Kimberly Van Scoy Leaving Wxii, Bio, Wiki, Age, Heart Attack, Salary, and Net Worth

Kimberly Van Scoy Bio | Wiki

Kimberly Van Scoy is an American former  anchor and reporter. She most recently servedas an anchor at WXII 12 ( NBC-affiliated television station) based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Kimberly became part of the  WXII 12 News team in March 1998, she joined the channel as their Anchor and Reporter.

Before making the Piedmont Triad her family’s home, Kimberly spent some time working in different places including Idaho, Alabama, Alaska, and also her hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. At WXII 12, Kimberly had another special role where she served as a medical reporter. She reported on many stories on the Triad’s front-line workers as well as the scientific advancements in the medical industry. Away from news and the media industry, Kimberly is a big fan of the Carolina Panthers, gardening, and cooking. She enjoys the great outdoor spaces that North Carolina is famous for.

Kimberly Van Scoy Age

Kimberly was born on September 16, 1961, in the United States. Currently, she is 60 years old.

Kimberly Van Scoy Measurements

She is a woman of above-average stature, Kimberly stands at the height of 5 ft 6 in ( Approx 1.68m).

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Kimberly Van Scoy Family

She was born to her father and mother on September 16, 1961, in the United States. However, more details concerning Kimberly’s family ( Parents and Siblings are not available).

Kimberly Van Scoy Husband

She is happily married to her husband Don who has a long and successful career with Home Depot. The couple has two daughters ( not biological). Kimberly is also a grandmother and she lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with her family. At first, Kimberly never wanted to be called Grandma when her first granddaughter was born. So, she chose to be called Nana instead. However, That name changed with time courtesy of her granddaughter. Kimberly said, “My granddaughter can’t say, Nana, so she calls me Bananas.”

Kimberly Van Scoy Leaving WXII

She went on Leave in March 2022. In April 2022, Kimberly announced that she was stepping away from her role at the station to focus on her health after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure in 2020. WXII 12 President and General Manager Michelle Butt commented on Kimberly’s announcement stating that“Kimberly is a part of our family. We love her and support her decision to prioritize her health and family.” Kimberly left WXII after working there for 24 years. She started as the evening anchor but moved to mornings in 2003.

Kimberly Van Scoy Wxii

She most recently served as an anchor at WXII 12 News based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Kimberly joined the WXII News team on March 23, 1998. At first, Kimberly was a replacement for Kathy Murphy who left the channel in January 1998  as a result of medical reasons. Before her resignation, Kimberly was at the forefront of huge stories and it has given her an incredible window into the world. She met people at the height of happiness and the depth of despair as well.

Kimberly launched her career at WLVS as Kimberly T. O’Neal, the nighttime voice. This was a country music station based in Memphis. Her boss was Sam Phillips who was a family friend as well as a fellow churchgoer who discovered Elvis Presley. Kimberly has worked with prominent journalists such as Jarred Hill who reports from Washington weekday mornings on WXII 12 News, DaVonté McKenith, meteorologist Brian Slocum, as well as newcomer Brea Love.

In 2008, Kimberly covered the story about The tornado that happened on Frye Bridge in Clemmons. At the scene,  there were houses literally teetering on their foundations. She interviewed one family who hid in their closet, whose house was gone. They would have lost their lives if they did not take shelter in the closet. Currently, Kimberly works alongside Margaret Johnson, Briana Conner, Brea Love, Talitha Vickers, as well as Kenny Beck.

Kimberly’s other colleagues at NBC included

Scott Swan-anchor

Taylor Tannebaum-anchor

Brian Gotter-Meteorologist

Rob Fowler-Meteorologist

Carolyn Murray-anchor

Jeff Edmondson-Meteorologist

Emily Goodman-Meteorologist

Brianna Clark-reporter

Jordan Norkus-anchor

Kimberly Van Scoy Measurements

She is a woman of above-average stature, Kimberly stands at the height of 5 ft 6 in ( Approx 1.68m). She also has a fine body with an average body measurement of 32-24-34. Kimberly also seems to maintain an average body weight of 54kgs.

Kimberly Van Scoy Heart Attack | Sickness

In June 2020, Kimberly was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. A fight she would wage for the rest of her life. Although the news came with a big shock to her, Kimberly decides to follow all the doctor’s instructions so that she could recover in the shortest time possible.

Kimberly Van Scoy Update

After being diagnosed with heart failure in June 2020, Kimberly has reassured her fans that she is improving and responding to the treatment and has the “best of doctors” who are taking care of her. After her diagnosis, Kimberly sent a message to her fans saying that she has a lot of faith in her medical team and that she was doing exactly what they ask her to do. “I want to get well, so, I am going to do what I have to,”  Kimberly promised her fans and family. She always posts updates about her recovery journey on her Facebook page so that her fans can stay updated on her progress.

Kimberly Van Scoy Net Worth

Her career in the journalism field enabled her to amass a lot of wealth. Kimberly has an approximated net worth of $1,887,562.

Where Is Kimberly Van Scoy

She is currently an anchor at WXII 12 News based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Kimberly joined the WXII News team on March 23, 1998. At first, Kimberly She served as a replacement after Kathy Murphy left the channel in January 1998  as a result of medical reasons.

How Old Is Kimberly Van Scoy

Kimberly is a 60-year-old American journalist who was born on September 16, 1961, in the United States.

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