Kim Ratcliff Profile
Kim Ratcliff is a skilled anchor and producer working for WECT since 2006 as a co-anchor with Bob Townsend in the Morning. She co-anchors the WECT’S Carolina a show that runs from 5:00 am-7:00 am Monday-Friday. She also anchors WECT News at Midday.
Kim Ratcliff Career
Ratcliff went to NCW and graduated with a BA in Communication Studies in 1988. Shortly before graduation, she accepted a position as a tape editor and assistant producer at WWAY. Within a short time, she moved into a full-time producer’s position and then became an anchor. Ratcliff has been working in the Wilmington television market for over 20 years.

Ratcliff advocates for ALS and the March of Dimes. This is so since her son Hunter was born six weeks premature after being injured in a car wreck near Sunset Beach in 2001 alongside Bill. He was treated and is now well. As such, Kim likes educating young women on the importance of a healthy pregnancy.
She on the other hand likes helping the March of Dimes with research to help premature babies. Additionally, Kim has been in board positions with the Cape Fear Meditation Center, March of Dimes, and YWCA. Outside work, you will find her with her family and friends, or reading, and running.
Kim Ratcliff Age
Ratcliff’s age is not known for she has managed to keep her personal life private. It is therefore not known how old Kim is or when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her 60s.
Kim Ratcliff Height
Ratcliff stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 5 inches.
Quick Facts About Kim Ratcliff
Age | Not Available |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Bill Ratcliff |
Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Kim Ratcliff Family
Ratcliff has two brothers, one was Keith Kopka who lived in Wilmington, N.C. but passed away in March 2014 from ALS. The other one is Chris Kopka who lives in Wilson N.C. with his family. Kim’s father is John and her mother Polly Kopka, they live in Hubert, N.C. Her father is a retired Marine.
Kim Ratcliff Husband
Ratcliff is happily married to Bill Ratcliff, who is a private investigator, and owner of Cape Fear Investigative Services. The two have one child, a son called Hunter.
Kim Ratcliff Salary
Being one of the top journalists for WECT, Ratcliff earns an annual salary ranging between $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Kim Ratcliff Net Worth
Ratcliff has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as an anchor and producer.
Kim Ratcliff WECT
At WECT Ratcliff works alongside;
- Frances Weller
- Jon Evans
- Ashlea Kosikowski
- Bill Murray
- Bob Bonner
- Kassie Simmons
- Zach Solon
- Gannon Medwick
- Eric Davis
- Gabe Ross
- Claire Fry