Neill McNeill Biography
Neill McNeill is an American Anchor/Reporter working for FOX8 WGHP in High Point, North Carolina as an Evening News Anchor and the host of a segment called, “Newsmakers”. He joined the station in October 1983.
Neill McNeill Age
McNeill manages to keep information regarding his dates of birth away from the limelight. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday and how old he is at the moment. Judging from his appearance, he might be in his 60s.
Neill McNeill Height / Measurements
McNeill is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches.
Neill McNeill Wife / Children
McNeill is happily married to Wendy and together live in North Carolina. The couple is proud to be parents to their two daughters, Meg McNeill and Lentz McNeill. Lentz was born on December 18, 1999, hence is 24 years old as of 2023. On December 18, 2017, Neill posted photos of Lentz on his Instagram wishing him a happy 18th birthday.
Neill McNeill Family / Relatives
McNeill manages to keep information regarding his parents away from the limelight. Additionally, he shares no information regarding whether he has any siblings or not. We will update this information once it’s available.
Neill McNeill Education
In 1979, he joined The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he attained his degree in Radio, Television, and Motion Pictures. While still in college, he worked and interned at WKFT-TV in Fayetteville where he served as an anchor and reporter.
Neill McNeill Career
McNeill serves as an Evening News Anchor and the host of a segment called, “Newsmakers,” at FOX8 WGHP, based in High Point, North Carolina. In this role, he is in charge of anchoring the station’s 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m. newscasts as well as producing and reporting “Newsmakers.”
Upon joining FOX 8 WGHP, he started off by serving as a general assignment reporter from 1983 to 1985. Later from 1985 to 1986, he served as the anchor of the morning and noon newscasts. He later served FOX8 as the co-anchor of the weekend newscasts from 1986 to 1987 and later as the co-anchor of the 11 p.m. newscasts from 1988 to 1995. He also served FOX 8 as the Wednesday’s Child reporter (profiling area foster children in need of adoption), consumer reporter, and executive producer of special projects.
Since he started his journalism career, he has won several awards and honors including regional Emmys for best newscast and breaking news. He is also an active volunteer and board member of numerous local charities and non-profit organizations in North Carolina. Moreover, he also works and volunteers as an emcee, and keynote speaker for area events.
Neill McNeill Salary
McNeill receives an annual income ranging between $30,000 and $90,000.
Neill McNeill Net Worth
Through McNeill’s career as an Anchor, reporter, and host, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $1 Million and $ 5 Million.
Neill McNeill FOX8 WGHP
McNeill works with FOX8 WGHP where he serves alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists such as;
- Jordan Brown
- Kevin Connolly
- Danny Harnden
- Cassie Fambro
- Madison Forsey
- Michael Hennessey
- Shannon Smith
- Chad Tucker
- Natalie Wilson
- Van Denton
- Tom Britt
- Emily Byrd
- Charles Ewing
- Alex Schneider
Neill McNeill Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
McNeill is active on his social media accounts. He has about 69K followers on his Facebook Page, about 7,869 followers on his Twitter account, and around 3,705 followers on his Instagram account.