“I became a journalist to help others and give a voice to the voiceless.”
Annette Peagler is an award-winning journalist, television anchor, storyteller, speaker and emcee with more than 17 years of experience connecting audiences to the stories and people that matter.
As an Evening Anchor for WBTW News 13 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Annette anchors the station’s 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. newscasts, as well as WFXB’s FOX News at 10 p.m. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for compelling storytelling, engaging interviews and a genuine commitment to the communities she serves.
Annette’s career has taken her to television markets across the country, including Cincinnati, Ohio; Jackson, Mississippi; Memphis, Tennessee; and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Her extensive newsroom experience includes working behind the scenes and in front of the camera as a producer, reporter and anchor—giving her a unique understanding of what it takes to develop a story, connect with an audience and communicate with impact.
Throughout her career, Annette has interviewed some of the nation’s most influential voices in history, politics and civil rights. Her notable interviews include the late Congressman and Civil Rights icon John Lewis, former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., and Alice Marie Johnson, whose life sentence was commuted in 2018. Her feature on the legendary Stax Recording Studio in Memphis also earned her a Midsouth Regional Emmy® Award nomination from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
Beyond the anchor desk, Annette is passionate about using her experience to help others tell their stories, strengthen their voices and connect with audiences. She is an experienced host, emcee and speaker who brings professionalism, warmth and a journalist’s instinct for connecting with people to every stage and event.
Community service is also at the heart of Annette’s work. She is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and the Conway Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and she remains actively engaged in serving and uplifting her community.
Whether she is delivering the news, interviewing a history-maker, commanding a stage or helping others tell their stories, Annette believes powerful communication has the ability to inform, inspire and create meaningful connections.
Interested in working with Annette? Explore the site to learn more about her work, speaking and emcee services, or click the Contact link to inquire about bookings and collaborations.
Annette is an Evening Anchor for WBTW in Myrtle Beach, SC. Click above to watch her latest resume reel.
Freewoods Farm
News 13’s Annette Peagler talked to O’Neal Smalls, President of the Freewoods Foundation, about the community that tells the story of what African Americans did during the first century of freedom from 1865 to 1960. Present-day, Freewoods Farm is still an active farm in the Burgess community, that serves as an educational museum and historic landmark in South Carolina.
Live on Clay’s Couch!
In February, Annette had a virtual chat on Clay’s Couch with Clay De Souza about her career as a Journalist, Anchor and Producer. In the past 14 years, Annette has been honored to work in newsrooms across the country. Her journey is unique and a true testament of perseverance.
Pembroke man goes undercover in A&E’s 60 Days In
During the show, Cliff ‘Feli’ Powel is one of seven people who voluntarily go behind bars undercover. Powell has watched friends and family members go in and out of the prison system in Robeson County. He went on the inside to encourage young men.
The Rise and Fall of Stax Records
Annette Peagler’s role prior to Myrtle Beach was a Weekend Anchor for Local 24, and she turned special reports. Learn about the Stax Recording Studio in Memphis, TN. The recording studio produced hits for Issac Hayes, the Bar-Kays and Otis Redding. Peagler received an Emmy nomination for this story.
