Michal Higdon Biography

Michal Higdon is an American journalist working for WVTM as a breaking news evening anchor and reporter since joining the station in 2025. Previously, she worked for WCSC Live 5 News as an anchor and reporter from December 2016 to July 2025.

Michal Higdon Education

Higdon joined the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications in 2011 after finishing her high school education. In 2014, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunication-News and a minor in Business Administration. While in college, she interned at WFGL in Gainesville, Florida, and WOFL in Orlando, Florida. While in Orlando, she helped cover the George Zimmerman trial.

Michal Higdon Career

Higdon works for WVTM as a breaking news evening anchor and reporter. Previously, she worked for WCSC Live 5 News in Charleston, South Carolina, as an anchor and reporter from December 2016 to July 2025. At WCSC, she was live on the ground during the White House Press Corps for President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump’s visits to South Carolina. She was also a field anchor during the Alex Murdaugh murder lawsuit trial, including wall-to-wall coverage for the verdict and sentencing.

Higdon worked for WIS in Columbia, South Carolina, as an anchor and reporter for 2 years before moving to Charleston. There, she won an Emmy for broadcasting the day the Confederate flag was removed from SC State House grounds. She worked at WUFT/WRUF in Gainesville as an anchor and reporter. There, she created, produced, and reported for the Health segment of WUFT-TV’s news broadcasts.

Michal Higdon Age

Higdon was born on April 30th but has not yet disclosed the year she was born. However, she might be in her 30s. Higdon celebrates her birthday on April 30th, as evidenced by her X bio “Born April 30.”

Michal Higdon Height

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

Michal Higdon Family

Higdon 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 Higdon has any siblings.

Michal Higdon Husband

Higdon is a married woman, as evidenced by her Instagram bio captioned “…👩‍❤️‍👨 Wife • 🎥 Journalist • 🐊 @uflorida Alum…” However, she is very private about her personal life; therefore, information regarding her husband is not available.

Michal Higdon Net Worth

Higdon has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.

Michal Higdon Salary

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

Michal Higdon WCSC Live 5 News

Higdon previously worked for WCSC Live 5 News in Charleston, South Carolina, as an anchor and reporter from December 2016 to July 2025. On July 26, 2025, she shared about her journey at Live 5 News and her next venture in Birmingham via her Instagram account. She also expressed that she was so blessed to serve the city and the Lowcountry region for the last nine years. Moreover, she said she and her husband would occasionally visit the region, commenting that “it is not goodbye, just see you later.”

Higdon worked at WCSC where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;

1. Joey Sovine
2. Bill Walsh
3. Chris Holtzman
4. Lexie Horvath
5. Abbey Walton
6. Kevin Bilodeau
7. Emilie Zuhowski
8. Reese Thompson