Judi Gatson Biography
Judi Gatson has been an evening anchor for WIS, Since November 1995. Judi has previously worked as a general assignment reporter, weekend anchor, and WIS Sunrise anchor. Judi reports on and anchors some of the biggest stories in the state as the anchor of WIS News at 5 p.m. and WIS News at 6 p.m.
Judi Gatson Age | Birthday
How old is Judi? She is 56 years old as of 2022. Judi was born on the 21st March 1966, in the United States of America, she celebrates her birthday every 21st of March yearly.
Judi Gatson Education
She is a graduate of Indiana University – Purdue University, with a degree in broadcasting.
Judi Gatson Height
Information about her height is not available to the public yet, however, details about her other body measurements will be updated as soon as possible.
Judi Gatson Early Life | Family | Parents
Attempts to establish the identities of her mother and father were in vain since no information about them is available to the public. It’s therefore not known whether she has any siblings.
Judi Gatson Husband | Married
Judi is happily married to Dwayne Gatson, who served 22 years in the military and retired as a Lt. Colonel in the United States Army. The family currently, lives in Columbia.
Judi Gatson Children| Kids | Adoption
Aidan Kash and Nicholas Jax are Judi and Dwayne’s two adopted sons. The Gatson’s, who live in Columbia with their two labs, Shadow and Spirit, are active members of Brookland Baptist Church.
Judi Gatson’s Net Worth
She has an estimated net worth ranging from $100k to $ 200k.
Judi Gatson Accident | Illness
Details regarding her Illness and accident are currently not yet available. Her exact body weight is still under review and will be updated once confirmed publicly.
Judi Gatson WIS News | Career
Gatson works as an evening anchor for WIS, the dominant television station in Columbia, South Carolina. Judi has worked at WIS as a general assignment reporter, weekend anchor, and anchor of WIS Sunrise.
Judi anchoring WIS News primetime coverage of the historic presidential election race of 2008, Judi conducted a series of in-depth interviews with the candidates. She also covered the Presidential Inauguration for Raycom Media live from the nation’s capital. Judi can also be found on KISS 103.1FM on Sunday evenings at 6 p.m., hosting “NTouch,” where she discusses hot topics and important community issues. Judi’s heavy involvement in the community previously included serving on the boards of Healthy Learners, the Palmetto Health South Carolina Cancer Center, Palmetto Center for Women, and United Way’s Palmetto Society.
She also speaks at many schools and community events and enjoys making regular visits to mentor teenage girls in the transition program at the Department of Juvenile Justice. Judi’s extensive breaking news coverage includes live reports from McClellanville as Hurricane Charley made landfall. Judi also brought viewers a compelling report on the technology used to rescue people faster in her special report, “Into the Fire,” when she completed firefighter training and went inside a burning building live to simulate a rescue. Judi’s consumer reports include her well-known “Buy It & Try It” series, in which she tests “As Seen on TV” products to see if they really work as advertised. Judi has also won three Emmys for best newscast as co-anchor of WIS News at 6 and several Associated Press Awards for Business/Consumer reporting and Education reporting.
