John Carter Biography
John Carter is an American journalist working for WBTV as a co-anchor of the WBTV News at Noon and WBTV News First at Four newscasts. Also, he hosts the Carolina Camera feature. He rejoined the station in 1996 after working as a Public Information Specialist for Mecklenburg County.
John Carter Education
Carter joined Appalachian State University in Boone in 1974 when he finished his high school education at Owen High School in Swannanoa. In 1979, he graduated with a Bachelor degree in Bachelor Of Science degree in Communications Arts.
John Carter Career
Carter works for WBTV as a co-anchor of the WBTV News at Noon and WBTV News First at Four newscasts. Also, he hosts the Carolina Camera feature. After graduating college, he started his career at WBTV News where he worked as a news assistant. Since then, he has worn many hats at the stations including consumer reporter, general assignment reporter, news producer/consumer-producer, Western Bureau Chief/reporter, and news producer/managing editor.
After serving WBTV for 10 years, Carter took a hiatus and started a video production business. Also, he opened a successful comic book shop, Off The Wall Comics, in Lincolnton. Moreover, he involved himself with politics. In the North Carolina Senate, he was chosen to represent the 25th District(Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, and Rutherford counties). Due to family and business heed, he decided not to run for a second term.
After he departed from the senate, he started working as a Public Information Specialist for Mecklenburg County. In this role, he oversaw the county’s video production work and was the county’s spokesperson. Closely, he worked with the county manager and county commissioners. Moreover, he worked as a host of two televisions broadcasted on WTVI.
John Carter Age
Carter was born in St. Charles, Missouri but has not yet disclosed the year he was born. However, he might be in his 60s. Carter celebrates his birthday every June 5th as evidenced by the birthday shoutout from WBTV to him on June 5, 2020, via their Facebook account.
John Carter Height
Carter stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
John Carter Family
Carter was born in St. Charles, Missouri but he moved to North Carolina at the age of 9. Both his father, Billy B. Carter, and brother, Allan D. Carter, served in the U.S. Navy. On November 12, 2023, he posted them on his Facebook account and wished them a happy Veteran’s Day. Even so, he has not disclosed any information about his parents.
John Carter Wife
Carter married Jackie. They have four adult children, and three are married. Also, they have a grandson. he enjoys spending time with family and friends. An ardent reader and runner, he has completed three marathons. However, a knee replacement surgery forced him to stop competing. He has taken up swimming. He alongside his wife enjoys playing tennis and golf and hiking in the mountains
John Carter Net Worth
Carter has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
John Carter Salary
Carter earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
John Carter Cancer
In 2005, Carter was diagnosed with prostate cancer. As a result, he did a series of stories about his diagnosis and continues to do updates on his treatment. Further, he delivers stories on the most recent in medical research and technology about the illness. Moreover, he advocates for the importance of early detection for men.
John Carter WBTV
Carter is working at WBTV where heworks alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Jamie Boll
- Alex Giles
- Caroline Hicks
- Mary King
- Claire Kopsky
- Rachel Coulter
- Elissia Wilson
- Cam Gaskins
- Jorge Andres