Lanie Pope Biography

Lanie Pope is an American Emmy award-winning meteorologist working at WXII 12, where she serves as the chief meteorologist. She joined the WXII 12 team as Chief Meteorologist in September 2001. 

Lanie Pope Education

Pope attended the University of South Carolina, where she graduated with a major in broadcast journalism. She also studied at Mississippi State University, where she graduated with a degree in broadcast meteorology.

Lanie Pope Career

Pope works at WXII 12, where she serves as the chief meteorologist. The American Meteorological Society awarded her its Certificate of Broadcast Meteorology. She also holds the National Weather Association Seal of Approval.

Pope began her career at WPDE in Florence, South Carolina, and later on, she worked at WSOC in Charlotte, WCNC, and at WLKY in Louisville, Kentucky. While serving as a meteorologist, she has been honored with many awards, such as two regional Emmy Awards for covering Hurricane Bonnie in 1999 and the 2018 Greensboro tornado.

Pope received three North Carolina Associated Press awards for covering tornadoes in 1998, 1999, and 2000., The Radio Television Digital News Association awarded her for her coverage of Hurricane Floyd. She was also honored as one of the cities of Winston-Salem’s Outstanding Women Leaders in April 2017.

Pope has been active in the community by serving in many ways, such as volunteering her time with greeNest and with Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina. Furthermore, she serves Samaritan Ministries in the soup kitchen and is the honorary chair for the annual Penny Campaign fundraiser. She also serves on the board of directors for Moji Coffee and many other organizations.

Pope is also passionate about ending Alzheimer’s disease, and she serves on the Alzheimer’s Association of Western North Carolina board. This was after she lost her mom to the illness when she was 66 years old. She regularly speaks about her experiences to families who are impacted by the disease, with hopes of being a part of the solution and cure. Moreover, she enjoys teaching children about weather.

Is Lanie Pope Leaving WXII?

In March 2022, there were rumors of Pope departing from the station. However, she did not depart from the station. She still works there to date as a chief meteorologist.

Lanie Pope Age

Pope is 48 years old. She was born on November 5, 1976, in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. She celebrates her birthday on the 5th of November every year.

 Lanie Pope Height

Pope stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68m) tall.

Lanie Pope Family

Pope has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Pope has any siblings.

Lanie Pope Husband

Lanie is married to Brian. The couple has two sons, Kenan and Heath. Kenan was born on August 10, 2000, and is 25 years old as of 2025. On August 10, 2017, she posted Kenan on her Facebook account and captioned “Happy birthday to my 17 year old son Kenan!! Today our family celebrates him and his journey from infant to young man. These pictures only tell part of his story…”

Heath underwent surgery to relieve spinal fluid pressure and to fix a malformation at the base of his brain. On March 12, 2017, Pope updated people on Heath’s progress and thanked the people who took care of him at Brenner Children’s Hospital.

During her leisure time, she enjoys spending ample time with her family while they; play sports, ride bicycles, hike, camp, watch sports and attend sporting events. She also cheers for the Los Angeles Rams, Arsenal FC, and the Washington Nationals.

Pope is a lover of all types of music who has taken up the right guitar and ukulele. She enjoys unwinding by cranking up the music, moving, and singing along to “Dance time.” Moreover, she loves to bake, read, and her favorite food is anything chocolate, particularly her mother’s entrusted fudge recipe. Also, she loves everything outdoors, including running, swimming, and golf. Breathing the fresh air and taking in the sights and sounds of nature keep her going every day.

Lanie Pope Net Worth

Pope has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being a meteorologist.

Lanie Pope Salary

Pope earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.

Lanie Pope WXII 12

Pope works at WXII 12, where she works alongside other famous WXII 12 anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;

1. Brian Slocum
2. Michelle Kennedy
3. Lauren Walsh
4. Talitha Vickers
5. Kimberly Van Scoy
6. DaVonté McKenith
7. Jackie Pascale
8. Audrey Biesk
9. Kenny Beck
10. Jaclyn Shearer

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