Leland Pinder Bio | Wiki
Leland Pinder is a popular American journalist currently working as an evening anchor and reporter at WTVR CBS 6 in Richmond, Virginia, since August 2021. Previously, Leland worked as the weekday morning anchor at legacy NBC affiliate WIS-TV.
Prior to moving to South Carolina, he spent 2 years serving as a Weekend Evening Anchor & Reporter at WCTI in Greenville/New Bern, NC, and around four years with Time Warner Cable News in North Carolina, first as an assignment editor in Charlotte and later as a “one mand band” reporter out of the network’s Wilmington newsroom.
Leland Pinder Age
Leland was born on July 27, 1988, in Charlotte, NC, in the United States. He is 34 years old. Leland celebrates his birthday on July 27, every year.
Leland Pinder Height
He is a man of above-average height. Leland stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in (Approx 1.75 m).
Leland Pinder Family
He was born in Charlotte, NC, to his parents. Leland has an American nationality and belongs to a white ethnic background. At the moment, Leland has not disclosed any details regarding either his parents or if he has siblings.
Leland Pinder Wife
He is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if Leland is in any relationship.
Leland Pinder Education
After completing his primary and high school education, Leland went to the University of North Carolina Wilmington. In 2010, Leland graduated with a bachelor of arts in communication journalism.
Leland Pinder WTVR | Richmond Va
He came to the CBS6 News team in August 2021. Leland is thrilled to make his new home in Central Virginia and very delighted to be a member of the powerhouse team of journalism professionals at WTVR. He brings around 11 years of industry experience to his new role as evening anchor and reporter at CBS6 News.
Before moving to Richmond, he spent around five years in South Carolina’s capital city as the weekday morning anchor at legacy NBC affiliate WIS-TV. In his time in Columbia, Leland experienced the career highlight of being a part of an Emmy Award-winning team. In 2017 and 2018 WIS News10 Sunrise became honored with Southeast Regional Emmy Awards due to its best morning newscast, coverage of Hurricane Irma, and due to coverage of a local breaking news story.
Most recently he was a big part of station coverage on big stories such as a statewide teacher protest at the SC State House, protests sparked by the death of George Floyd, and the kidnapping and tragic murder of a 6-year-old South Carolina girl which gained national attention.
Prior to moving to South Carolina, he spent 2 years serving as a Weekend Evening Anchor & Reporter at WCTI in Greenville/New Bern, NC, and around four years with Time Warner Cable News in North Carolina, first as an assignment editor in Charlotte and later as a “one mand band” reporter out of the network’s Wilmington newsroom.
Some of Leland’s colleagues at CBS6 include:
Jasmine Viel – Anchor
Bree Sison -anchor
Frances Peyton -meteorologist
Karen Leigh – anchor
Art Franklin – reporter
Greg Floyd-anchor
Julia Dunn-anchor
Robbie Owens-co-host
Natasha Brown-anchor
Leland Pinder Leaving WIS
Before moving to Richmond, he spent around five years in South Carolina’s capital city as the weekday morning anchor at legacy NBC affiliate WIS-TV. In his time in Columbia, Leland experienced the career highlight of being a part of an Emmy Award-winning team.
While at WIS, he also produced and hosted a weekly community affairs program entitled Awareness. The 30-minute program largely focused on problems and topics important to Black Americans and other minority populations including issues facing women, the elderly, as well as the LGBTQ community.
Leland Pinder Salary
He earns a satisfying amount from his work as an evening anchor and reporter at WTVR CBS 6 in Richmond, Virginia, since August 2021. Leland’s average salary is $83,616 per year.
Leland Pinder Net Worth
Leland gets his wealth from his work as an evening anchor and reporter at WTVR CBS 6 in Richmond, Virginia, since August 2021. Therefore, Lelend has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Leland’s estimated net worth is $877,109.
How Old Is Leland Pinder
Leland is a 34-year-old who was born on July 27, 1988, in Charlotte, NC, in the United States. Leland celebrates his birthday on July 27, every year.
Who Is Leland Pinder
Leland works as an evening anchor and reporter at WTVR CBS 6 in Richmond, Virginia, since August 2021. Previously, Leland worked as the weekday morning anchor at legacy NBC affiliate WIS-TV.