Anna Harris

Anna joined the Live 5 News team in May 2022.

Professional Experience: At Live 5 News alone, Anna started off as a Multimedia Journalist for just over a year before being promoted to Weekend Morning Anchor. Nearly two years in, she was promoted again to Weekend Evening Anchor before quickly taking on the Weekday Morning Anchor role. Previously, Anna was an Investigative Intern at WBTV On Your Side in Charlotte, N.C.; a Communications Intern at the Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 Republican National Convention; and an Editorial Intern at Lake Norman Publications in Davidson, N.C.

Professional Recognition: RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Region 8 award winner for investigative reporting on "Poor Conditions, Slow Responses at Charleston Housing Authority" in 2026. Investigative Reporters & Editors 2025 Finalist for Small Market Outstanding Video on the Charleston Housing Authority Series. Make-A-Wish South Carolina Women Inspiring Strength and Hope Society 2026 Honoree. Southeast Emmy nominee for being a part of the Tropical Storm Debby Team Coverage in 2025. Awarded the "School Bell Award" from the South Carolina Education Association for bringing awareness to public education issues in South Carolina in 2025. Awarded second place for TV News Multimedia Journalist of the Year from the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas in 2024.

News Philosophy: Anna believes true journalism is the perfect balance of maintaining the public’s trust, telling a good story, and sticking to the facts. She believes having the passion to do all three is what makes for a superb news reporter.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a double minor in Criminal Justice and Strategic Communication from High Point University.

Hometown: Davidson, N.C.

Family: Anna's parents, Jeff and Gina, and her younger brother, John, all reside in Davidson, N.C. All of Anna's extended family is from the Lake Norman area, where she grew up all her life!

Hobbies & Interests: Anna enjoys taking dance classes (especially tap), reading, needlepointing and hanging out with friends and family.

Favorite Books/Music/Movie: Anna absolutely loves any mystery or thriller novel. She is also a die-hard Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Shania Twain fan. The song, “Fireball” by Pitbull is an added bonus. If Anna is watching something, 99% of the time it is a true crime documentary.

Likes Best About the Lowcountry: Charleston, S.C. has always been one of Anna's favorite cities to visit. The charm, class and food are incomparable to anywhere else.

Most Interesting Assignment: Anna has covered everything from hurricanes to school board meetings to the Alex Murdaugh trial. One of the stories she is most proud of is her award-winning continuous coverage on the deplorable conditions in the City of Charleston Housing Authority because it has brought systemic issues to light while helping people in public housing get solutions.