Lori Wilson is an American journalist and morning news anchor for WSB-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program Channel 2 Action News This Morning
Breakthrough:Assumed the lead morning news anchor seat for WSB-TV Channel 2, dominant in the Atlanta television market in 2021
10 Quick Facts About Lori Wilson
- Full Name: Lori Wilson
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The television program Channel 2 Action News This Morning
- Current Employer: WSBTV
- Place of Birth: Columbus, Indiana
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Reporter
- Beats: Lifestyle / Human Interest and Politics / Government
- Media Level: Regional
Lori Wilson Age
Lori Wilson's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Indiana University Bloomington and North Central High School.
- Indiana University Bloomington
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
- North Central High School
- Qualification: High School Diploma
Career & Work
Lori Wilson's career includes news and reporting roles with WSB-TV, a television station and WISH-TV.
Organization: WSB-TV
Role: Channel 2 Action News Morning Anchor
Period: 2017–Present
Details: Atlanta, Georgia · Promoted to lead weekday morning anchor waking up metro Atlanta viewers daily.
Organization: WISH-TV
Role: Evening Evening Co-Anchor
Period: 2013–2017
Details: Indianapolis, Indiana
Organization: WCAU-TV NBC 10
Role: Reporter / Show Co-Host
Period: 2005–2013
Details: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Served as lifestyle co-host for morning entertainment programs alongside assignment reporting.
Organization: WGCL-TV
Role: Anchor / Entertainment Reporter
Period: 2002–2005
Details: Atlanta, Georgia · Anchored regional morning updates and tracked local media art profiles.
Organization: KSLA-TV
Role: News Anchor / Health Reporter
Period: Late 1990s–2002
Details: Shreveport, Louisiana · Tracked medical trends and presented local evening programs.
Organization: WCIA-TV
Role: News Reporter / Intern
Period: 1997
Details: Champaign, Illinois · Secured first on-air professional reporting assignments while finishing college.
Rise to Fame
Lori Wilson rose to prominence for her role on the television show Channel 2 Action News This Morning.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Channel 2 Action News This Morning (Lead Anchor, 2021-Present) — WSB-TV flagship morning regional television news broadcast
Notable Coverage
- Atlanta George Floyd Protests - WSB-TV - Provided live comprehensive on-the-scene civil unrest reporting
- Hurricane Irma regional devastation - WSB-TV - Reported on regional impact and emergency responses across Georgia
Lesser Known Facts
- She is an active member of both the National Association of Black Journalists and the Delta Sigma Theta sorority.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Lori Wilson
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Columbus, Indiana
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
