Don Roberts Biography

Don Roberts is an American Anchor and host known for working at WAVY where he served as the co-anchor of 5 1/2 hours of news a day including the morning newscast, WAVY News 10 Today, and WAVY News 10 Midday. He served the station from th year 1989 till September 2022 when he retired.

Don Roberts Career

Roberts worked for WAVY News as a Morning Co-Anchor. He joined the WAVY team in 1989 and retired in September 2022. Prior to joining WAVY-TV, he worked at a radio station, WRAP-AM where he served as a news and production director. He is also an award-winning published author and in 1993, he released a book entitled Rap To Live By which is a collection of positive poetry and rap songs for kids of all ages.

The book was published by Hampton Roads Publishing and his new book is called, Hey Daddy, Read This which was published in 2004. In addition, he enjoys chess and softball during his leisure time. Baltimore is his native home and he attended Towson University where he graduated proudly.

Don Roberts Age

Roberts was born and raised in Baltimore, United States on the 26th of August which is evidenced by a post shared by WAVY on their Facebook Page on the 26th of August 2021 asking their viewers to help them wish Don a Happy Birthday. He, however, manages to keep information regarding his year of birth away from the limelight hence his exact age is not known to the public. Judging from his appearance, he might be in his 50s.

Don Roberts Height

Roberts stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.

Don Roberts Family

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

Don Roberts Wife

Roberts is married and the family now resides in Newport News. He is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of him being in any past relationship with anyone.

Don Roberts Net Worth

Roberts has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being an Anchor and host.

Don Roberts Salary

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

Don Roberts WAVY Retiring

On 14th September 2022, Roberts announced that he will be retiring after working for decades at the WAVY-TV 10 anchor desk. Roberts plans to spend more time with his family and his charitable work after retirement. His last day at the station will be September 30. Roberts worked at WAVY where he worked alongside other famous WAVY anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;

1. Scott Abbott
2. Craig Loper
3. Bruce Rader
4. Brian Parsons
5. Steve Fundaro
6. Jeff Edmondson
7. Jeremy Wheeler
8. Don Slater
9. Regina Mobley
10. Tom Schaad
11. Anita Blanton
12. Marielena Balouris

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