalism career, Alicia has also served as a convention moderator for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, in Atlanta, Georgia in the year 2019. In 2012, she served as a judge for the Miss South Carolina Pageant. In 2005, Alicia was presented the Outstanding Georgia Citizen’s Award by the Secretary of State for being a Goodwill Ambassador. In 2004, she as well worked as the Commencement Speaker for St. Pius X Catholic High School’s graduating class. Her alma mater.
She is also a member of the Board of Trustees at the Columbia Museum of Art in Columbia, SC. She as well served on the Foundation Board, at the Lexington Medical Center in Columbia, SC. Alicia can be described as a woman with a true passion for the arts and for building a better community to help the younger generation become future leaders.
Throughout her career, Alicia has won several awards including;
- In 2004; Emmy Award for “Atlanta’s Best Diva” for participating in a Macy’s charity fashion show
- In 2005; the ”Outstanding Georgia Citizen’s Award” by the Secretary of State for being a Goodwill Ambassador.
- In 2007; Platinum Awards Issue of 944 Magazine as the Favorite Female Newscaster.
- In 2016; She received an honorable mention for anchoring weather SC flood coverage.
- In 2016; EMMA for Excellence in My Market in the category of “Anchor-News” from the Southeastern National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Where is Alicia Barnes Now
Alicia is serving as a
Alicia Barnes Body Measurements and Facts
- Full Names: Alicia Barnes
- Career / Profession: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: African-American
- Age: 44 years old as of 2021
- Zodiac Sign: To be updated
- Date of Birth: 18th, December 1977
- Birthday: 18th, December every year
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 meters)
- Weight: To be updated
- Marital Status: Married
- Husband/Spouse: Jacob John, Jr.
- Children: Two
- Net Worth: $1 Million as of 2021
- Salary: Average annual salary of $61,338
Alicia Barnes Residence
She is a resident of Lake Murray and enjoys the beautiful weather in the Midlands.
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