Samantha German is an American journalist and evening news anchor for WSVN-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program Live 5 News
Breakthrough:Grew up in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
10 Quick Facts About Samantha German
- Full Name: Samantha German
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program Live 5 News
- Current Employer: WSVN-TV
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster, Journalist, and Reporter
- Media Level: Local
- Net Worth: $332,000-$4,745,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $47,000-$205,000 (Estimated range)
Samantha German Age
Samantha German's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Porter-Gaud School and University of Georgia.
- Porter-Gaud School
- University of Georgia
- Field of Study: Digital and Broadcast Journalism
Career & Work
Samantha German's career includes news and reporting roles with WCSC-TV, a television station and WLBT-TV.
Organization: WCSC-TV
Role: Evening News Anchor
Period: August 2025–Present
Details: Charleston, South Carolina · Joined Live 5 News in August 2025 and anchors evening news in her home region.
Organization: WLBT-TV
Role: Morning News Anchor
Period: July 2023–July 25, 2025
Details: Jackson, Mississippi · Anchored morning news and departed the station on July 25, 2025, to return to Charleston.
Organization: CNY Central
Role: Weekend News Anchor and Multimedia Journalist
Period: Historical
Details: Central New York · Worked as a weekend anchor and multimedia journalist.
Organization: WTKR-TV
Role: Reporter and Fill-In Anchor
Period: Historical
Details: Virginia · Reported and filled in as an anchor for News 3.
Organization: WACH-TV
Role: Evening News Anchor
Period: Historical
Details: Columbia, South Carolina · Anchored evening news for FOX 57.
Rise to Fame
Samantha German rose to prominence for her role on the television show Live 5 News.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Live 5 News, WLBT News, and WACH FOX 57 News.
- TV Show: Live 5 News (Evening News Anchor, August 2025-Present) — Local television news for Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry
- TV Show: WLBT News (Morning News Anchor, 2023-2025) — Morning television news for viewers in Mississippi
- TV Show: WACH FOX 57 News (Evening News Anchor) — Evening news presentation in Columbia, South Carolina
- TV Show: WTKR News 3 (Reporter and Fill-In Anchor) — Local television news reporting in Virginia
- TV Show: CNY Central News (Weekend Anchor and Multimedia Journalist) — Local television news in Central New York
Notable Coverage
- South Carolina school vaccination requirements – Live 5 News – 2026 – Reported on updated vaccination requirements for the 2026-2027 school year
- Lowcountry community news – Live 5 News – 2026 – Anchors and reports news affecting Charleston and surrounding South Carolina communities
Lesser Known Facts
- German is a native of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
- She returned to Charleston in 2025 to anchor news in the region where she grew up.
- Her hobbies include reading, writing, antiquing, visiting museums and attending live music performances.
- She enjoys the coastal environment and cultural traditions of South Carolina's Lowcountry.
- She describes empathy and human connection as central to her reporting approach.
- She is interested in preserving and sharing the histories of Lowcountry communities.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Samantha German
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $47,000–$205,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $332,000–$4,745,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Justin Kollar (Colleague • Live 5 News journalist who introduced German to viewers when she joined the station in August 2025.)
