Danner Evans Biography

Danner Evans is an American journalist working for WSET as an anchor on weekday evenings at 5, 5:30, and 6 p.m. She joined the station in September 2004 as a weekend anchor and has served the station for over two decades. Previously, she worked for WMBF News in Myrtle Beach as the main evening anchor at 5, 5:30, 6, and 11 p.m. for nearly 3 years.

Danner Evans Education

Evans joined the University of Kansas in 1996, when she finished her high school education. In 2000, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism. During college, she worked as an anchor and reporter for KUJH.

Danner Evans Career

Evans works for WSET as an anchor on weekday evenings at 5, 5:30, and 6. During her time at the station, she has anchored every newscast at the station from first thing in the morning to 13 News at 11 p.m. Upon joining the station, she worked as a weekend anchor and was later promoted to early mornings on GMV and 13 News Midday. She left the Heart of Virginia for three years, working at WMBF News in Myrtle Beach as the nightly main anchor. Further, she debuted the first all HD digital station built from the ground up.

During her career, Evans has been awarded for her journalism, including a 2022 Virginias Associated Press Best TV Anchor Award and a 2022 Edward R. Murrow Award for the continuous broadcast of the Virginia Parole Board. Further, she won an Individual Reporter at a Large Market Television Station for Outstanding Effort. Her story about a little boy fighting cancer named Nathan Norman won her a Virginia Association of Broadcasters Best Human Interest Series Award. Additionally, she has received awards from the South Carolina Associated Press for medical and education reporting.

Danner Evans Age

Evans was born on October 20th but has not yet disclosed the year she was born. However, she might be in her 40s. Evans celebrates her birthday on October 20th, as evidenced by WSET’s birthday shoutout to her via their official Facebook account on October 20, 2024.

Danner Evans Height

Evans stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.

Danner Evans Family

Evans grew up in Wichita, Kansas, but 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 Evans has any siblings.

Danner Evans Husband

Evans is married to a Lynchburg native. The couple met in Lynchburg and has three children: Luke, Mac, and Dabney. She enjoys cheering for her alma mater, the KU Jayhawks, skiing, fishing Virginia’s rivers with family, and running. She has completed several Virginia 10 Miler, the Shamrock Half Marathon, the New York Marathon, and the Myrtle Beach Half Marathon.

Danner Evans Net Worth

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

Danner Evans Salary

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