Alicia Barnes Bio, Wiki
Alicia Barnes is an American Anchor and Reporter working for Queen City News in Charlotte, North Carolina, as a weekday evening anchor. She joined the station in August 2021 after working at WIS-TV.
Alicia Barnes Age
Barnes was born on December 19th in Marietta, Georgia, and therefore celebrates her birthday on the 19th of December every year.
Alicia Barnes Height/Measurements
Barnes stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches.
Alicia Barnes Education
Barnes attended St. Pius X Catholic High School in Atlanta before going to Wayne State University where she got an MBA in Business Administration and Management. She also went to Clemson University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management. She is an active member of the Omega Tau Omega chapter in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
Alicia Barnes Career
Barnes works at Queen City News in Charlotte, North Carolina, as a weekday evening anchor. She co-anchors the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 10 p.m. newscasts. Prior to joining the station, she worked at WIS-TV in Columbia, South Carolina as an evening anchor from May 2019 to August 2021. While working at the station, she was nominated for two Regional Emmys. She was mentioned as the Best Anchorperson by the Free Times, the Best of Columbia. Before that, Barnes worked at WOLO ABC in Columbia, South Carolina as a weekday evening news anchor from May 2008 to April 2018.
During her time there, she covered big stories that made national news like the Confederate Flag coming down at the State House, the 2015 floods, and the Charleston Church Shootings. Before leaving, the Columbia City Council voted on March 8, Alicia Barnes Day in the City of Columbia. The proclamation was presented on LIVE television by Mayor Steve Benjamin. Barnes received a Regional Emmy Nomination for Continuing Coverage. Prior to that, she worked at NBC 7 in San Diego as a weekend anchor from December 2005 to December 2006. In 2007, during the Platinum Awards Issue of 944 Magazine, she was voted San Diego’s Favorite Female Newscaster.
Before that, Barnes worked at 11Alive, WXIA in Atlanta, Georgia as a general assignment reporter from April 2003 to December 2005. She received a Regional Emmy Nomination while working there, for Outstanding Achievement, Best Newscast. In 2020 and 2021, Barnes was featured on the Lake Murray Lifestyle Magazine cover. In 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2019, she was featured on the Columbia Living Magazine cover. She was named one of the ’50 Most Beautiful People’ in 2003, in Atlanta’s Jezebel Magazine. In 2019, Barnes served in Atlanta, Georgia, as a convention moderator for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.
She was the judge at the Miss South Carolina Pageant in 2012. Additionally, she was presented the Outstanding Georgia Citizen’s Award by the Secretary of State in 2005 for being a Goodwill Ambassador. In 2004, Barnes was the Commencement Speaker for the St. Pius X Catholic High School graduating class. In 2023, she received the Exemplary Citizen Award in recognition of her sisterliness, dedication, and commitment to service.
Alicia Barnes Net Worth
In Barnes’ career as an anchor and reporter, she has been able to accumulate a net worth ranging between $1 Million and $3 Million.
Alicia Barnes Salary
She receives annual earnings that range between $35,000 and $100,000.
Alicia Barnes Parents and Siblings
Born and raised in the United States, Barnes manages to keep information regarding her parents and whether or not she has any siblings away from the limelight. An update of her family information will be done when available.
Alicia Barnes Husband
Barnes is happily married to Jacob John, a successful realtor. Together, they have two children, a daughter and a son who are 16 months apart and whose names she has not revealed.
Alicia Barnes Queen City News
Barnes works at Queen City News, where she works alongside her fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Derek Dellinger
- Morgan Frances
- Brien Blakely
- Robin Kanady
- Mike Lacett
- Ann Wyatt Little
Alicia Barnes Twitter and Instagram
She is vocal on her social media accounts where she posts frequently. On her Twitter account, she has about 9.3K followers, and about 37.3K followers on her Instagram account.