Van Denton Bio | Wiki
Van Denton is a noted American journalist working as Chief Meteorologist of FOX 8, WGHP TV. He joined the station in 1990. Van anchors the weather at 5 pm, 6 pm, 10 pm, and 11 pm from Monday to Friday.
He also hosts “Van’s Weather Kids” a show that gives Piedmont Triad children a chance to learn about meteorology and present the forecast live on air. Before Fox 8, Van worked as Evening Meteorologist at WBTW Florence and Myrtle Beach from January 1989 to March 1990.
Van Denton Age
He was born in the United States. Van is around 57 years old and celebrates his birthday on April 18 every year.
Van Denton Height
He is a man of average stature. Van stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (Approx 1.70 m).
Van Denton Family
He was born to his father and mother in a state in the United States. Van holds an American nationality and is of Caucasian ethnicity. On February 13, 2022, he shared on his Facebook the news of the demise of his father who passed away on Friday night at 9:45 pm from Liver Cancer. Information regarding his mother remains unknown. Moreover, he has an uncle who served in the Navy.
Van Denton Wife
He is hitched to his loving wife Annette Denton for over 31 years. Van and Annette are parents of two grown children a daughter, Melanie, and a son Sam. On June 19, 2016, Van shared a photo of him and his wife on his Instagram account.
Van Denton Education
Upon graduating with his high school diploma, Ban enrolled at North Carolina State University in 1983. He pursued and graduated with his bachelor’s degree in Meteorology in 1987. Van worked as a WKNC Radio Newsreader.
Van Denton FOX 8
Presently, he is working as Chief Meteorologist of FOX 8, WGHP TV. He joined the station in 1990. Van anchors the weather at 5 pm, 6 pm, 10 pm, and 11 pm from Monday to Friday. He also hosts “Van’s Weather Kids” a show that gives Piedmont Triad children a chance to learn about meteorology and present the forecast live on air. Van began the kid’s program in 1997.
Moreover, he had a presentation at the National American Meteorological Society (AMS) Broadcast Conference in Orlando in 1999. Van also gave another presentation to the AMS for Van’s Weather Kids in 2017. Before Fox 8, Van worked as Evening Meteorologist at WBTW Florence and Myrtle Beach from January 1989 to March 1990.
During his time, he anchored the weather out of the Myrtle Beach studios at 6 and 11, from Monday to Friday. His career kicked off as a Weekend Meteorologist at WCTI TV 12 ABC in New Bern in March 1986. After two years and ten months, he left the station. In addition, he credits the late Skip Waters at WCTI where he interned, and the late Frank Deal who taught him a lot about business.
Some of Van’s colleagues at FOX 8 include:
Madeline Adams – Sports Anchor and Reporter
Shelby Latino – Meteorologist
Kim Holden – News Anchor and Reporter
Stefani Schaefer – Anchor and Reporter
Gabe Spiegel – Anchor and Reporter
Chris Hagan – Sports Anchor and Reporter
Elizabeth Noreika – Evening News Anchor and Reporter
Van Denton Salary
He working as Chief Meteorologist of FOX 8, WGHP TV earning satisfying pay. Van’s salary is $88,590 annually.
Van Denton Net Worth
He has worked as Chief Meteorologist for over 30 years and through his successful work, he has attained decent fortune. Van’s net worth is $1 Million.
Who Is Van Denton
Van is a noted American journalist working as Chief Meteorologist of FOX 8, WGHP TV. He joined the station in 1990. Van anchors the weather at 5 pm, 6 pm, 10 pm, and 11 pm from Monday to Friday. He also hosts “Van’s Weather Kids” a show that gives Piedmont Triad children a chance to learn about meteorology and present the forecast live on air. Before Fox 8, Van worked as Evening Meteorologist at WBTW Florence and Myrtle Beach from January 1989 to March 1990.
Is Van Denton Married
Van is hitched to his loving wife Annette Denton for over 31 years. Van and Annette are parents of two grown children a daughter, Melanie, and a son Sam.