Lanie Pope Biography

Lanie Pope is an American Emmy Award-winning certified meteorologist currently working as the Chief Meteorologist at WXII 12. She joined the WXII 12 team as Chief Meteorologist in September 2001.

Lanie Pope Education

Lanie earned her bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of South Carolina. Mississippi State University awarded her a bachelor’s degree in broadcast meteorology. The American Meteorological Society awarded her a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist seal, as well as broadcast certification from the National Weather Association.

Lanie Pope Career

Lanie began her career at WPDE in Florence, South Carolina, before moving on to WCNC in Charlotte, WLKY in Louisville, Kentucky, and WSOC in Orlando, Florida (Charlotte). Lanie has won numerous accolades over her career, including two regional Emmy Awards for her coverage of the 2018 Greensboro tornado and Hurricane Bonnie in 1999. She won three North Carolina Associated Press tornado coverage honors in 1998, 1999, and 2000, as well as a Radio Television Digital News Association award for her Hurricane Floyd coverage. Lanie was named one of Winston-Outstanding Salem’s Women Leaders in April of 2017.

Lanie gives back to the community in a variety of ways, including volunteering with Second Harvest Food Bank and greeNest. She also volunteers at Samaritan Ministries, where she helps out in the soup kitchen and acts as the honorary chair of the annual Penny Campaign fundraiser. Lanie is a board member of Moji Coffee and More, an organization that helps people with developmental impairments find work in the community. After losing her 66-year-old mother to Alzheimer’s disease, she is dedicated to ending the disease by serving on the board of the Alzheimer’s Association of Western North Carolina. Lanie frequently speaks publicly about her experience with the disease to other families who are also impacted, and she aspires to be a part of the solution and cure. Lanie also enjoys teaching kids about the weather.

Lanie, who enjoys all sorts of music, has picked up the right guitar and the ukulele. “Dance time,” as she refers to it, is one of her numerous methods to unwind by turning up the music, moving around, and singing along. She also likes to read and bake. Anything chocolate is her favorite food, especially her mother’s treasured fudge recipe. She enjoys running, swimming, golf, and most outdoor activities for exercise. Every day, she keeps herself going by inhaling fresh air and taking in the sights and sounds of nature.

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

Lanie Pope Age

Pope is 45 years old as of 2021. 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. Hiking, camping, bicycling, and sports are some of her favorite ways to spend time outside with her family. They also enjoy attending sporting events and watching sports. Lanie supports the Washington Nationals, Arsenal Football Club, and the Los Angeles Rams. LEGOs are a popular pastime at home.

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.

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