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Wilma Smith

b. 1946

American news anchor

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About Wilma Smith

Born 1946. Wilma Smith is an American news presenter, journalist and television news.

Wilma Smith (born July 24, 1946) is a former American local television news anchor who spent most of her career in Cleveland, Ohio. She was with Fox affiliate WJW-TV from 1994 to 2013, following 17 years at ABC affiliate WEWS-TV.

Early life and education

Born Wilma Pokorny, Smith was born and raised in the Cleveland suburb of Garfield Heights. She was the host and producer of a daily one-hour talk show and anchored the 6 p.m. weekday newscasts, which made her the state's first primetime female anchor.

Awards and honors 10-time Lower Great Lakes Emmy Award winner. In various polls, she won several titles such as "Cleveland’s Most Watchable Woman", "Best Anchorperson in Cleveland", "Anchor of Excellence", "Newscaster of the Year", and "Best Anchorperson". Cleveland Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee (class of 2003) A proclamation from the Garfield Heights City Council and Mayor's office on May 13, 2013. Cleveland Journalism Hall of Fame inductee (class of 2014)

Personal life

Smith resides in Lakewood, Ohio, with her husband Tom and their dogs.

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Education
Bowling Green State University, Garfield Heights High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Wilma Smith?

American news anchor

When was Wilma Smith born?

Wilma Smith was born on 24 July 1946 in Garfield Heights.

What is Wilma Smith's occupation?

Wilma Smith is a news presenter, journalist and television news.

What nationality is Wilma Smith?

Wilma Smith is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wilma Smith

· Wikidata: Q8022677

· DBpedia: Wilma Smith (newscaster)

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