| Personal Details Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Candace Burns |
| Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB | No confirmed information is available on the year she was born. |
| Wedding & Marriage / Husband / Dating / Partner / Boyfriend | Currently not married, possibly single. Check the full bio for relationship details. |
| Children / No. of Kids | None |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | White |
| Nationality | American |
| What happened to Candace Burns? | Candace Burns is leaving CBS 6 after eight years. |
Wiki Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Candace Burns is a popular news anchor who works both in Richmond, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. She anchors the 6 and 11 o’clock news at WTVR CBS 6 in Richmond and the DCW50 News at 10 PM in Washington, D.C.
Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education
- Burns grew up with a tight-knit family in Saginaw, Michigan, and was raised alongside her siblings – A brother and sister. She always had a close relationship with her family and grew under the positive influence of her aunts, who were roughly the same age as her.
- When she was younger, Candace was close to her dad, a police officer. She says that even though her father was overprotective, that care and concern kept her on the right path. It kept her focused on her schooling and other goals.
- Candace’s grandmother was also a good influence on her, being both a missionary and pastor.
- As a child, she did not always want to be a journalist. In high school, she thought about becoming a dentist or even a model. But this changed when the school implemented a program called Auther Hill Network News”. This allowed students to operate a newscast with the shooting of after school events and even live newscasts during homeroom. After being a part of this, Burns realized how much she enjoyed this field and decided to pursue it as a full-time career.
- After attending Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw, Burns went to Wichita State University, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. While in college, she was a scholarship athlete of the women’s basketball team, as well as the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the National Association of Black Journalists.
Candace Burns Salary, Career and Net Worth :
- Early in her career, Burns chose to stay close to home to be close to her family. She got a job reporting at WLNS in Lansing, Michigan, and then worked somewhere in northern Michigan where she found herself doing various tasks at the station. She anchored, reported, and even produced newscasts.
- In 2010, Candace relocated to Flint, Michigan, to take a position at ABC12 News before deciding that she was ready to move on. She worked in Flint for a little over four years. Later, Burns hired an agent to help her with her search, and this led to her landing her current job in Virginia.
- In 2014, Candace began as an anchor position at CBS 6 in Richmond, VA. She is the head anchor for the six and ten o’clock news broadcasts. In addition to anchoring CBS 6, she also was hired by DCW 50 in Washington, D.C. She helped to anchor their late-night news program from 2016 – 2018. Burns still works as an anchor for CBS 6 in Richmond.
- Burns has since interviewed well-known celebrities and personalities such as Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Michigan, Governors Rick Snyder & Jennifer Granholm, and several other congressional and state leaders. She also interviewed Wil Haygood, an acclaimed Washington Post reporter, and author of ‘The Butler,’ a book which inspired a hit movie.
- Her work in broadcast journalism has earned Burns an award from the Associated Press, as well as an Emmy nomination.
Interesting Facts and Trivia :
- Candace was a scholarship athlete on the female basketball team for the Wichita State Shockers NCAA basketball team. This background allowed her to make quite an impression during a promo for CBS6, advertising March Madness. In the ad, she managed to ace a jump shot in one take.
- She still loves fitness and spends a lot of time working out. She has participated in the RVA Fit Fest, a fitness event created to bring together the fitness community through the art of dance aerobics while raising money for a charitable cause. They support the #KLM Scholarship Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to distributing textbook scholarship awards to Virginia college students. She has also participated in the Monument Avenue 10K run.
- An active volunteer in the Richmond community, Candace is very involved in her church. She is very religious and credits her faith for her success. She strongly believes that, with God’s guidance, anything is possible.
- Burns also loves to sew and is an occasional life & fitness blogger. She often posts photos of the outfits she designs herself…once she made #DIY top from two pairs of jeans!
- She likes to attribute her success to three qualities – faith, persistence, and humility.
Body Figure / Physical Info
Measurements :
- Eye Color : Brown
- Haircut / Hair Color : Black
- How tall is Candace Burns Height : 5′10″ (verified from her University website)
- Feet / Legs / Boots / Shoe Size : No confirmed information is available.
- Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
I thought Candace was great! Her knowledge and bright smile got me watching WTVR 6. Sorry to hear she left Richmond.
Sensational reporter.
A sensational reporter…extremely professional and knowledgeable.
You are an excellent fit for TV 6. Very professional in adequacy.
Blessings To You Candace Burns
Great job reporting the news on CBS, Richmond, Virginia. All the Best!!! ️