Rick Henry Profile

Rick Henry is an American Emmy award-winning anchor and reporter working for WIS-TV serving as a Sports Director. He joined the station in 1988 as an anchor and reporter.

Rick Henry Education

In 1973, he graduate from McBee High School, the school’s first African-American Valedictorian, later Henry attended the University of South Carolina. He is a 1977 graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism. In 1998, Rick was named to the University of South Carolina College of Journalism’s “Diamond Circle”, joining a national group of esteemed individuals chosen for outstanding contributions to their field. He was named an Outstanding Senior.

Rick Henry Career

Henry is an anchor and reporter at WIS-TV Columbia, SC serving as a Sports Director. He joined the station in 1988 as an anchor and reporter and later in 1996, he became the Sports Director. Henry began his journalism career in 1981 as a Sports Director at WPDE-TV in Florence, SC.

He became the first African-American to serve as Sports Director for a South Carolina Television station. During his time at WPDE, he did play-by-play for an ABC telecast of a college football game between Grambling and South Carolina State. He began his journalism career in Hartsville, SC at WHSC radio. While there, he did play-by-play for High School basketball and baseball games and was also a disc jockey. In 1999, he was named the Sportscaster of the year by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association.

His Sportscast was selected as the best in South Carolina by the Associated Press in 2005. He has covered many sports events such as The 1996 Summer Olympics, The Ryder Cup, The Daytona 500, the NBA Playoffs, The Super Bowl as well as The Masters. In addition, he reported on The NCAA Basketball tournament and The World Series. He was voted the CETA Director for Chesterfield County, SC. CETA in 1980. The Comprehensive Employment Training Act trains workers and provides them with jobs in public service.

During his leisure time, he likes working out, spending quality time with his family and friends as well as playing golf.

Quick Facts About Henry

Rick Henry Age

Henry’s age is not known for he has managed to keep his personal life private. It is therefore not known how old he is or when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 60’s.

Rick Henry Height

Henry stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches.

Rick Henry Family

Henry was born to his father James R. Henry, Sr(father) a factory worker, and Mum Nancy Henry, a teacher. However, he has not shared information about his siblings.

Rick Henry Wife

Henry is married to his wife Perrene. Perrene works with Special Needs students at Dutch Fork High School. They are happy parents of two children, Apryl Henry Debrosse, and Brian Henry. The couple also has one grandson, Deen Debrosse.

Rick Henry Salary

Being one of the top journalists for WIS-TV he earns an annual salary ranging between $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.

Rick Henry Net Worth

Henry has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a Sports Director.

Rick Henry’s Groups

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Florence and the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands named him Man of the Year. He is on the Board of Directors for the Ray Tanner Foundation. The organization was founded by USC baseball Coach Ray Tanner and his wife Karen who helps needy children. He also served on the 100 Years of Gamecock Basketball Committee. During the honoring event of USC basketball players and coaches which he helped in celebration plans, he served as a Master of Ceremonies.

Rick Henry WIS-TV

At WIS-TV Henry works alongside;

1. Joe Gorchow
2. Drew Aunkst
3. Jamal Goss
4. Intisar Faulkner
5. Hannah Cumler
6. Billie Jean Shaw
7. Dawndy Mercer Plank
8. Judi Gatson
9. Sam Bleiweis
10. Greg Adaline