James Hopkins Biography
James Hopkins is an American Meteorologist working for WBTW News 13 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina as the Morning Meteorologist. He joined the station in January 2015 after working for WFXB Fox TV.
James Hopkins Education
Hopkins joined the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the year 2005. There, he took Atmospheric Science and Meteorology which shaped his passion for the study of weather and atmospheric dynamics. The education that he received from the university helped him to get a good base for the analysis of all the details of changeable climate.
Hopkins then transferred to Mississippi State University to pursue more knowledge. In 2007, he was delighted to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology. Having learnt the basics of scientific principles and being interested in weather he was in a good position to work on the challenges of forecasting. Additionally, he loved practical activities which ensured that he created more experience other than in the class.
James Hopkins Career
Hopkins works for WBTW News 13 Channel as a Morning Meteorologist in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He began working for the station in January 2015 and has been with the station up to this date. Moving to West Virginia and working in WOWK/WVNS in Charleston, Hopkins worked for 3 years. He found a way to do it in West Virginia, where he improved his knowledge of forecasting snow and turned into a part of the morning team that earned the ‘Best AM Newscast’ award with the help of TV West Virginia company and the support of the West Virginia Broadcasters Association. He was particularly memorable while reporting ‘Super Storm Sandy’.
On one day, Hopkins reported about a tornado, and on the second day, he also reported about the same tornado. That following spring, a powerful storm in the form of a Derecho tore across the state, really ripping all kinds of things up and managing to knock out electrical power for almost two weeks. All these issues did not faze Hopkins since he approached them with determination and efficiency. Before West Virginia, Hopkins was at WJCL/WTGS in Savannah, Georgia for more than a year. There, he indulged in his first passion: used in the prediction of tropical weather. He followed a strong hurricane known as Hurricane Irene that reached The Outer Banks situated in North Carolina.
Before joining the ABC affiliate TV station Hopkins worked at KKCO-TV in Grand Junction, Colorado. It is in western Colorado that such weather-related activities took place against the backdrop of rocky expanses. Hopkins as an individual is hardworking, persistent, and passionate about the societies he is in. His travel has covered snowy mountains and hot beaches and has marred the face of this world of meteorology.
James Hopkins Age
Hopkins celebrates his birthday on February 28 of every year. This is according to a photo that he posted on his Instagram account on February 28, 2021, where he was celebrating his birthday. However, he might be in his 40s.
James Hopkins Height
Hopkins stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.
James Hopkins Family
Hopkins 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 he has any siblings.
James Hopkins Wife|Children
Hopkins is married to his wife Amanda Hopkins. Together, they have two daughters: Jaylin and Adarra Makenzie. Adarra was born on February 12th, 2011.
James Hopkins’ Net Worth
Hopkins has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a Meteorologist.
James Hopkins Salary
Hopkins earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500 while working at WBTW-TV as a Morning Meteorologist.
James Hopkins WBTW-TV
Hopkins works at WBTW News 13 where he works alongside other famous WBTW News 13 anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Patsy Kelly
- Annette Peagler
- Trish Munn
- Adriana Cotero
- Frank Johnson
- Hannah Rahner
- Chris Parks