| Personal Details Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Molly Grantham |
| Date of Birth / Birthday / Age / How old is Molly Grantham | May 11, 1977. As of 2024, she is around 47 years old. |
| Husband / Spouse / Wedding & Marriage / Partner / Dating | Married. Check the full bio for relationship details. |
| Children / No. of Kids | 2 |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Did Molly Grantham have breast cancer? | On March 23, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, had surgery on June 3, followed by five weeks of radiation treatment. |
Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Molly Grantham is an Emmy Award-Winning news anchor, currently working for WBTV News.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Molly Meade Grantham is the daughter of parents – Father Joseph Michael Grantham and Mother Wilsie Moss Hartman. She has three brothers.
- She lists Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Pinehurst, North Carolina as her Hometowns
- Molly has a family history of cancer. In the family, Molly’s great-grandmother, grandfather, and father lost their lives to the ailment.
- Her mother and grandmother are both cancer survivors, her mother overcoming the ordeal not once but twice.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Grantham studied and graduated with the McCaskey High School class of 1995.
- She graduated with the Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1999.
- Prior to beginning her broadcasting career, she interned at the Australian Broadcast Corporation (ABC-TV) in Sydney, Australia.
Marriage and Children :
- Molly Grantham married Wes Hyland on June 17, 2007, in Fort Fisher, North Carolina.
- Together they have two children – Older daughter Parker (born in 2011) and a son 4 years younger (Hutch).
- Fisher, their dog, was adopted from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Animal Care & Control.
WBTV Molly Grantham Salary, Net worth and Career :
- Molly reported for WTVD-TV in Raleigh-Durham during weekends in 1999 for one year.
- She made VHS tapes of her then job & sent them out to 78 stations across the country. WLEX-TV in Lexington, Kentucky, hired her, where she stayed for three more years.
- However, Grantham had always intended to work in Charlotte & once again sent tapes to all the stations there. She was employed by WBTV News in 2003 and has remained there since.
- There, she covered many stories and produced documentaries relating to social issues such as gangs, terrorism, military, and cannabis oil legalization in North Carolina.
Life Besides TV :
- Molly has a side business making vintage gifts from wine corks, such as picture frames and bulletin boards.
- Her website CorkDorkGifts (dot) com sells these products made from recycled corks made into unique gifts.
- Grantham is also very proactive, playing an active role in many charity organisations and events such as March Forth with Hope Foundation & the Zach Ramsey Children’s Cancer Fund.
- She is passionate about causes involving cancer, and regularly produce stories highlighting the struggles of children with the illness via the “Molly’s Kids” segment.
Achievements and Awards :
- Winner of Emmy Awards in 2008 & 2014 & Also nominated for 9 other Emmys.
- The Radio & Television News Directors Association of the Carolinas (RTNDAC) and the Associated Press regularly feature Molly’s reports.
- She was awarded the “Promise of One” Award from Charlotte’s Susan G. Komen for her ardor in advocating for breast cancer.
- Grantham was awarded Excellence in Reporting award for “The Sobering Truth: Underage Drinking in Charlotte,” which she reported and co-produced.
- She received the Green Eyeshade Awards for “Public Service” in 11 states.
Body Figure / Physical Info
Molly Grantham Measurements :
- Eye Color : Blue
- Haircut / Hair Color : Blonde
- How tall is Molly Grantham Height : 5′7″
- Feet / Legs / Boots / Shoe Size : No confirmed information is available.
- Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
I was wondering have you or anyone at WBtv ever done a story about :Caregivers and what happens when they try to get social security, viability or any other help. I am only 56 years old, been caregiver of 4 different family members. Since I have not had a paying job, can not get any help. If you know of any information I would really be Thankful.
Ina Parker
Molly you did a story on cbd oil I think it waas being made in South Carolina. Could you please let me know the company name and I contact info. My sister in law has lupus and is interested in how this works.