Jennifer Abney Biography
Jennifer Abney is a renowned American award-winning journalist working as the evening news anchor at WPDE-TV ABC 15 in Florence, South Carolina. She joined the station in November 2020 after previously working as the Morning News Anchor at WKRG-TV in Mobile, Alabama.
Jennifer Abney Age
Abney is 38 years old as of 2026; she was born on February 7, 1988, in the United States. She celebrates her birthday on February 7 every year.
Jennifer Abney Height / Measurements
Abney is of average body stature, standing approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, which is equivalent to 167.64 cm.
Jennifer Abney Husband / Children
Abney is married to Clay, a journalist and travel writer. They enjoy volunteering and serving with their church. They have traveled on mission trips to help with orphanages in both Guatemala and Haiti. She keeps information about whether she has any kids out of the limelight. However, we will update this information once it’s available.
Jennifer Abney Family / Relatives
Abney keeps information about her parents out of the limelight. Additionally, she provides no information on whether she has any siblings. We will update this information once it’s available.
Jennifer Abney Education
Abney attended Troy University, where she pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and Marketing, graduating in 1997.
Jennifer Abney Career
Abney is the evening news anchor at WPDE-TV (ABC 15, Florence, South Carolina), where she leads the 5 PM, 6 PM, 7 PM, and 11 PM newscasts. She joined the station in November 2020, bringing over two decades of broadcast experience on the news desk. Before joining ABC 15, Abney worked as an anchor/reporter at Nexstar Media Group (November 2015 to November 2021).
Prior to that, he was the Morning News Anchor at WKRG-TV in Mobile, Alabama, where he earned the “Best Anchor” award (2007) from the Alabama Associated Press. She has also received Associated Press awards for Best Health, Best Series, and Best Feature reports. Notably, her first anchor role was at WECT in Wilmington, North Carolina, where he served as a news reporter.
During her time in Pittsburgh, Abney covered major events including the G-20 Summit, “Snowmageddon,” and the Steelers’ Super Bowl XLV bid. Additionally, her interview with a hit-and-run victim led to a suspect’s arrest. While also on the Gulf Coast, Abney covered Hurricanes Ivan and Katrina.
In her two decades of broadcasting, Abney has received several awards, including multiple Associated Press Awards for Best Health, Best Series, and Best Feature reporting, and a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award (2018) for Best News Series. Beyond the newsroom, Abney enjoys volunteering and serving with their church and has traveled on mission trips to help with orphanages in both Guatemala and Haiti.
Jennifer Abney Salary
Abney receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Jennifer Abney Net Worth
Throughout Abney’s career as a journalist, she has accumulated a net worth ranging from $1 million to $5 million.
Jennifer Abney WPDE-TV
Abney works with WPDE-TV, where she serves alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Ed Piotrowski
- Simon Williams
- Connor Ingalls
- Camille Gayle
- Alex Cordero
- Jenna Warner
Jennifer Abney Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Abney is active on her social media accounts. She has about 43k followers on her Facebook Page @Jennifer Abney WPDE, and about 800 followers on her Twitter account @JenAbneyWPDE.